Legendary artist Michael Turner’s work at DC helped cement his iconic status as one of the most beloved and recognizable comic book artists of his generation. Clover Press and Aspen Comics have announced the definitive collection of Turner’s DC Comics artwork in The DC Art of Michael Turner, the third volume in Clover Press’ The DC Art Of… books, the recent line of high-end boutique art books showcasing the very best artists to craft the DC multiverse. The 9” x 12” deluxe hardcover edition from Clover and Aspen will collect much of Turner’s DC comics work in one comprehensive, oversized volume, including his interpretations of iconic DC Super Heroes Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, the Justice League, and many more. Don’t miss out and support the project today!
This campaign features a 200+ page, 9″ x 12″, high-end coffee table book celebrating Michael Turner’s acclaimed work for DC and will include exclusive items available only through the Kickstarter campaign. In addition to the oversized hardcover, this campaign will include The DC Art of Michael Turner Ashcan, a special “sketchbook” edition featuring a sampling of black-and-white artwork from the collection, a Kickstarter-exclusive slipcase and dust jacket, and multiple DC Portfolio sets spotlighting Turner’s unforgettable takes on Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and The Flash. The book also features an introduction by Ghost Machine editor-in-chief, former DC Chief Creative Officer and executive producer on Ekos, Geoff Johns, as well as thoughts from friends and collaborators Jeph Loeb, Brad Meltzer, and Dan DiDio.
In 1994, Michael Turner began working for Top Cow Productions, co-creating the popular indie comic series Witchblade, before debuting his creator-owned series Fathom in 1998, which became the best-selling comic book of that year. In 2002, Michael left Top Cow Productions to start Aspen MLT LLC., and created the hit indie title Soulfire while continuing his work on Fathom. Beginning in the early 2000s, Turner made a significant artistic impact at DC, most notably through his interior and cover artwork on Superman/Batman, which helped introduce a new generation of fans to Supergirl. Turner would go on to be widely celebrated for his striking cover art featuring legendary DC Super Heroes including Superman, The Flash, and the Justice League. Turner died in 2008, at the age of 37, from complications from treatment for bone cancer.
We have the exclusive reveal of the cover to The DC Art of Michael Turner Ashcan, a special “sketchbook” edition featuring a sampling of black-and-white artwork from the collection. Check out the cover below and support the project today!
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The Death Star is destroyed. Darth Vader is dead. The Empire is desolate. But on the forest moon of Endor, among the chaos of a changing galaxy, time stands still for a princess and her scoundrel.
After being frozen in carbonite, then risking everything for the Rebellion, Han is eager to stop living his life for other people. He and Leia have earned their future together, a thousand times over. And when he proposes to Leia, it’s the first time in a long time he’s had a good feeling about this. For Leia, a lifetime of fighting doesn’t seem truly over. There is work still to do, penance to pay for the dark secret that she now knows runs through her veins. Her brother, Luke, is offering her that chance—one that comes with family and the promise of the Force. But when Han asks her to marry him, Leia finds her answer immediately on her lips . . . Yes.
Yet happily ever after doesn’t come easily. As soon as Han and Leia depart their idyllic ceremony for their honeymoon, they find themselves on the grandest and most glamorous stage of all: the Halcyon, a luxury vessel on a very public journey to the most wondrous worlds in the galaxy. Their marriage, and the peace and prosperity it represents, are a lightning rod for all—including Imperial remnants still clinging to power.
Facing their most desperate hour, the soldiers of the Empire have dispersed across the galaxy, retrenching on isolated planets vulnerable to their influence. As the Halcyon travels from world to world, one thing becomes abundantly clear: The war is not over. But as danger draws closer, Han and Leia find that they fight their best battles not alone, but as husband and wife.
The world’s most iconic super-heroes are united for an unbelievable adventure when Superman’s greatest foe, Lex Luthor, becomes President of the United States and starts an all-out super-powered hunt for the Man of Tomorrow.
Nearby in Gotham, Batman finds that Superman is not the last Kryptonian, as he discovers another survivor alive…Kal-El’s cousin, Supergirl! However, behind this immense discovery may be the gravest threat of all: Darkseid! Together, Superman and Batman square off with against the greatest threats known to the DC Universe in an unforgettable team-up!
Story: Jeph Loeb Art: Ed McGuinness, Michael Turner, Dexter Vines, Peter Steigerwald, Dave Stewart, Tim Sale, Mark Charrello Letterer: Richard Starkings
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The Founding Chairman of Marvel Studios David Maisel, his Mythos Studios, and Aspen Comics are launching a new entertainment universe called EKOS, which is inspired by the art and creations of legendary comic artist Michael Turner and writer Geoff Johns. Ekos Volume 1 will be produced by Maisel, with cover art by Joe Quesada (Former Chief Creative Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Marvel) and other superstar artists. The story line of Ekos has been kept under wraps, except for Maisel revealing that, “In a time when there are so many great films exploring the wonder and awe of multiverses and galaxies, Ekos will focus on the wonder and awe of this planet.”
The Ekos and Aspen team will have a large presence at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con, with one of the largest booths, a special panel, and a prominent marketing activation that includes Ekos Volume 1 promotions on the 250+ access scanners around the entire convention. The Ekos and Aspen panel will be hosted on Saturday, July 27th at 1pm PT in Room 4, where fans will receive a sneak peek of the Ekos Universe as well as a free gift.
Ekos Volume 1 will be collected in three Issues to make up a ~128 pg graphic novel. The project will initially be available exclusively on Kickstarter, with the Kickstarter campaign launching September 10, 2024. The Kickstarter pre-launch page is live where fans can sign up to follow the campaign, be alerted of campaign updates, and receive an exclusive digital print of an homage to Marvel’s Civil War 1 variant cover by Michael Turner, but including the main Ekos characters.
The Ekos Volume 1 Aspen Comics creative team includes colorist Peter Steigerwald, writer J.T. Krul, and artist Alex Konat. In addition to Joe Quesada, cover artists include Alex Ross, J. Scott Campbell, David Mack, Jerome Opeña, and more.
When Michael Turner’s cover for the first issue of Marvel Comics’ smash-hit series Civil War was released, it immediately became one of the most iconic comic book covers of all time. Turner’s Marvel Comics covers – featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Fantastic Four and more – led to his status as one of the most legendary and beloved cover artists and comic book pencilers of all time. And now Clover Press, Aspen Comics, and Marvel Comics are celebrating the artist’s legacy with The Marvel Art of Michael Turner, the latest in Clover Press’ series of high-end, boutique artbooks that showcase legendary Marvel Comics artists, featuring newly remastered and classic artwork alongside rarely seen sketches of classic Marvel Comics super heroes. The Kickstarter campaign for the book is now live.
In 1994,Michael Turner began working for Top Cow Productions, co-creating the comic series Witchblade, a popular indie comic book. Turner later debuted his creator-owned series, Fathom, in 1998. It became the best-selling comic book of that year. In 2002, Michael left Top Cow Productions to start Aspen MLT LLC., and create the hit indie title Soulfire, in addition to continuing Fathom. Turner would go on to become one of the most recognizable cover artists for Marvel Comics. Michael Turner died in 2008, at the age of 37, from complications from treatment for bone cancer.
The Marvel Art of Michael Turnerfeatures a 184-page 9″ x 12″ high-end hardcover coffee table book with stunning dustjacket and slipcase editions, plus some amazing extra exclusive items only available through the Kickstarter campaign and Clover Press, such as all-new 11×17 art prints, metal prints and cards, collectible trading cards, stickers, and an amazing 1,000-piece puzzle. The campaign also includes a new Clover Press twist: a limited Mystery Tier level that features five different tipped-in pencil art pieces, five holo foil cards and five mini prints. Backers of this tier will receive the book, along with a randomly selected tipped-in art piece and a randomly selected mini-print and card.
We have the exclusive reveal of the brand new ULTIMATE tier. This tier still contains everything from the WORKS Tier and still GUARANTEES backers will receive ALL 15 of the Mystery Tier items so they get absolutely everything on the campaign (so far).
In celebration of Top Cow Productions and Image Comics’ 30th anniversary,Cyberforce is being collected in a special action-packed 664 page hardcover collection of the original stories that launched the Top Cow Universe. The original Cyberforce run features the work of legendary creators Marc Silvestri, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Walter Simonson, David Finch, Joe Chiodo, Scott Williams, Brian Haberlin, Joe Benitez, and Michael Turner which has not been reprinted in any format since 1994. Top Cow is inviting fans to take part in the excitement and push how far the campaigns exclusives can be go via Kickstarter stretch goals.
This exclusive Cyberforce Complete Collection Vol. 1 Hardcover Kickstarter collection will feature the cover art by the original series creator and founder of Top Cow and Image Comics, Marc Silvestri with fan favorite colorist Bryan Valenza. In addition, every physical backer will receive a special edition bookplate signed by Marc Silvestri and Kickstarter exclusive dust jacket!
This Kickstarter will just be one of many projects that Top Cow will launch to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Top Cow and Image Comics as they “bring back the ’90s”! Fans should take this once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in Cyberforce Complete Collection Vol. 1 Kickstarter and stay tuned for more news coming soon.
Cyberforce is about a group of cybernetically enhanced resistance fighters on the run from the monolithic multi-national conglomerate CYBERDATA that created them. All the big action, larger-than-life characters you loved return in this gorgeously rendered and assembled first volume of Cyberforce absolute collected editions!
CYBERFORCE #0, CYBERFORCE TIN MEN OF WAR #1-4, THE KILLER INSTINCT CROSSOVER WITH WILDCATS #5-7, CYBERFORCE VOLUME 2 #1-13, CYBERFORCE ORIGINS: #1 CYBLADE, CYBERFORCE ORIGINS #2 STRYKER and the CYBERFORCE ANNUAL #1.
Artist Sal Abbinanti and writer Andrew Dabb are bringing their cult classic comic Atomika: God is Redto Kickstarter, with an all-new, massive omnibus edition that includes rare and never-before-seen art by legendary illustrators Tim Bradstreet, Claudio Castellini, Gene Colan, Darwyn Cooke, Glenn Fabry, David Mack, Eric Powell, John Romita Sr., Alex Ross, Steve Rude, Bill Sienkiewicz, Michael Turner, and more! Originally self-published between 2005 and 2011, the cold war era sci-fi superhero comicfeatures Atomika, the modern god of the 20th Century Soviet Union, battling the old mythological gods of Slavic Russia. The Atomika: God is Red Omnibus Editionfeatures more than 75 pages of new art, the entire 12 issue series, and a stunning wraparound cover by award-winning artist Alex Ross.
Atomika: God is Redis written by Andrew Dabb, a writer for CW’s Supernatural and Netflix’s upcoming Resident Evil series, and was dreamed up and illustrated by Sal Abbinanti, a Chicago native and the art rep for comic book superstars Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz.
Abbinanti began working on Atomika more than a decade ago in his spare time, in airports, and at comic book conventions where he met many of the most celebrated artists in the industry, including Simone Bianchi, Simon Bisley, Tim Bradstreet, Claudio Castellini, Travis Charest, Gene Colan, Glenn Fabry, Gary Gianni, David Mack, Angel Medina, Eddy Newell, Alex Nino, Lucio Parrillo, Eric Powell, John Romita Sr., Steve Rude, Arthur Suydam, and Michael Turner, each of whom contributed pin-ups or covers to the series which can be seen in the book’s gallery.
In Atomika: God is Red, Atomika is the first man-made deity—the God of Technology and the 21st Century. One-by-one, the nations of the world have fallen before him. Now, with the Red Empire spanning the globe, Atomika has turned his attention to the ancient gods of his Russian homeland, the very beings he seeks to replace. Despite his multiple victories, Atomika begins to have doubts about his mission.
With the entire world broken at his feet, Atomika stands at the center of a global red empire, loved and worshipped by billions. But danger lurks in the shadows. Some believe Atomika has outlived his usefulness—that he’s a danger to the new world order—and they’ll stop at nothing to destroy him. Atomika has defeated gods, armies and nations, but now he faces his most dangerous enemies…those closest to him. His friends, his family and for the first time, Atomika is forced to wonder: Is he truly a God or monster?
TheAtomika: God is Red Omnibus crowdfunding campaign is live now with pledge tiers ranging from a digital edition to a signed print edition, those with original artwork by Abbinanti to a tier including a collectible trading card set featuring Atomika covers by classic Silver Age artists including Claudio Castellini, Ernie Chan, Gene Colan, Gary Gianni, Alex Nino, John Romita Sr., and Sanjulian to tiers featuring limited edition 7×10 prints showcasing artwork by many of the most celebrated artists in the industry including Alex Ross, Glen Fabry, Michael Turner, Darwyn Cooke, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Tim Bradstreet.
ComiXology delivers seven new digital comics for you today from Marvel and Harlequin. Get some new and classic comics now or check out the individual issues below.
The Other Woman Vol. 1: Hollywood Dynasty
Written by Candace Schuler Art by Misao Hoshiai Purchase
Tara Charming is a beautiful actress who often plays the role of seductress and is labeled as the industry’s femme fatale. She can endure the rumors to get her name out to the public, but she can’t stand being misunderstood by a colleague! She finally earns an opportunity to be the lead actress in a highly anticipated film by the famous Kingston family, but she can’t focus on her acting after the cameraman, Gage Kingston, misjudges her. Since Gage believes what the tabloids write about her, he assumes Tara is a seductress who tries to sleep with every male costar, and he wants to keep her away from his brother and the lead actor, Pierce Kingston. Seeing Tara in a love scene with Pierce irritates Gage, and Tara can’t concentrate with Gage staring at her… Could this be the start of their romance?
Spider-Man Family: Untold Team-Ups
Written by Chris Eliopoulos, Chris Giarrusso, Kevin Grevioux, Jeff Parker Art by Rick Burchett, Chris Eliopoulos, Chris Giarrusso, Leonard Kirk Cover by Mike Wieringo Purchase
Collects Spider-Man Family (2007) #4-6.
A heaping helping of timeless tales of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! Peter Parker has a wonderful evening lined up for Mary Jane that starts with a horse-carriage ride to a popular Broadway show. But then the stage magic becomes terrifyingly real and it’s Spider-Man who has a date – with the secret super team known as the Agents of Atlas! The action continues with an all-new untold tale featuring Spidey and that magical master, Dr. Strange! The good Doc ain’t feeling so well, so here’s hoping ol’ Web Head can cure what ails him in time to fight off EVERY mystical demon in the universe! And finally, (ribbit) it’s time for a team-up, Spidey! (ribbit) Let’s see…Iron Man’s busy (ribbit), Captain America’s a little under the weather (ribbit), the FF are doing their own (ribbit) thing…who’s not busy this month? (ribbit) FROG THOR!!!!!!!! Plus: an all-new Mini Marvel tale and a backup story featuring Man-Wolf!
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane Collection Vol. 1
Written by Sean McKeever Art by Norman Lee, Takeshi Miyazawa Cover by Takeshi Miyazawa Purchase
Collects Mary Jane #1-4, Mary Jane: Homecoming #1-4, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1-5.
Whether she’s going to school or hanging out with her friends at the Coffee Bean, Mary Jane Watson is always the center of attention. But what no one knows is that this gorgeous redhead’s exuberant personality is a shell designed to make her forget about life’s harsh realities. From her social life to her undying interest in becoming an actress to her crush on that costumed crime-fighter who swings along the New York City rooftops, it’s clear Mary Jane just wants to escape. Join MJ, Harry Osborn, Liz Allen, Flash Thompson and Harry’s nerdy friend, Peter Parker, as they experience the thrilling highs and the crushing lows of high-school existence in this electric teen drama!
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane Collection Vol. 2
Written by Sean McKeever Art by Valentine De Landro, David Hahn, Takeshi Miyazawa Cover by Takeshi Miyazawa Purchase
Collects Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #6-20.
There’s a new girl at Midtown High. Her name’s Gwen Stacy, and she has her sights set on Peter Parker! What’s a lovesick Mary Jane to do? Plus: Mary Jane Watson wasn’t always the girl she is today. How did she become the sort of person to push her problems away rather than face them? And how is it that Peter Parker, Spider-Man and Spidey’s origin itself all play pivotal roles? See the birth of the greatest modern super hero like you’ve never seen it before! Then, take a look at Mary Jane through the eyes of her supporting cast. What do they think of her, especially now that she’s…changed? And what does this change mean for her relationship with Peter Parker? Plus: Gwen Stacy has a problem with Peter, and MJ has a secret. And what’s the story between Mary Jane and Peter in the aftermath of recent shocking revelations? Between Peter and Gwen? Between Liz and – Oh, who CARES?! Is that FIRESTAR?! What’s the second most awesome redhead in the world got planned for Spidey this time? Well, we’re sure not gonna tell you here!
Star Brand Classic Vol. 1
Written by Jim Shooter Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by John Romita Jr. Purchase
Collects Starbrand #1-7.
A New Universe is born as Pittsburgh mechanic Ken Connell is gifted with the strange superhuman abilities of the Star Brand! As he struggles to come to grips with his newfound powers in an all-too-real world without super heroes, Ken battles terrorists and paranormals, survives a point-blank nuclear explosion, blows up a mountain on the moon…and single-handedly attacks Libya!
Sub-Mariner: Revolution
Written by Matt Cherniss, Peter Johnson Art by Phil Briones Cover by Michael Turner Purchase
Collects Sub-Mariner (2007) #1-6.
The King has returned! Fresh off of his key appearances in CIVIL WAR and WOLVERINE, Marvel’s first mutant returns in his own series that will forever change the way we look at Namor and Atlantis. A horrendous terrorist attack has struck the U.S., and all clues point to an Atlantean sleeper cell’s involvement. Now, Namor and Atlantis find themselves in the crosshairs of S.H.I.E.L.D. But is Namor to blame for the attack? Or is this just the first strike in a dark coup orchestrated by those within Atlantis who would see Namor stripped of his title and his kingdom? The half-human, half-Atlantean son of two worlds must now race between the sea and the surface to track down those responsible for the attack before Tony Stark, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. – a.k.a. Iron Man – takes him down! Written by Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson (POWERLESS) with art by the internationally acclaimed Phil Briones (WHITE TIGER)!
The Spaniard’s Inconvenient Wife Vol. 1: The Alcolar Family
Written by Kate Walker Art by Nanao Hidaka Purchase
In a bid to fix up Estrella’s damaged reputation, her father decides to marry her off to the highest bidder. He makes a deal with Ramon, a successful Spaniard who is only interested in buying the family’s company. Estrella won’t be forced into anything…yet she finds herself falling for Ramon. Will he fall for her, too, or does he only care about acquiring her father’s company?
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Aspen Comics has launched a Kickstarter campaign focused on their founder and superstar artist, the late Michael Turner. Michael Turner Creations is Aspen’s most ambitious publication to date.
Michael Turner Creations is a prestige format oversized hardcover with slipcase collecting all of Michael Turner’s iconic Aspen Comics work, highlighted by his flagship creations Fathom and Soulfire, as well as his work on the EkosPreview. This 600-plus page hardcover will include the entirety of Fathom and Soulfire volume one, the best-selling volumes of each respective series. In addition to the aforementioned material, the publisher is including a foreword by Michael Turner’s mother, Grace Crick, along with the founder of Marvel Studios’ David Maisel, the chief architect of the Turner-verse, the planned feature film slate by Mythos Studios based upon Turner’s work.
Aspen has brought on some of their best-selling cover artists such as Siya Oum, Alex Konat, Jordan Gunderson, Talent Caldwell, and Tyler Kirkham, in addition to high-profile artists such as David Mack and Kendrick Lim for their first-ever Aspen covers, a variety of Michael Turner Creations dust jackets available exclusively in the Kickstarter campaign. Plus, the publisher will be offering a special signed dust jacket by legendary artist Alex Ross.
For the first time in Aspen’s history, the publisher is opening up their vaulted Michael Turner original art collection from his personal sketchbook and offering a selection of original layouts, sketches and fully illustrated pieces drawn by Turner across multiple reward tiers. This selection of original art and sketches dates back to Turner’s classic Witchblade run and into his Fathom and Soulfire work, then into his later years on the iconic Marvel and DC Comics titles such as Civil War and Identity Crisis. Aspen strongly encourages interested Michael Turner Original Art buyers to finalize and select the reward tier of their choice as early as possible before they sell out.
The publisher is also debuting several new Aspen Comics merchandise including featured items such as a “Grace” from Soulfire plush doll, new Aspen Comics Fathom and Soulfire acrylic figures, Kickstarter exclusive comics, and several new Michael Turner related items and products for purchase as add-ons.
writer: Erik Burnham artist: Jonathan Lau covers: Lucio Parrillo (A), Alan Quah (B), Alé Garza (C), Kunkka (D), Shannon Kingston Cosplay (E) Derrick Chew #4 Sneak Peek Cover (RI), Derrick Chew Monochromatic #4 Sneak Peek Cover (RI), Lucio Parrillo “Pure Pencil” Sketch Cover (RI/BW), Shannon Kingston Cosplay (RI-Virgin), Lucio Parrillo (RI/BW), Alan Quah “Pure Pencil” Sketch Cover (RI/BW Virgin), Icon Edition Cover: Adam Hughes (RI), Icon Edition Cover: Michael Turner (RI), Lucio Parrillo CGC-Graded Cover FC | 32 pages | Fantasy/Horror | $3.99 | Teen+
Red Sonja, paired with the half-vampire Chastity, is on the path to setting things right, restoring the timeline and hopefully saving humanity in the process. But Chastity isn’t the only strange visitor from another time; Jade, Evil Ernie, and Purgatori have all come to Hyboria as well, and they’ve taken a shine to the savage world as an easy place to indulge their dangerous natures. They may not take so well to the notion of going home. (Plus, Ernie gets to ride a dragon, which is almost impossible where he comes from.) The She-Devil’s adventure in the Age of Chaos continues here!
