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[Convention] Aspen Comics @ Fan Expo Dallas 2018 – Creators, Exclusive & More!

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett
Aspen at Fan Expo Dallas

ASPEN COMICS REVEALS FAN EXPO DALLAS 2018
EXCLUSIVE AND CREATOR APPEARANCES

Aspen Comics has debuted their full guest list of creators appearing at Fan Expo Dallas 2018 on April 6th – 8th. The publisher is continuing their 15-Year Anniversary with an ambitious con tour schedule.

Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Overtaken), Peter Steigerwald (Kick Ass, The ZooHunters), Mark Roslan (Portal Bound, BubbleGun), Gabe Carrasco (Portal Bound) and Wes Hartman (Soulfire, Portal Bound) will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #417 all weekend long to meet with fans and sign autographs.

Frank Mastromauro
Frank Mastromauro
Peter Steigerwald
Peter Steigerwald
Mark Roslan
Gabe Carrasco
Gabe Carrasco
Wes Hartman
Wes Hartman

The publisher will be premiering their all-new series Portal Bound at the show with a special con-exclusive Portal Bound #1 Fan Expo Dallas 2018 exclusive cover by Mirka Andolfo with colors by Wes Hartman, limited to 200 copies. Co-creators Roslan and Carrasco, along with Hartman, will all be in attendance at the Aspen Comics Booth #417 all weekend long. Solicitation for Portal Bound #1 reads:

Their Future Depends on Each Other in Aspen’s newest series! The warrior world of Havos is in peril! The megalomaniac Emperor Atilus, and his bio-mechanical beasts known as the Fymiera are hell bent on a plot that spells doom for their parallel world, Earth! Enter: Sybil, a soldier princess who has come to Earth seeking aid from the only person on the planet who can help her take down the Emperor: 17-year old high school student, Elias Rivera. Teamed up with the brilliant scientist, Riley, and the quick-witted Brett, in order to save both worlds, Elias and Sybil will have to fight as one… literally.

Don’t miss the premiere issue to Aspen’s brand new action-adventure saga from writers Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces) and newcomer Gabe Carrasco, with artist Alex Arizmendi (Edge of Venomverse: War Stories, Secret Empire: Brave New World) as they bring us a tale of two earths in need of two heroes!

Aspen Comics will have limited copies of their recent con-exclusive variant covers including Jirni #1, Shrugged #1 and Charismagic #1 available at the Aspen Comics Booth as well. Aspen will also be offering prints, merchandise and more.

Publisher: Aspen Comics

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[Solicitations] Aspen Comics – May 2018

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett
Aspen Comics

PopCultHQ looks at all of the comics releasing
from Aspen Comics in May 2018…

 

Aspen Comics Logo

ASPEN MLT Inc.
May 2018 Solicitations

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PORTAL BOUND #2

Story: Mark Roslan, Gabe Carrasco
Art: Alex Arizmendi
Colors: Wes Hartman

FC/32 pages/$3.99

Their Future Depends on Each Other in Aspen’s newest series!

Giant six-eyed mechanical beasts? Gray-skinned warriors from another world? Dubstep music?!? Teenagers Elias and Brett have just survived the craziest night of their lives, but that was nothing compared to the road ahead! Sybil, the arrogant warrior princess from Havos, is stranded on Earth and it’s up to our heroes to get her home! However, the evil Emperor Atilus has a deadly surprise awaiting his daughter’s potential homecoming!

Aspen’s brand new action-adventure saga continues from writers Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces) and newcomer Gabe Carrasco, with artist Alex Arizmendi (Edge of Venomverse: War Stories, Secret Empire: Brave New World) as they bring us a tale of two earths in need of two heroes!

PORTAL BOUND #2 is in stores May 2nd, 2018!

CHARISMAGIC Vol. 3 #4

Story: Vince Hernandez
Art: Joey Vazquez
Colors: Federico Blee

FC/32 pages/$3.99

The forces of magic have returned—and this time no magical being is safe! Hank and Sparkles find themselves trapped inside the Magic House and Contessa’s basement cells with no chance for escape! Meanwhile, Sudana begins to uncover the reasons for the Magic Harvester’s destructive plan to absorb all beings of magic—and the extent to which he plans to go to wipe out its existence altogether!

CHARISMAGIC Vol. 3 #4 is in stores May 9th, 2018!

RETAILER NOTE: CHARISMAGIC Vol. 3 #4 will ship with two different covers by series artist Joey Vazquez and artist Khary Randolph. Each cover is available to order separately, with no quantity limitation or restrictions.

JIRNI Vol. 3 #3

Story: J.T. Krul
Art: Michael Santamaria
Colors: John Starr

FC/32 pages/$3.99

Aspen’s popular fantasy adventure series, JIRNI, continues its epic third volume!

Ara takes to the skies once again in her airship, soaring higher than ever in the hopes of reaching the realm of the D’jinn, but danger lurks all around her. Meanwhile, Torinthal reveals his true purpose in capturing Luna and the other D’jinn, and it could spell doom for them and all the D’jinn – in this world and beyond.

Created by New York Times Best-Selling author J.T. Krul (Michael Turner’s Soulfire, Green Arrow) with art by newcomer Michael Santamaria, this next exciting chapter of Jirni will once again return readers to a land of untapped wonder!

JIRNI Vol. 3 #3 is in stores May 16th, 2018!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS Vol. 2 TPB – EXECUTIVE EXTINCTION

Story: Vince Hernandez
Art: Jordan Gunderson
Colors: Teodoro Gonzalez

FC/128 pages/$12.99 TPB

The Extinction begins!

This all-new story arc features Lily, one of the most popular characters in the EA Universe, as she attempts to piece together some semblance of a normal life while fighting to protect it from those who seek to end it! Enter Mazutsu, the arms dealer mastermind who has sworn to eliminate all Executive Assistants at any cost. This crossover Executive Assistant event forever changed the landscape for nearly every Executive Assistant—and some may not survive!

Writer Vince Hernandez (Charismagic, Damsels in Excess, Fathom: Kiani), is joined by penciler Jordan Gunderson (No World, Aspen Universe: Revelations) and colorist Teodoro Gonzalez, to bring you one of comics' most dangerous, action adventure series! Collecting together the entire ‘Executive Extinction’ storyline from EA Assassins issues 6 -10 and including a complete cover gallery, this volume 2 Executive Assistant Assassins TPB is not to be missed!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS Vol. 2 TPB: EXECUTIVE EXTINCTION is in stores MAY 16th, 2018!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS PRIMER

Story: David Wohl
Art: Francisco, Odagawa, Pasquale Qualano

FC/24 pages/.25¢

Celebrate Aspen’s 15 Year Anniversary with 25-cent Primer issues!

New readers and fans alike can find everything they need to know about EA: Iris in this debut Executive Assistant: Iris Primer issue! Revisit the deadly missions within volumes one through four, check out never-before- seen commentary, art and creator secrets…All for only a quarter! These Aspen Anniversary edition primer issues are the perfect compliment to discover more about Aspen’s upcoming slate of new and returning titles!

The EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS PRIMER is in stores May 23rd, 2018!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS Vol. 5 #1

Story: Blake Northcott
Art: Donny Tran
Colors: Luis Guerrero

FC/32 pages/$3.99

Aspen Comics’ hit action-adventure assassin series marks its 10-Year Anniversary with a brand new pulse-pounding volume!

When a routine security job takes a turn for the worse, Executive Assistant Iris realizes she might be at the crossroads of her career! The world’s deadliest assassin is faced with a choice: remain a freelance Executive Assistant, or join Magni Global—a mysterious corporation that has acquired nearly every private security firm on the planet. But, what fateful decisions may come from joining a giant conglomerate whose interests may spell doom for her?!

Brought to you by acclaimed author Blake Northcott (Michael Turner’s Fathom) with art by newcomer Donny Tran and colorist Luis Guerrero, this newest pulse-pounding 10 year anniversary chapter of Executive Assistant: Iris is sure to be the greatest volume yet!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS Vol. 5 #1 is in stores May 23rd, 2018!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS Vol. 4 TPB

Story: Brian Buccellato
Art: Pasquale Qualano
Colors: John Starr

FC/128 pages/$12.99 TPB

The best-selling Aspen series, Executive Assistant: Iris returns for its fourth volume!

Executive Assistant Iris is free from the murky past that has haunted her fate and threatened her existence up until this point. Now, with her former master Ching, the mastermind Mazutsu and the CIA a distant memory, Iris will painstakingly discover that the start of a new life for an Executive Assistant can be anything…but free from danger!

Written by Brian Buccellato (Flash, Cannibal) with art by Pasquale Qualano and John Starr, this brand new trade paperback collects together EA Iris volume 4 in its entirety, and includes a comprehensive cover gallery and a whole lot more!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS Vol. 4 TPB is in stores May 23rd, 2018!

SHRUGGED Vol. 3 #4

Story: Frank Mastromauro
Art: André Risso
Colors: Valentina Taddeo

FC/32 pages/$3.99

Volume three of Aspen’s hit series’ Shrugged
keeps on truckin!

It’s a clash of astronomical proportions as the Elysians and Nefarians battle it out for control of Perspecta! Meanwhile, Theo and Thom struggle to save Kiori, but does she really need to be saved…or are they the ones in deep trouble?!?

SHRUGGED Vol. 3 #4 is in stores May 30th, 2018!

Publisher: Aspen Comics

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[Comic Book Review] PORTAL BOUND #0 from Aspen Comics

by Joshua Winchester
written by Joshua Winchester
Portal Bound #0

PopCultHQ received a review copy of PORTAL BOUND #0 from Aspen Comics. Available this Wednesday, February 7th on New Comic Book Day, the creative team for this series features writing from Mark Roslan and Gabe Carrasco, illustrations by Alex Arizmendi, with colors by Wes Hartman, and lettered by Zen of HCMP.

Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the NCBD premiere issue of…

PORTAL BOUND #0

Writers: Mark Roslan, Gabe Carrasco
Artist: Alex Arizmendi
Colorist: Wes Hartman
Letterer: Zen of HCMP

Available: February 7th, 2018
SRP: $1.50

Their Future Depends on Each Other as Aspen’s 15-Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of their newest series!

A parallel otherworld exists as a mirror to our own, where science is melded with nature and a warrior spirit defines their true value. A teenage soldier princess, Sybil, is sent off with her Uncle Horuk in an effort to stop her megalomaniac father, Emperor Atilus from destroying two Earths. With a deadly array of monstrous creatures in hot pursuit, Sybil and her uncle race to activate a portal to Earth to find a savior who is also figuring out how to survive…being a teenager!

Don’t miss the opening chapter to Aspen’s brand new action-adventure saga from writers Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces) and newcomer Gabe Carrasco, with artist Alex Arizmendi (Edge of Venomverse: War Stories, Secret Empire: Brave New World) as they bring us a tale of two earths in need of two heroes!

PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review:
PORTAL BOUND #0

Writing:

Mark and Gabe have crafted an intriguing prologue here for the series’ start. It has elements of classic comics, outer space, internal planetary struggle, heroes rising to the occasion. But it also has things that modern young and new readers can relate to: Anxiety of the loss of loved ones, teen distress, etc. Most important of all, several of the heroes are young adults which will make the struggles they encounter that intertwine with the sci-fi plot, enjoyable and relatable on a certain level for youthful comics fans.

Art:

Alex’s art is dynamite and killer. Detailed in every way, filling each panel with imagery that will have all readers and Aspen Comics fans turning pages like greased lightning. The artwork for the alien world of Havos is especially eye-catching. To this reviewer, it evoked memories of the classic art of Alex Raymond’s ‘Flash Gordon’ comics and the world of Mongo. It will no doubt garner different reactions from people but it is a clear sign that things to come artistically will be in good hands with Alex.

Wes did a delightful job as colorist for issue #0. Taking his vast experience as a colorist, he applied it dutifully to finding the right hues and tones to provide that extra jump to Alex’s artwork. The end result, a beautiful fusion of colors and pictures that provides even more stunning visual material for the reader.

Zen nailed it doing the lettering for this issue. There’s a high level of detail involved with the letters for descriptions of the world of Havos, and the story that lies ahead for people. Another area of detail is the lettering for the Emperor Atilus. He conveys that air of supreme villainy that will make him a highly formidable opponent to the young heroes of this new series. And that is all thanks to the talented and hard working Zen.

PopCultHQ’s overall assessment:

Welcome readers and Aspen Comics fans of all ages. Welcome to issue #0 of Portal Bound. Come explore the world of Havos and be drawn into a brand new adventure of science-fiction excellence coupled with youthful teen spirit and energy. Thrill to the work of the dedicated team of Mark, Gabe, Alex, Wes and Zen. Don’t delay, get a copy today!

PopCultHQ’s Rating:

5 Out of 5 Stars

PORTAL BOUND #0 can be purchased at your
local comic shop and online retailers Wednesday, February 7th!

Be sure to follow the creative team!


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[Preview] Aspen Comics’ 2/7 Release: PORTAL BOUND #0

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett
Portal Bound #0

Arriving this Wednesday, February 7th on New Comic Book Day
is the debut of the newest series from Aspen Comics…PORTAL BOUND! 

Here’s your preview from Aspen MLT! #NCBD

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Portal Bound #0 – Cover A by Alex Arizmendi

Portal Bound #0 – Cover B by Adam Archer

PORTAL BOUND #0

Writers: Mark Roslan, Gabe Carrasco
Artist: Alex Arizmendi
Colorist: Wes Hartman
Letterer: Zen of HCMP
Cover Artists: Alex Arizmendi, Adam Archer

Available: February 7th, 2018
SRP: $1.50

Their Future Depends on Each Other as Aspen’s 15-Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of their newest series!

A parallel otherworld exists as a mirror to our own, where science is melded with nature and a warrior spirit defines their true value. A teenage soldier princess, Sybil, is sent off with her Uncle Horuk in an effort to stop her megalomaniac father, Emperor Atilus from destroying two Earths. With a deadly array of monstrous creatures in hot pursuit, Sybil and her uncle race to activate a portal to Earth to find a savior who is also figuring out how to survive…being a teenager!

Don’t miss the opening chapter to Aspen’s brand new action-adventure saga from writers Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces) and newcomer Gabe Carrasco, with artist Alex Arizmendi (Edge of Venomverse: War Stories, Secret Empire: Brave New World) as they bring us a tale of two earths in need of two heroes!

PREVIEW PAGES

PORTAL BOUND #0 is in stores February 7th, 2018!

Publisher: Aspen Comics

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[Solicitations] Aspen Comics – February 2018

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

Popculthq looks at all of the comics releasing
from Aspen Comics in February 2018…

ASPEN MLT Inc.
February 2018 Solicitations

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PortalBound #0 – Cover A by Arizmendi

PortalBound #0 – Cover B by Archer

PORTALBOUND #0

Writers: Mark Roslan, Gabe Carrasco
Artist: Alex Arizmendi
Colorist: Wes Hartman

FC 24 pages $1.50

Their Future Depends on Each Other as Aspen’s 15-Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of their newest series!

A parallel otherworld exists as a mirror to our own, where science is melded with nature and a warrior spirit defines their true value. A teenage soldier princess, Sybil, is sent off with her Uncle Horuk in an effort to stop her megalomaniac father, Emperor Atilus from destroying two Earths. With a deadly array of monstrous creatures in hot pursuit, Sybil and her uncle race to activate a portal to Earth to find a savior who is also figuring out how to survive…being a teenager!

Don’t miss the opening chapter to Aspen’s brand new action-adventure saga from writers Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces) and newcomer Gabe Carrasco, with artist Alex Arizmendi (Edge of Venomverse: War Stories, Secret Empire: Brave New World) as they bring us a tale of two earths in need of two heroes!

PORTALBOUND #0 is in stores February 7th, 2018!

CHARISMAGIC PRIMER

Writer: Vince Hernandez
Artists: Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez, Vincenzo Cucca, Siya Oum

FC 24 pages .15c

Celebrate Aspen’s 15-Year Anniversary with 15-cent Primer issues!

New readers and fans alike can find everything they need to know about Charismagic in this debut Charismagic Primer issue! Revisit volumes one, two and the Charismagic: The Death Princess mini-series, as well as key character highlights, hidden secrets of magic, a timeline of key moments to know for Charismagic: Volume 3 and so much more…All for less than a quarter! These Aspen Anniversary edition primer issues are the perfect compliment to discover more about Aspen’s upcoming slate of returning titles!

The CHARISMAGIC PRIMER is in stores February 14th, 2018!

Charismagic #1 (Vol. 3) – Cover A by Tolibao

Charismagic #1 (Vol. 3) – Cover C by Moranelli

Charismagic #1 (Vol. 3) – Cover B by Randolph

CHARISMAGIC VOL 3 #1

Writer: Vince Hernandez
Artist: Harvey Tolibao
Colorist: Guy Major

FC 32 pages $3.99

The forces of magic have returned—and this time no magical being is safe!

Aspen’s magical action-adventure series returns for its epic third volume! Las Vegas magician Hank Medley and his talking cat Sparkles attempt to put the pieces of their life back together, as society has taken a hardline approach to magic and its destructive results. Meanwhile, Sudana uncovers a more sinister plot brewing in the confines of a secret Government’s facility in the Nevada desert, as a new form of magic is taking shape that will not only spell the end for mankind—but also magical beings everywhere! The age of the Magic Harvester has arrived!

CHARISMAGIC VOL 3 #1 is in stores February 14th, 2018!

CHARISMAGIC VOL 2 TPB

Writer: Vince Hernandez
Artist: Vincenzo Cucca
Colorist: Emilio Lopez

FC 152 pages $14.99 TPB

Everything you thought you knew about magic is about to…vanish!

Magician Hank Medley thought he had everything figured out. After saving the world from an ancient, ruinous evil, with the help of a Druid named Sudana and his magical talking cat Sparkles, Hank discovers the true nature of dark magic has arrived in his own realm — our world! Now, the trio must attempt to put an end to catastrophic events that will threaten to tear Earth apart under the weight of such a menace!

Brought to you by creator Vince Hernandez, artist Vincenzo Cucca and colorist Emilio Lopez, this thrilling second volume in the Charismagic series includes a complete cover gallery and a whole lot more!

CHARISMAGIC VOL 2 TPB is in stores February 14th, 2018!

SHRUGGED PRIMER

Writers: Michael Turner, Frank Mastromauro
Artists: Micah Gunnell, Jonathan Marks, Beth Sotelo

FC 24 pages .15c

Celebrate Aspen’s 15-Year Anniversary with 15-cent Primer issues!

New readers and fans alike can find everything they need to know about Shrugged in this debut Shrugged Primer issue! Revisit volumes one and two, as well as key character highlights, original creature designs, a sneak peek look at Shrugged: Volume 3 and so much more…All for less than a quarter! These Aspen Anniversary edition primer issues are the perfect compliment to discover more about Aspen’s upcoming slate of returning titles!

The SHRUGGED PRIMER is in stores February 28th, 2018!

Shrugged #1 (Vol. 3) – Cover A by Risso

Shrugged #1 (Vol. 3) – Cover C by Shannon

Shrugged #1 (Vol. 3) – Cover B by Gunnell

SHRUGGED VOL 3 #1

Writer: Frank Mastromauro
Artist: André Risso
Colorist: Beth Sotelo

FC 32 pages $3.99

Volume three of Aspen’s hit series’ long-awaited return is finally here!

Rejoin high school teenager Theodore Langstrom along with Ange and Dev, his internal allies guiding his conscience, as he attempts to adapt to life following the events of Shrugged Volumes One and Two! After saving the emotional spectrum realm of Perspecta and everyone he holds dear in the process, Theo discovers that the most fearsome moment of all still awaits him—High School Graduation! But, like all things in his life, adolescence is not the only challenge Theo will face along the way, as he has yet to still truly experience the horrors of several emotions, including entering adulthood!

SHRUGGED VOL 3 #1 is in stores February 28th, 2018!

SHRUGGED VOL 2 TPB

Writer: Frank Mastromauro
Artist: Jonathan Marks
Colorist: Beth Sotelo

FC 152 pages $14.99 TPB

What are you afraid of???

Theo and his friends are entering their final year of high school, and even though Ange and Dev are still along for the ride, a host of new characters have joined in on the adventure! But, everything isn’t all fun and games this time around as an evil force has also returned and is preparing to silence those voices inside their heads…permanently. If you thought you knew what fear was, you haven’t seen anything yet!

Brought to you by creator Frank Mastromauro, artist Jonathan Marks and colorist Beth Sotelo, this thrilling second volume in the Shrugged series includes a complete cover gallery and a whole lot more!

SHRUGGED VOL 2 TPB is in stores February 28th, 2018!

<2018 Marks Aspen Comics’ 15th Anniversary, Plans Yearlong Initiative – Less Variants, Mascots, 25¢ Primers, $1.50 Zero Issues + More!>

ABOUT ASPEN MLT – Aspen MLT, Inc. is an entertainment publishing company founded in January 2003 by superstar comic artist Michael Turner. Priding itself on producing entertainment properties of the highest quality visual and storytelling elements, Aspen MLT, Inc. quickly carved its mark on the comic book industry.

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