Broken Frontier

Aspen Comics has provided BF with previews for its titles hitting stores on Wednesday, July 27. 

FATHOM (vol 4) #1

Scott Lobdell – Writer / Alex Konat – Pencils / Beth Sotelo – Colors

Michael Turner’s Fathom makes its return for the sensational fourth volume!

Aspen Matthews is back once again! But now, Aspen must deal with the global ramifications of the Blue and Black’s exposure to the rest of the world. However, this is an Aspen that is through being manipulated by the outside forces surrounding her life. It’s a brave new world for her and the rest of the cast of FATHOM, as they must attempt to piece together the fragments of a world shattered by the knowledge of their existence.

With FATHOM’s long awaited return at hand, some new creators and several familiar names are along for the ride! Artist extraordinaire Alex Konat of Mindfield fame is joined by acclaimed writer Scott Lobdell, a newcomer to the world of FATHOM, but ready to make his mark on the series unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Colorist Beth Sotelo also joins the FATHOM family and brings her lush color pallet to the world of the Blue!

For the legions of FATHOM fans who have been waiting to see Aspen in her element, taking control of her life, now is the time to jump on in—the water’s just fine!

FATHOM #1 is in stores July 27th, 2011!
 

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: VIOLET #1

Marc Andreyko – Story / Pop Mahn – Art / John Starr – Colors

“The Hit List Agenda” heats up for Executive Assistant:Violet!

Aspen’s first ever intra-series summer event, “The Hit List Agenda” debuts right HERE in the pages of this exciting first issue! England takes center stage in “The Hit List Agenda” as one man, Henry Vincent, the heir to the Velchem fortune, decides to protect his wealthy corporate interests--as well as his life—with force. Executive Assistant: Violet is the solution. However, when the events of his father’s death become clear, and the crisis surrounding Vincent’s various holdings begin to reach a boiling point across the globe, Violet must prove she has what it takes to protect their future while also confronting the demons within!

Aspen’s first ever Summer-spanning event, “The Hit List Agenda” continues right here in the pages of EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: VIOLET!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: VIOLET #1 is in stores July 27h, 2011!

SOULFIRE (VOL 3) #2

J.T. Krul – Writer / Jason Fabok – Art / John Starr – Colors

The magic has returned! But, this time…the light has grown dark.

The alliance between the Rahtumi and the Sethoru is devastatingly shattered in a bloodbath in the Everlands! With the unrivaled venomous power now surging through her, Onyx leads the charge into the magical kingdom of Anantia…along with an army of horrific locust creatures seeking to devour anything in their path! And as the battle falls into darkness under the might of the evil army, not everyone will survive! Far away in a Russian mining town, Malikai and Paula discover more about each other, as their paths become intertwined in strange—and deadly ways.

New adversaries, exotic locations, and a fresh cast of exciting characters, including some from the Soulfire Universe’s long forgotten past, reign supreme in this epic third SOULFIRE volume!

Brought to you by red-hot writer J.T. Krul, with art by talented Aspen newcomer Jason Fabok, along with colorist John Starr, the latest volume of Michael Turner’s thrilling fantasy-adventure SOULFIRE series continues!

SOULFIRE (VOL 3) #2 is in stores July 27th, 2011!