In another instance of me commemorating news developments more than a week later, I have another semi-topical Five Comics theme to offer this week. THE THEME: About a week ago, there were rumblings that a former Marvel Studios exec was creating a new shared movie universe featuring Fathom and Soulfire, two of the biggest comics in the Aspen Comics library. I've only read a bit of Fathom and nothing else from the publisher, so I've been spending a bit of time doing some research on various Aspen Comics titles. In the process, I've acquired a number of Aspen Comics issues digitally, and I'll be covering five of them right here. I've got yet another Leading Ladies theme for you (I don't think I need to explain what that means anymore), and as you might have guessed, it'll be all Aspen Comics titles. I have a couple more Aspen Comics themes prepared that I'll be sharing in the near future, but for now, I'll be playing it safe with an easy-to-prepare theme. As a bonus, everything featured today is free to download on Comixology! Don't hesitate to open those links. THE COMICS: ![]() EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS (VOL. 1) #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writers: David Wohl, Bard Foxhoven Artists: Eduardo Francisco, Jason Gorder - Iris is the assistant to a Chinese executive named Mr. Ching. As you'd expect, her job comes with all the usual duties, but on top of that, she has an extra role to play for her boss: a ruthless assassin who kills to benefit her employer and his business. It's a cool premise, and I just might read more. - FREE on Comixology ![]() FATHOM (VOL. 2) #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writers: J. T. Krul, Michael Turner Artists: :Koi Turnbull, Jason Gorder - The main character Aspen Matthews is notably missing here, but it isn't without reason; she's been missing since the end of Vol. 1, and the Blue (her fellow ocean-dwellers) are working hard to find her. That's the least of their problems, however, as the human military is gearing up for a war against the Blue, and an ancient race called the Black has seemingly surfaced. This prelude focuses more on the secondary characters as they settle into their new journeys in Vol. 2, and you'll want to be familiar with the events of Vol. 1 to fully appreciate what's happening. - FREE on Comixology ![]() FATHOM: KIANI (VOL. 1) #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writer: Vince Hernandez Artists: Marcus To, Don Ho - Kiani is a prominent character in the Fathom universe, and she gets her own solo outing here. This prelude comic is mostly uneventful, but is crucial in setting up Kiani's mindset going into her journey in the rest of the series, as she reflects on her anger and grief and decides her next course of action. - FREE on Comixology ![]() IDOLIZED #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writer: David Schwartz Artist: Micah Gunnell - In this universe, many people are gifted with superpowers, and there exists an American Idol-esque reality show where these folks can compete to become a member of the Powered Protectors (the world's premier superhero team). The comic teases the journey of Leslie, one of the participants of the contest, as she strives to win the whole thing... and exact her revenge. - FREE on Comixology ![]() SOULFIRE (VOL. 1) #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writers: Jeph Loeb, Michael Turner Artist: Michael Turner - Soulfire's world is that of monsters and magic, but that magic has since disappeared from the world. In this brief prelude, there are hints of that magic, and how it was seemingly torn asunder by war and destruction. It teases the role of Grace (the woman on the cover) and her struggle to defend magic's existence, as well as hints at the notion that magic may just be laying dormant within the world. Features some impressive art despite being a short comic. - FREE on Comixology Even with the wealth of books I've read in the past six or so years, there are many comics I've yet to discover. Aspen Comics (and its various titles) is one such uncharted territory, and I'm excited to both explore their library and share that journey with you via this blog. As I said, I have a couple more Aspen Comics-centric themes waiting in the wings, so keep your eyes peeled for that. For now, enjoy another selection of female-led comics from yours truly. PANEL OF THE WEEK: - end -
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