Another week begins anew, which means I have some more reading to do. Today's theme is an expansion of previous themes I've done, and I look forward to sharing it with you. THE THEME: As of this writing, I've done three themes relating to Aspen Comics properties in previous entries of this series. One focuses on Fathom, another on Soulfire, and one that focuses on various female protagonists within the label. For today, I'm going the more general route by reading five Aspen titles that aren't connected to any comic I've previously read for the series. As such, everything I'll be reading today will be completely new to me. Note: everything I feature today is free to download on Comixology (provided you have an account)! If you want to check out these comics for yourself, just follow the links. THE COMICS: ![]() CHARISMAGIC (VOL. 1) #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writer: Vince Hernandez Artist: Khary Randolph - Charismagic follows the story of Hank the Magnificent, a Las Vegas magician who's living the dream. The zero issue doesn't focus on him per se, but it teases his role in a world where a malevolent force of magic is set to return and wreak havoc. - FREE on Comixology ![]() DEAD MAN'S RUN #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Tony Parker (not to be confused with the basketball player) - A former solider works at a corrections facility, but when an explosion happens and reveals an entire lower level of the prison, his life is changed forever at what he finds inside. "Hell on earth" takes on an entirely different meaning in this comic. - FREE on Comixology ![]() DELLEC #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writers: Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez Artists: Micah Gunnell, Rob Stull - Dellec, the titular character, seems like an ordinary man, but as this issue makes clear, he is on a quest to rid the world of evil forces. The comic also sets up his adversary, and establishes some strong themes of faith and religion. - FREE on Comixology ![]() MINDFIELD #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writer: J. T. Krul Artists: Alex Konat, Saleem Crawford - The CIA is employing telepathic agents in an effort to curb terrorism, but as this issue shows, the idea may not be as effective in practice, with Connor (the protagonist) messing up a training exercise. I thought this was a fascinating concept, and it delves into the whole "curse of knowledge" problem most telepaths in stories encounter. - FREE on Comixology ![]() SHRUGGED #0 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writers: Michael Turner, Frank Mastrmauro Artists: Micah Gunnell, Jason Gorder, Don Ho - Shrugged is a fascinating take on the classic "angel/devil on your shoulder" trope. It follows Theo, an average schoolkid, as the personification of his thoughts and desires set out to influence his everyday decisions. - FREE on Comixology I spent the last decade expanding my horizons and going out of my comfort zone when it comes to the comics I read, and I intend to continue that in the new decade. This edition of Five Comics is another step in my ongoing journey, as Aspen Comics offers an assortment of series that are well outside the superhero tales I grew up with. PANEL OF THE WEEK: - end -
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