Aspen Comics June Solicits

I'll say one thing about Boston weather: it certainly doesn't feel like June here. Spring has sprung but it's still brisk, which makes believing that comics about a heroine that spends time in the ocean due in June is downright chilling. Hopefully by the time June actually rolls around here we'll be in warmer environs, making Aspen's solicitations for that month even more enjoyable.

Set to release this June from Aspen are three new issues. Executive Assitant Iris Vol. 2 #0 is by David Wohl, illustrated by Eduardo Francisco and colored by Sunny Gho and picks up where the cliffhanger ending of the first volume left off. Mr. Ching is a ruthless, corporate power-monger who left behind a vast empire rife for taking control of. June 8th for $2.50 sounds about right.

Soulfire Vol. 3 #3 is by J.T. Krul, illustrated by Jason Fabok and colored by John Starr and thrusts the reader into a world taken over by Chaos. Malikai encounters said Chaos brimming with confidence regarding his power while fighting to keep his life. Meanwhile, Grace attempts to hold together the people of Anantia after an attack by Onyx. The issue is due in stores June 15 for $2.99.

Finally, Fathom Vol. 4 #2 is the series that put Aspen on the map. Written by Scott Lobdell, illustrated by Alex Konat and colored by Beth Sotelo, the issue returns for its fourth volume. Aspen Matthews is back in San Diego where everything is sunshine and rainbows, until she encounters the Secret Service. It's going to get ugly for Aspen when the issue hits stores June 15 for $2.99.

Check out the full solicitations and covers after the jump.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS (vol 2) #0
David Wohl Story / Eduardo Francisco Art / Sunny Gho Colors

Iris is back, but will she survive - The Hit List Agenda!!

Following the shocking cliffhanger ending to the critically acclaimed first
volume, Executive Assistant Iris is ramping up the excitement and intrigue
as this action-packed introductory zero issue kicks start an entirely new
landscape of exotic locales and of course--Executive Assistants! With Mr. Ching, the ruthless corporate power-monger now out of the picture, a new
cast of characters vie to take control of his empire. Yet, an even greater
evil will rise up from the ashes of Ching¹s legacy, and this time, their
reach is global! And by far the most important question of all is still a
mystery‹just what happened to Iris?!?

An all-new 12-page story by original series writer and creator David Wohl
that sets the stage for the brand-new EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS #1 issue
heading your way next month, make sure to get in on the ground floor of the
second exciting Iris story arc! Complete with an additional sketchbook
section, never before seen art, and a stunning cover by returning series
artist Eduardo Francisco, this special #0 issue is not to be missed!

Aspen¹s first ever Summer-spanning event, ³The Hit List Agenda² starts right here!

Executive Assistant Iris (vol 2) #0 is in stores June 8th, 2011!
FC 24 pages $2.50

SOULFIRE (vol 3) #3

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

The magic has returned! But, this timeŠthe light has grown dark.

The Chaos has taken over! Across the globe, the number of victims to this
dark and sinister magic begins to grow quickly. But Malikai, confident with
his own increasing power, encounters the Chaos with surprising results.
However, the biggest challenge to Malikai¹s existence will prove to be
someone not looking to take his power‹but his life. While in the magical
kingdom of Anantia, Grace attempts to hold together the people after the
vicious attack by Onyx and the murder of their esteemed leader. Yet, Grace
will soon learn that the power of Onyx and the Shadow Magic are far more
evil than even she could have ever anticipated!

New adversaries, exotic locations, and a fresh cast of exciting characters,
including some from the Soulfire Universe¹s long forgotten past, reign
supreme in this epic third SOULFIRE volume!

SOULFIRE (VOL 3) #3 is in stores June 15th, 2011!
FC 32 pages $2.99

FATHOM (vol 4) #2
Scott Lobdell Writer / Alex Konat Pencils / Beth Sotelo Colors

Michael Turner¹s Fathom makes its return for the sensational fourth volume!

Aspen Matthews finds herself back in her peaceful hometown of San Diego, but soon she will discover all is not fun under the sun. With her life¹s privacy now a thing of the past, even a trip home will prove deadly for the daughter of both worlds. When a run in with the Secret Service turns ugly, her already infamous reputation above the surface reaches a breaking point amongst the Humans. However, the scorn of the people is far less threatening to Aspen¹s present than the surprise return of someone from her past!

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
water¹s just fine!

FATHOM #2 is in stores June 15th, 2011!
FC 32 pages $2.99