Aspen Solicits November

The time of turkey and Black Friday is nearing. Mixed in with the giving of thanks though are the standard new release Wednesdays, those of which in November will merit some extra consideration of some Aspen Comics due in stores throughout the month.

November 2 will see the release of Dead Man's Run #0, written by Greg Pak and illustrated byTony Parker. THe title is about the world's toughest maximum security prison known as "Hell" and the nation's toughest soldier venturing into it. The 12-page zero issue sets the stage for the debut of the first issue and even includes an additional sketchbook section, never before seen character designs and sketches.

Haunted City #3 continues the saga of New York City, the biggest haunted house in the world. Cerberus and his werewolf gangsters are closing in on Tom, prompting him to steal his father's credentials and break into the NYPD's evidence warehouse. Instead of finding the heroin he needs to buy his way out of danger, instead he finds evidence that his father may be more sinner than saint. The title boasts the writing talents of Chap Taylor and Peter Johnson and the art of Michael Ryan and is slated to hit stores November 16.

Executive Assistant: Iris #5 also hits stores on November 16 and continues the Hit List Agenda spanning all Aspen titles. Written by David Wohl and illustrated by Ryan Odagawa, the title features Duncan Villone¹s horrific means of control leading the world to the disastrous edge of regional meltdowns. Executive Assistants Orchid, Lotus and Violet have all triggered events capable of setting off a global catastrophe that would forever change the balance of world power and domination. Iris must use impossible means to stop said Villone, most likely teaming up with other Executive Assistants.

Finally, Fathom Vol. 4 #4 hits stores November 23 and features Scott Lobdell as writer, Alex Konat on pencils and Beth Sotelo on colors. Aspen Matthews is faced with the discovery of the Church of the Eternal Depths. Along with the help of her new ally Gailt, Aspen must prevent this ancient order from exerting their nefarious influence over the rest of the world.

Full solicits and covers after the jump.

DEAD MAN’S RUN #0
Greg Pak – Writer / Tony Parker - Art

From acclaimed "Hulk" writer Greg Pak, legendary "Walking Dead" producer Gale Ann Hurd, and Tony Parker, penciller of the Eisner-nominated "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep”, comes this winter’s biggest blockbuster new series – DEAD MAN’S RUN!

They call the prison "Hell." And they just might be right. The nation's toughest soldier heads into the world's most deadly maximum security lock-up and uncovers a world of terror and temptation beyond his darkest dreams.

Featuring a brand-new 12-page story that sets the stage for next month’s upcoming premiere of DEAD MAN’S RUN #1, make sure to get in on the ground floor of this newest exciting Aspen hit series! Complete with an additional sketchbook section showcasing the astounding artwork of series artist Tony Parker, never before seen character designs and sketches, and surrounded by a stunning new cover, this special zero issue is definitely not to be missed!

DEAD MAN’S RUN #0 is in stores November 2nd, 2011!

HAUNTED CITY #3
Chap Taylor & Peter Johnson – Writers / Michael Ryan - Art

Welcome to New York City. The biggest haunted house in the world.

With Cerberus and his werewolf gangsters closing in, Tom steals his father's credentials and breaks into the NYPD's evidence warehouse, hoping to steal enough heroin to buy his way out of a death sentence. But instead of narcotics, Tom discovers evidence that his legendary father may be more sinner than saint. Meanwhile, the Morrigan lures yet another innocent child ever closer to his doom.

Teaming up with producer and director McG’s Wonderland Sound and Vision, Aspen Comics brings to you this all-new story that’s set to take comics and Hollywood by storm!

HAUNTED CITY #3 is in stores November 16th, 2011!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS (vol 2) #5
David Wohl – Story / Ryan Odagawa – Art

Aspen’s first ever intra-series summer event, “The Hit List Agenda” reaches its thrilling precipice!

Duncan Villone¹s horrific means of control have led the world to the disastrous edge of regional meltdowns. Events have been triggered by Executive Assistants Orchid, Lotus and Violet, capable of setting off a global catastrophe that would forever change the balance of world power and domination. Iris, a victim in his far-reaching plot, must once again find the impossible means within herself -and through her deadly abilities- to stop
the power-hungry madman. Only this time, the might of one Executive Assistant may not be enough to stop his ‘Hit List Agenda’ from claiming success, and her death may be the final shot!

Executive Assistant Iris (vol 2) #5 is in stores November 16th, 2011!

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

Michael Turner’s Fathom continues on for the sensational fourth volume!
Over a million species of undersea life forms exist under the surface, some dating back over four hundred million years old. Aspen Matthews, marine-biologist, has researched many of them in her past. Yet, nothing in her education could have prepared her for the recent discovery of the mysterious Church of the Eternal Depths. Along with the help of her new ally Galit, Aspen must prevent this ancient order from exerting their nefarious influence over the rest of the world. Something that will become infinitely more complicated as she discovers the Church has aligned itself with the Japanese government, which has learned to apply all of the technology it has recovered over the years—much of it from none other than the race of the Blue!

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

FATHOM #4 is in stores November 23rd, 2011!