Aspen Solicitations September 2011

September will be here before you know it. With it comes a slew of new comics from Aspen Comics. The first is Broken Pieces #1 on September 7, written by Mark Roslan and illustrated by Micah Kaneshiro, focuses on a not too distant future torn apart by a deadly biological catastrophe. Doctors Richard and Gabriella Adams stood on the verge of a cure to the epidemic spreading across North America. Richard soon discovers that he has to sacrifice everything in order to piece together a hope for humanity and put the shattered remains of his life back together again.

Haunted City #2 is written by Peter Johnson and illustrated by Michael Ryan and due in stores September 14. Tom is lured to a meeting at a decadent nightclub and learns from Albanian gangster Vic Cerberus that he's actually a werewolf. Throw in "Iron Mike" Whalen as the most decorated cop in the history of the NYPD and there's sure to be shenanigans.

September is also going to be Executive Assistant month. Iris hits stores September 7, Orchid September 14, Lotus September 21 and Violet September 28. The titles all tie in to "The Hit List Agenda", the massive crossover storyline featuring the world's most talented Executive Assistants. Executive Assistant: Iris Vol 2 #3 is written by David Wohl and illustrated by Eduardo Francisco, Executive Assistant: Orchid #3 is written by Scott Lobdell and illustrated by Micah Gunnell (inks by Rob Still and colors by David Curiel). Executive Assistant: Lotus #3 is written by Vince Hernandez and illustrated by Oliver Nome (colors by Emilio Lopez) while Executive Assistant: Violet #3 is written by Marc Andreyko and illustrated by Pop Mahn (colors by John Starr).

Finally, Soulfire Vol 3. #4 is written by J.T. Krul and illustrated by Jason Fabok (colors by John Starr), answers about Malikai's early years are presented. Readers will see the orphanage where Malikai grew up and see the quests of past incarnations of Samusara. The title hits stores September 21.

Check out the full solicits and covers after the jump.

BROKEN PIECES #1
Mark Roslan – Writer / Micah Kaneshiro - Art

What is lost in life is found in…death!

Aspen Comic’s newest original series, BROKEN PIECES, starts now!

In a not too distant future torn apart by a deadly biological catastrophe, doctors Richard and Gabriella Adams stood on the verge of a scientific breakthrough—a cure to the epidemic spreading across North America, splitting the population between those that are plagued—and those in power that are not. However, their union of research and marriage is tragically ripped in two, and Richard soon discovers that he has to sacrifice everything in order to piece together a hope for humanity and put the shattered remains of his life back together again.

Written and created by Aspen’s own Mark Roslan and featuring stunning artwork by newcomer and series artist Micah Kaneshiro, BROKEN PIECES will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!

BROKEN PIECES #1 is in stores September 7th, 2011!

HAUNTED CITY #2
Peter Johnson – Writer / Michael Ryan - Art

Who protects us from the unknown?

Stripped of his badge and gun by Internal Affairs, Tom is lured to a meeting at a decadent nightclub where Albanian gangster Vic Cerberus reveals that the most dangerous thing about him isn't the fact that he's a notorious drug dealer... it's the fact that he's a werewolf! Barely surviving the ambush, Tom is forced to hide out at his father's Irish Gothic home in Queens. We meet "Iron Mike" Whalen, the most decorated cop in the history of the NYPD, and begin to suspect that he's concealing secrets of his own. And all along, time is running out for missing ten-year-old Harrison Seavers as the Morrigan lures him 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 #2 is in stores September 14th, 2011!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS (vol 2) #3
David Wohl – Story / Eduardo Francisco – Art

Aspen’s first ever intra-series summer event, “The Hit List Agenda” continues right here!

The extent of the global reach of “The Hit List Agenda” begins to reveal itself, and a new billionaire entrepreneur will come to light—a man with a quest for power so far-reaching, it may prove to unravel the very fabric of the world’s makeup altogether! Meanwhile, what is Iris’ play in this deadly game of world domination? And why is she doing the bidding of this corporate mastermind after all that she has done to free herself from such binds? The answers to these questions and more will be revealed in this pivotal chapter of this summer’s hottest crossover event!

Executive Assistant Iris (vol 2) #3 is in stores September 7th, 2011!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ORCHID #3
Scott Lobdell – Story / Micah Gunnell – Art / Rob Still – Inks / David Curiel – Colors

“The Hit List Agenda” sets its sights on Executive Assistant: Orchid!

Following the shocking conclusion of issue #2, Orchid finds herself with no allies left in her deadly mission. However, the arrival of Iris further complicates matters, as “The Hit List Agenda” finally takes its toll on her and her future—if she survives! The conclusion to Executive Assistant Orchid is here as all lines between innocent and evil are crossed—and Orchid’s true identity will prove the most shocking!

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

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ORCHID #3 is in stores September 14th, 2011!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: LOTUS #3
Vince Hernandez – Story / Oliver Nome – Art / Emilio Lopez – Colors

“The Hit List Agenda” zeros in on Executive Assistant: Lotus!

With her master Virat’s betrayal, Lotus finds herself trapped in the Executive Assistant training school—along with a class of deadly EA’s looking to tear her apart! The finale to Executive Assistant Lotus finds the skilled assassin up against her greatest challenge yet. However, the overpowering shadow of “The Hit List Agenda” could very well be the answer she’s been looking for all along!

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

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: LOTUS #3 is in stores September 21st, 2011!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: VIOLET #3
Marc Andreyko – Story / Pop Mahn – Art / John Starr – Colors

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

The clutches of “The Hit List Agenda” begin to squeeze the life out of Executive Assistant Violet as she discovers the horrific means by which a power-hungry mogul will go to control her. However, Violet begins to show she possesses her own strength—in numbers—and the fight to survive will be a bloody one! The end is here as Violet decides the only way to survive is to kill her way out!

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

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: VIOLET #3 is in stores September 28th, 2011!

SOULFIRE (vol 3) #4
J.T. Krul – Writer / Jason Fabok – Art / John Starr – Colors

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

The long-awaited answers to Malikai’s early years and his connection to the past Samusaras—or Bearers of the Light—are revealed! Journey back to the orphanage where Malikai grew up and see firsthand the deadly quests of past incarnations of the Samusara as this milestone issue is so epic it can be only be told by not one—but two—amazing artists. This is THE issue Soulfire fans will not want to miss as long-burning questions will finally be illuminated!

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!

SOULFIRE (VOL 3) #4 is in stores September 21st, 2011!