ASPEN COMICS FOR AUGUST

FATHOM #9

Written by J.T. Krul, penciled by Ale Garza, inked by Sal Regla, colors by John Starr.

The world is literally falling down around the Hagia Sophia and the meeting of the world leaders and the Blue! With the Blackís arrival and the all-out chaos that ensues, Aspen, Cannon, Siphon, and the Blue allies must make a stand for not only mankind, but the very fate of the planet. However, the combined might of Aspen, the Blue, and the Humans may not be enough to stop the incoming force led by a surprise visitor in this penultimate issue!

32 pages, $2.99.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS #3

Written by David Wohl, art by Eduardo Francisco, colors by John Starr.

The third chapter of Aspen's new action adventure series finds Iris flush in the seedy Shinjuku district of Tokyo and the criminal underworld of clubs, drugs, and prostitution run by the gangster, Shuji -- and his fearful executive assistant. While deep in the heart of the land of the rising sun, Iris encounters a familiar face that could wreak havoc on her objective -- as well as her future altogether.

32 pages, $2.99.

SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #4

Written by J.T. Kul, art by Francsico Herrera, colors by Leonadro Olea.

The family ties that bind Manny and Cruz finally snapówith deadly results! Rainier and the bounty hunters decide that in order to obtain their respective goals, they will need to unite together, under one malevolent banner of oppression. And, with the law hunting them down and closing in on them, Heather, Pili, and Cruz face a crossroads, with choices that will forever change their relationship together!

Plus, this issue also includes part 4 of a special 4-page back-up story by the upcoming Soulfire Volume 2 creative team of J.T. Krul, Marcus To, Saleem Crawford and Beth Sotelo.

32 pages, $2.99.

DELLEC #2

Written by Frank Mastromauro and Vince Hernandez, pencils by Micah Gunnell, inks by Rob Stuff, colors by Matt Hollingsworth.

Tragic secrets of the past are revealed in this second issue as readers learn that deep wounds can never be healed -- no matter how much time may pass. Meanwhile last issue, the unlawful forces of evil received a startling crash course in holy retribution from Dellec, however, the final -- and fatal -- surprise was saved for Dellec himself. Staring down death once again in crushing fashion, Dellec unveils one of the most powerful weapons in his arsenal against the Creator's evil!

32 pages, $2.50.