ASPEN COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER

SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #5

Written by J.T. Krul, with art by Francisco Herrera.

.It's showdown time! The conclusion to Soulfire: New World Order sees Cruz ultimately decide what path -- and role -- he will take in this new world. Meanwhile, Pili and Heather attempt to not only escape the ruthless Dragon Riders but also the magic-siphoning grasp of the madman, Cole. And just when things couldn't get any bleaker for the pair, the arrival of Saxon and Blackjack adds to the chaos, forcing an all-out battle for life and death!

Plus, this final issue also includes part 5 of a special four-page back-up story by the upcoming Soulfire Volume 2 creative team of J.T. Krul, Marcus To, Saleem Crawford and Beth Sotelo. This unique bonus story leads directly into this month's Soulfire Volume 2 #0 issue.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 9.

SOULFIRE VOLUME 2 #0

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Marcus To and Saleem Crawford, cover by To.

Just when you thought the magic was over...

The spectacle returns in the wondrous second volume of the fantasy adventure epic - Soulfire! With the events of the climactic finale of Soulfire volume one still resonating across the futuristic landscape of technology and the returning magic, battle lines have been drawn between the two opposing elements -- and only one will prevail! How can the world hope to survive a fight it can never win?

.Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for Soulfire Volume 2 #1 coming next month and complete with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen art, and a cover by series artist Marcus To.

24 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 9.

DELLEC #3

Written by Frank Mastromauro and Vince Hernandez, art by Micah Gunnell and Rob Stull.

After narrowly escaping death and dispensing his own brand of justice, Dellec wastes no time in setting his sights on his next mark, a freak serial killer with some rather sadistic fetishes. However, like all things in Dellec's life, he'll come to discover the challenge is far greater than the rewardóand a lot more dangerous. As well, Dellec begins to realize the violent events in his life are more than simply coincidental, as his destiny may have already been written in a wicked plan cast down at the dawn of mankind!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 23.

FATHOM #10

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Ale Garza and Sal Regla.

The fate of both Humanity and the Blue's existence hangs in the balance in this epic conclusion to Fathom: Volume Three! With the events of the past three Fathom volumes and more all leading up to this moment, The Humans and the now-revealed Blue must unite under a common banner of survival against the Earth's deadliest beingsóThe Black! However, Aspen Matthews, Siphon, and the Blue will find themselves not only battling against this destructive and ancient race of beings, but also deadly enemies that are both Human and Blue! Over 10 years in the making, don't miss out on the groundbreaking conclusion to Aspen's preeminent action-adventure series, Michael Turner's Fathom!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 30.

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