ASPEN COMICS FOR JULY

THE SCOURGE #0

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Eric Battle, covers by Battle and Joe Benitez.

They are taking over...

From the innovative mind of movie producer Gale Anne Hurd, and written by Scot Lobdell, comes this summer's biggest blockbuster new series -- The Scourge! The skies of New York City are no longer safe. In mere hours, the greatest metropolis on the planet is turned into an island of horrors, as a virus rapidly advances throughout the city transforming its citizens into savage, bloodthirsty gargoyles! Amidst the outbreak, one man, NYPD SWAT officer John Griffin, finds himself as the last remaining hope to prevent the cataclysmic spread of the virus from the island, locating his estranged son within the chaos, and saving the city itself from complete annihilation!

Featuring a brand-new 12-page story that sets the stage for next month's upcoming premiere of The Scourge #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 Eric Battle, never before seen character designs and sketches, and surrounded by a new cover!

24 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 14.

ASPEN SPLASH 2010: SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR #1

Art by MIchael Turner, Peter Steigerwald, Micah Gunell, Marcus To, Siya Oum, Francisco Herrera, Beth Sotelo, John Starr and more!

Aspen's top artists unite with several surprise guests! Jam-packed with amazing illustrations from your favorite Aspen artists along with several special guest artists as well! Please join Joe Benitez, Peter Steigerwald, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Alex Konat, Sana Takeda, Nick Bradshaw, Francisco Herrera, Edurardo Francisco, Siya Oum and more as they take on Aspen's most popular characters in this sexy, fun-filled pinup book that is sure to be one of the summer's most popular issues!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

EXECUTIVE ASISTANT: IRIS #6

Written by David Wohl, art by Eduardo Francisco.

The final issue of Aspen's newest action-adventure serie sees the walls of her existence come crashing down upon her as Iris' bloody trail of deception and murder lead her on a path, and showdown with one man -- Mr. Ching! Atop the soaring skyline of Dubai, Iris is forced to rely on all of her life experiences up to this point, including those less favorable to her memory, to defeat the wrath of her contemptuous former employer -- as well as the deadly surprise Ching has in store for his now-former Executive Assistant!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 7.

MINDFIELD #2

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Alex Konat and Saleem Crawford.

The CIA has created an elite team of telepathic agents dedicated to fighting domestic terrorism. But as Connor and the rest of his crew take to the streets, can they handle the dark thoughts buried inside the minds of ‘we the people?' The CIA's special team of telepathic agents is supposed to be protecting the nation, but Connor is proving to be a danger to all those around him -- so McManus reaches outside the government for help. Who, if anyone can guide these psychonauts through the mental minefield that dominates their lives? And they better get their act together soon, because a new threat is growing in the heartland and it's focused on one goal -- revolution!

Plus, the next exciting 4-page "Project Cobalt" character story, featured in the back of every issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 14.

DELLEC #6

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

To what evil does mankind aspire? The bone-chilling final chapter of the first volume of Dellec will reveal the true nature of evil -- and all it's fatal consequences. It's a fight of man against God's minions as Dellec, fueled by the agony of revenge, finds himself at the precipice of a deadly battle for justice against his mortal enemy. With Tera on the verge of blanketing civilization with her shadow of destruction, only Dellec stands in the way of her victory. However, can one man stop the very forces of God, as well as the lost souls of mankind—combined?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 7.

SOULFIRE #7

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Marcus To and Saleem Crawford, covers by To and Alex Konat.

Just when you thought the Magic was over... Rainier's frightening creations -- amalgams of both dragon and technology -- wreak carnage on Malikai, Grace and the group in the slums of San Francisco, as they attempt to escape with their lives! Along the way, an alliance will shatter, friends will become foes, and the true destructive nature of their ferocious enemies begins to take shape, with horrific implications for all beings of magic!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 21.