ASPEN COMICS FOR OCTOBER

TRISH OUT OF WATER #1

Written by Vince Hernandez, art by Giupseppe Cafaro.

Aspen's most unique 10 for 10 series makes its debut! What would you do if your life was turned upside down -- before it even really started? Trish Powell is about to find out, as she discovers that everything she thought she knew about being a teenager -- friends, parents, and most importantly--her own body, is all a lie. When her physical form begins to take on a life of its own, only Trish will be able to explore the true reality of her existence, and what it means to truly be all alone in an age when everyone is watching!

32 pages, $1.

ALL NEW EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS #2

Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Pasquale Qualano.

Shao and his cadre of armed mercenaries confront Iris and Maly, but the true conflict is not found in their present--but, in their past. The brutal sacrifice of Maly's actions many years ago have now come back to haunt her, and force Iris to make a decision she's not entire comfortable making. A decision that could be extremely dangerous for her future!

32 pages, $3.99.

OVERTAKEN #3

Written by Frank Mastromauro, art by Marco Lorenzana.

Alone on a strange new world, Will and Jessica Harden find themselves face to face against an enemy that is only out for one thing ñ their lives! Outnumbered and running low on weapons, their hope for survival is slim. But, if they can stay alive just long enough, help may arrive in the most unlikely of forms.

32 pages, $3.99.

ALL NEW FATHOM #4

Written by David Wohl, art by Alex Konat.

As Vana brings her attacks below the surface and against the rest of the Blue, Aspen must return to Muria and team up with Killian in an attempt to stem the tide of destruction while trying to discover the truth of what Vana's intentions are. But whose side is Killian really on, and are his motives as genuine as they appear to be?

32 pages, $3.99.

BUBBLEGUN #5

Written by Mark Roslan, art by Mike Bowden.

The Bubblegun team is forced to make an uneasy alliance with their bitter rivals in order to penetrate the Vitafrone headquarters and attack Craine. With the cost of failure being the life of her captive sister, Devyn, along with Asher, the prized cyber-boy, Molli and the team have no room for error. Of course, Craine has his own plan in place--to ensure this is the team's final mission, once and for all!

32 pages, $3.99.

CHARISMAGIC #6

Written by Vince Hernandez, art by Vincenzo Cucca.

The wizard Kon faces his greatest challenge, as he must make amends for the past by battling the combined might of Orlana, SerkÈ and Samsun, with only the witch Dura by his side. Meanwhile, in the Golden Hall, Hank, Sudana and Sparkles must make a devastating choice--to either fight their friends Alle and Hector, or allow the Realm to be overtaken by their dark magic. And the fight for Earth worsens, as battle lines are further drawn by the most unexpected source, and the fate of the very planet will lay in the balance!

32 pages, $3.99.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #16

Written by Vince Hernandez, art by Jordan Gunderson.

A new Assassins storyline begins! The "Blood Origin" three-part storyline kicks off as the cruel history of the first Executive Assistant Academy forged many years ago is brutally exposed. Nestled alongside a barren and treacherous mountain range in China, within a spiritual Chinese village of hard living -- a school of honor and discipline was introduced that would change the landscape forever. Meet Daffodil, the first graduate of the academy, as she discovers that a new world awaits those who cannot only fend for themselves -- but also, use their vicious abilities to help those of great power!

32 pages, $3.99.