ASPEN COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

PORTALBOUND #0

Written by Mark Roslan and Gabe Carrasco, art by Alex Arizmendi, covers by Alex Arizmendi and Adam Archer.

A parallel otherworld exists as a mirror to our own, where science is melded with nature and a warrior spirit defines their true value. A teenage soldier princess, Sybil, is sent off with her Uncle Horuk in an effort to stop her megalomaniac father, Emperor Atilus from destroying two Earths. With a deadly array of monstrous creatures in hot pursuit, Sybil and her uncle race to activate a portal to Earth to find a savior who is also figuring out how to survive...being a teenager!

24 pages, $1.50, in stores on Feb. 7.

CHARISMAGIC PRIMER

Written by Vince Hernandez, art by Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez, Vincenczo Cucca and Siya Oum.

New readers and fans alike can find everything they need to know about Charismagic in this debut Charismagic Primer issue! Revisit volumes one, two and the Charismagic: The Death Princess mini-series, as well as key character highlights, hidden secrets of magic, a timeline of key moments to know for Charismagic: Volume 3 and so much more...all for less than a quarter! These Aspen Anniversary edition primer issues are the perfect compliment to discover more about Aspen's upcoming slate of returning titles!

24 pages, 15 cents, in stores on Feb. 14. 


CHARISMAGIC VOL 3 #1

Written by Vince Hernandez, art by Harvey Tolibao.

Aspen's magical action-adventure series returns for its epic third volume! Las Vegas magician Hank Medley and his talking cat Sparkles attempt to put the pieces of their life back together, as society has taken a hardline approach to magic and its destructive results. Meanwhile, Sudana uncovers a more sinister plot brewing in the confines of a secret Government's facility in the Nevada desert, as a new form of magic is taking shape that will not only spell the end for mankind -- but also magical beings everywhere! The age of the Magic Harvester has arrived!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 14.

CHARISMAGIC VOL 2 TPB

Written by Vince Hernandez, art by Vincenzo Cucca.

Everything you thought you knew about magic is about to...vanish! Magician Hank Medley thought he had everything figured out. After saving the world from an ancient, ruinous evil, with the help of a Druid named Sudana and his magical talking cat Sparkles, Hank discovers the true nature of dark magic has arrived in his own realm -- our world! Now, the trio must attempt to put an end to catastrophic events that will threaten to tear Earth apart under the weight of such a menace! Brought to you by creator Vince Hernandez, artist Vincenzo Cucca and colorist Emilio Lopez, this thrilling second volume in the Charismagic series includes a complete cover gallery and a whole lot more!

152 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 14.

SHRUGGED PRIMER

Written by Michael Turner and Frank Mastromauro, art by Micah Gunnell, Jonathan Marks, Beth Sotelo/

New readers and fans alike can find everything they need to know about Shrugged in this debut Shrugged Primer issue! Revisit volumes one and two, as well as key character highlights, original creature designs, a sneak peek look at Shrugged: Volume 3 and so much more...all for less than a quarter! These Aspen Anniversary edition primer issues are the perfect compliment to discover more about Aspen's upcoming slate of returning titles!

24 pages, 15 cents, in stores on Feb. 28.

SHRUGGED VOL 3 #1

Written by Frank Mastromauro, art by Andre Risso, covers by Andre Risso, Micah Gunnell, Kelsey Shannon.

Rejoin high school teenager Theodore Langstrom along with Ange and Dev, his internal allies guiding his conscience, as he attempts to adapt to life following the events of Shrugged Volumes One and Two! After saving the emotional spectrum realm of Perspecta and everyone he holds dear in the process, Theo discovers that the most fearsome moment of all still awaits him -- High School Graduation! But, like all things in his life, adolescence is not the only challenge Theo will face along the way, as he has yet to still truly experience the horrors of several emotions, including entering adulthood!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 28.

SHRUGGED VOL 2 TPB

Written by Frank Mastromauro, art by Jonathan Marks.

Theo and his friends are entering their final year of high school, and even though Ange and Dev are still along for the ride, a host of new characters have joined in on the adventure! But, everything isn't all fun and games this time around as an evil force has also returned and is preparing to silence those voices inside their heads...permanently. If you thought you knew what fear was, you haven't seen anything yet!

152 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 28.