ASPEN COMICS FOR APRIL

PORTAL BOUND #1

Written by Mark Roslan and Gabe Carrasco, art by Alex Arizmendi, colors by Wes Hartman.

Their future depends on each other in Aspen's newest series!

The warrior world of Havos is in peril! The megalomaniac Emperor Atilus, and his bio-mechanical beasts known as the Fymiera are hell bent on a plot that spells doom for their parallel world, Earth! Enter: Sybil, a soldier princess who has come to Earth seeking aid from the only person on the planet who can help her take down the Emperor: 17-year old high school student, Elias Rivera. Teamed up with the brilliant scientist, Riley, and the quick-witted Brett, in order to save both worlds, Elias and Sybil will have to fight as one... literally.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 4.

JIRNI VOL 3 #2

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Michael Santamaria, colors by John Starr.

While Ara shares her story with the young D'jinn she discovered lost in captivity, the mother she is searching for gets to know the other D'jinn trapped under Torinthal's control, as they share their own tragic tales. The Fall of the D'jinn continues!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 18.

CHARISMAGIC VOL 3 #3

Written by Vince Hernandez, art by Harvey Tolibao, colors by Guy Major.

Hank and his friends search for clues within a private magic club, and discover that the art of seduction has its disadvantages that could lead to them never escaping. Meanwhile, Sudana and her allies come face-to-face with the Magic Harvester -- with fatal results!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 11.

SHRUGGED VOL 3 #3

Written by Frank Mastromauro, art by Andre Risso, colors by Beth Sotelo.

With the Earth literally falling apart, it's up to Theo and his friends to try and save the day...again. Meanwhile, Perspecta has it's own civil war taking place and a new power player has entered the picture which could spell certain doom for every living being there! And why is Dev trampling across the city like he's Godzilla?!? Find out as the newest issue of Shrugged volume arrives!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 25.

BUBBLEGUN VOL 2 TPB: SEVERED LIES

Written by Mark Roslan, art by Angel Tovar and Marco Lorenzana, colors by Federico Blee.

Since the team rescued the group's newest member, the cyber boy Asher, from the corporate megalomaniac, Drazic, their world has been in constant turmoil! Devyn and Molli find their bandit crew forced to do the bidding of an underworld gangster, Sir Penny, after borrowing and destroying his favorite ship, The Dark Lightning. Yet, even if they survive Sir Penny's harrowing missions--how will they escape the clutches of a ruthless scoundrel plotting to kidnap Asher?!

Creator and writer Mark Roslan, joined by penciler Angel Tovar and colorist Erick Arciniega, bring you one of comics' most bombastic sci-fi, action adventure series! Collects the entire volume 2 storyline and includes a complete cover gallery.

128 page, $12.99, in stores on April 4.

LOLA XOXO VOL 2 TPB

Written and art by Siya Oum.

In the epic first volume, the tough-minded Lola learned the brutal reality of the apocalypse within the confines of the ruthless Wasteland Trading Company led by the treacherous Edgar and his posse! However, the true challenge still lies ahead, as her desire to be reunited with her lost parents continues to burn greater than ever! Collecting together Lola XOXO Volume 2 in its entirety, this amazing trade paperback includes a comprehensive cover gallery and a whole lot more.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 18.