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Cover Art by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald
SUMMARY:
Published by Aspen Comics for May 2009, this 32-page compilation issue reprints material from Executive Assistant: Iris # 0; Soulfire: New World Order # 1; Michael Turner’s Fathom Vol. 3 # 6; and Aspen Seasons (Winter 2009) # 1.
- Executive Assistant Iris # 1: Writer: David Wohl. Art by Eduardo Francisco; Jason Gordner; Peter Steigerwald; & Josh Reed. (7 Pages): On behalf of her employer, Mr. Ching, Iris is in Russia to complete a stealth hit on a business associate.
- Soulfire: New World Order # 1: Writer: J.T. Krul. Art by Francisco Herrera; Leonardo Olea; & Josh Reed. (5 Pages): Entitled “Power Surge,” this spin-off set in 2212 has a supernatural predator stalking the skies.
- Michael Turner’s Fathom Vol. 3 # 6: Writer J.T. Krul. Art by Alé Garza; Sal Regla; John Starr; & Josh Reed. (7 pages): Aspen, Chance, & Finn’s discreet escape forces a public stand-off.
- Aspen Seasons (Winter 2009) # 1: Creative Team: Michael Turner; Joe Benitez; J.T. Krul; Peter Steigerwald; & Josh Reed. (7 Pages): Reprinting an excerpt of Michael Turner’s Soulfire entitled “Destiny Child,” the series premise is spelled out by young Malikai.
REVIEW:
This glossy sampler is impressive introducing newcomers to various Aspen Comics franchises. As expected, the visuals (i.e. the cover image) readily overshadow the scripting, but all four excerpts still deliver the goods. Well-played!
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The front inside cover has a letter to fans. A posed swimsuit portrait of Aspen Matthews, Grace, & Kiani is Page 2. Each sample includes a series premise and/or a series-to-date synopsis.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
