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{{short description|American entertainment company}}
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| founded = [[2003 in comics|2003]]
| founded = 2003
| founder = [[Michael Turner (artist)|Michael Turner]]
| founder = [[Michael Turner (artist)|Michael Turner]]
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| country = {{USA}}
| country = United States
| headquarters = [[Santa Monica, California]]
| headquarters = [[Santa Monica, California]]
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| distribution = [[Diamond Book Distributors]] (books)<ref>[http://www.diamondbookdistributors.com/default.asp?t=2&m=1&c=53&s=660 Our Publishers]</ref>
| keypeople = [[Michael Turner (artist)|Michael Turner]]
| keypeople = [[Michael Turner (artist)|Michael Turner]]
| publications = [[Comics]]
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'''Aspen Comics''' is a [[California]] entertainment company founded in 2003 by artist [[Michael Turner (comics)|Michael Turner]]. It has locations in [[Santa Monica]] and [[Marina Del Rey]]. The company is best known for producing [[comic books]] and [[figurine]]s.
'''Aspen Comics''' ('''Aspen MLT Inc.''') is a [[California]] entertainment company founded in 2003 by artist [[Michael Turner (comics)|Michael Turner]]. It has locations in [[Santa Monica]] and [[Marina Del Rey]]. The company is best known for producing [[comic books]] and [[figurine]]s.


==History==
==History==
The company was created by comic book artist [[Michael Turner (comics)|Michael Turner]] in January 2003. The name "Aspen" comes from the main character in Turner's comic series, ''[[Fathom (comics)|Fathom]]''. Aspen Comics released the fantasy adventure ''[[Soulfire (comics)|Soulfire]]'' in 2004, its first ongoing series. 2005 marked the return of ''Fathom'' (originally published by [[Image Comics]]), with comic artist [[Koi Turnbull]] taking over the illustration of the title. ''[[Ekos (comic)|Ekos]]'', a collaboration between Turner and [[Geoff Johns]] was scheduled to follow shortly after ''Soulfire'', but was still unreleased prior to Turner's death in 2008.
The company was founded by comic book artist [[Michael Turner (comics)|Michael Turner]] in January 2003. The name "Aspen" comes from the main character in Turner's comic series, ''[[Fathom (comics)|Fathom]]''. Aspen Comics released the fantasy adventure ''[[Soulfire (comics)|Soulfire]]'' in 2004, its first ongoing series. 2005 marked the return of ''Fathom'' (originally published by [[Image Comics]]), with comic artist [[Koi Turnbull]] taking over the illustration of the title. ''[[Ekos (comic)|Ekos]]'', a collaboration between Turner and [[Geoff Johns]] was scheduled to follow shortly after ''Soulfire'', but was still unreleased prior to Turner's death in 2008.


In 2001, [[Top Cow|Top Cow Productions]] announced a live-action ''Fathom'' feature film and supposedly entered into an agreement with [[James Cameron]]'s [[Lightstorm Entertainment]] to co-produce the film.<ref>[http://www.mania.com/lightstorm-fathom-movie_article_29048.html "Lightstorm On FATHOM Movie"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222035342/http://www.mania.com/lightstorm-fathom-movie_article_29048.html |date=February 22, 2014 }}</ref>
In 2001, [[Top Cow|Top Cow Productions]] announced a live-action ''Fathom'' feature film and supposedly entered into an agreement with [[James Cameron]]'s [[Lightstorm Entertainment]] to co-produce the film.<ref>[http://www.mania.com/lightstorm-fathom-movie_article_29048.html "Lightstorm On FATHOM Movie"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222035342/http://www.mania.com/lightstorm-fathom-movie_article_29048.html |date=February 22, 2014 }}</ref>


==Staff==
==Staff==
* '''Founder''' - [[Michael Turner (artist)|Michael Turner]]
* '''Founder''' – [[Michael Turner (artist)|Michael Turner]]
* '''Co-Owner''' - [[Peter Steigerwald]]
* '''Co-Owner''' – [[Peter Steigerwald]]
* '''Co-Owner''' - Frank Mastromauro
* '''Co-Owner/President''' – Frank Mastromauro
⚫
* '''Vice President/Design and Production''' – Mark Roslan
* '''Editor in Chief''' - Vince Hernandez
* '''Vice President/Editor in Chief''' – Vince Hernandez
⚫
* '''Director of Design and Production''' - Mark Roslan
* '''Marketing and Production Manager''' – Sara Hasson
* '''Editor''' - Gabe Carrasco
* '''Office Manager''' – Megan Shirk


==Titles==
==Titles==
* ''[[Artifact One]]''
* ''[[Aspen Matthews|Aspen]]''
* ''[[Aspen Matthews|Aspen]]''
* ''[[Aspen Swimsuit: Splash]]''
* ''[[Aspen Swimsuit: Splash]]''
* ''[[Broken Pieces]]''
* ''[[Bubblegun]]''
* ''[[Bubblegun]]''
* ''[[Charismagic (comics)|Charismagic]]''
* ''[[Charismagic (comics)|Charismagic]]''
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* ''[[Idolized (comics)|Idolized]]''
* ''[[Idolized (comics)|Idolized]]''
* ''[[Iron and the Maiden]]''
* ''[[Iron and the Maiden]]''
* ''[[Homecoming]]''
* ''[[Homecoming (comics)|Homecoming]]''
* ''[[Lady Mechanika (comics)|Lady Mechanika]]''
* ''[[Lady Mechanika (comics)|Lady Mechanika]]''
* ''[[Legend of the Shadow Clan]]''
* ''[[Legend of the Shadow Clan]]''
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* ''[[Shrugged]]''
* ''[[Shrugged]]''
* ''[[Soulfire (comics)|Soulfire]]''
* ''[[Soulfire (comics)|Soulfire]]''
* ''[[Trish Out of Water]]'' - a side story in the ''Fathom'' continuity, with different characters. A five-issue limited series written by Vince Hernandez, drawn by Giuseppe Cafaro, colored by Ruben Curto and Studio Parlapa and lettered by Josh Reed. Published in 2013-2014.
* ''[[Trish Out of Water]]'' – a side story in the ''Fathom'' continuity, with different characters. A five-issue limited series written by Vince Hernandez, drawn by Giuseppe Cafaro, colored by Ruben Curto and Studio Parlapa and lettered by Josh Reed. Published in 2013–2014.
* ''[[The Zoo Hunters]]''
* ''[[The Zoo Hunters]]''


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* ''[[Flash (comics)|Flash]]'' (covers)
* ''[[Flash (comics)|Flash]]'' (covers)
* ''[[Identity Crisis (DC Comics)|Identity Crisis]]'' (covers)
* ''[[Identity Crisis (DC Comics)|Identity Crisis]]'' (covers)
* ''[[Supergirl (comic book)|Supergirl]]'' (variant covers - #1-5, interior colors #1-4)
* ''[[Supergirl (comic book)|Supergirl]]'' (variant covers – #1–5, interior colors #1–4)
* ''[[Superman: Godfall]]'' (covers and interior art)
* ''[[Superman: Godfall]]'' (covers and interior art)
* ''[[Superman/Batman#SuperGirl from Krypton|Superman/Batman: Supergirl]]'' (covers and interior art - #8-13)
* ''[[Superman/Batman#SuperGirl from Krypton|Superman/Batman: Supergirl]]'' (covers and interior art – #8–13)
* ''[[Superman/Batman]]'' #26 (covers)
* ''[[Superman/Batman]]'' #26 (covers)
* ''[[Teen Titans]]'' (variant cover - #1)
* ''[[Teen Titans]]'' (variant cover – #1)
* ''[[Justice League|Justice League of America]]'' (covers)
* ''[[Justice League|Justice League of America]]'' (covers)


===Aspen/Marvel works===
===Aspen/Marvel works===
* ''[[Black Panther (comics)|Black Panther]]'' (#23-25 - covers (Turner) and interiors (Turnbull))
* ''[[Black Panther (comics)|Black Panther]]'' (#23–25 – covers (Turner) and interiors (Turnbull))
* ''[[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]]'' (variant covers - #1-7)
* ''[[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]]'' (variant covers – #1–7)
* ''[[Incredible Hulk]]'' (variant cover - #100)
* ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|Incredible Hulk]]'' (variant cover – #100)
* ''[[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]]'' (variant covers 1, 6 & 7)
* ''[[Hulk]]'' (variant covers 1, 6 & 7)
* ''[[Carol Danvers|Ms. Marvel]] (variant cover - #1)
* ''[[Carol Danvers|Ms. Marvel]] (variant cover – #1)
* ''[[Onslaught (comics)|Onslaught: Reborn]]'' (variant cover - #1)
* ''[[Onslaught (Marvel Comics)|Onslaught: Reborn]]'' (variant cover – #1)
* ''[[Ultimate Wolverine]]'' (promo art, series never completed)
* ''[[Ultimate Wolverine]]'' (promo art, series never completed)
* ''[[Ultimate X-Men]]'' (variant cover - #75)
* ''[[Ultimate X-Men]]'' (variant cover – #75)
* ''[[Wolverine: Origins]]'' (variant cover - #1)
* ''[[Wolverine: Origins]]'' (variant cover – #1)
* ''[[Wolverine (comic book)|Wolverine]]'' Wolverine #66 Old Man Logan
* ''[[Wolverine (comic book)|Wolverine]]'' Wolverine #66 Old Man Logan


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.aspencomics.com/ Official Website of Aspen MLT Inc.]
* [http://www.aspencomics.com/ Official website of Aspen MLT Inc.]


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Latest revision as of 01:55, 28 April 2023

Aspen Comics
Founded2003
FounderMichael Turner
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationSanta Monica, California
DistributionDiamond Book Distributors (books)[1]
Key peopleMichael Turner
Publication typesComics
Owner(s)Mythos Studios (50%)[2]
Official websitewww.aspencomics.com

Aspen Comics (Aspen MLT Inc.) is a California entertainment company founded in 2003 by artist Michael Turner. It has locations in Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. The company is best known for producing comic books and figurines.

History[edit]

The company was founded by comic book artist Michael Turner in January 2003. The name "Aspen" comes from the main character in Turner's comic series, Fathom. Aspen Comics released the fantasy adventure Soulfire in 2004, its first ongoing series. 2005 marked the return of Fathom (originally published by Image Comics), with comic artist Koi Turnbull taking over the illustration of the title. Ekos, a collaboration between Turner and Geoff Johns was scheduled to follow shortly after Soulfire, but was still unreleased prior to Turner's death in 2008.

In 2001, Top Cow Productions announced a live-action Fathom feature film and supposedly entered into an agreement with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment to co-produce the film.[3]

Staff[edit]

  • Founder – Michael Turner
  • Co-Owner – Peter Steigerwald
  • Co-Owner/President – Frank Mastromauro
  • Vice President/Design and Production – Mark Roslan
  • Vice President/Editor in Chief – Vince Hernandez
  • Marketing and Production Manager – Sara Hasson
  • Office Manager – Megan Shirk

Titles[edit]

Collaborations[edit]

Aspen MLT has worked together with both DC Comics and Marvel Comics on major cross-company collaborations. The most well-known are DC's Superman: Godfall and Superman/Batman: Supergirl, where creators of Aspen MLT worked together with DC to create art and story for these comics. Following this, both DC and Marvel contracted Michael Turner to produce covers for their series.

Aspen/DC works[edit]

Aspen/Marvel works[edit]

Notable creators[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Our Publishers
  2. ^ "Ex Marvel Studios chairman creates Mythos Studios to take new comic book IP to the big screen".
  3. ^ "Lightstorm On FATHOM Movie" Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ aspencomics.com
  5. ^ comicvine.com/santeria-the-goddess-kiss/4050-88952/

External links[edit]

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