Idolized #5 Title Contest from Aspen Comics

“IDOLIZED”, the hit new comic book series from Aspen Comics, focuses on a reality TV show where viewers vote to select the next “Superhero Idol”. 

In keeping with that theme, Aspen has consistently given readers exciting opportunities to vote on – and help to create – various aspects of the critically-acclaimed series.  First, fans voted on the costume designs for the IDOLIZED characters, then they voted on which reader-created character would be featured in the comic.

Now, as Aspen prepares the final issue of IDOLIZED volume 1, they’re offering fans the chance to vote on the climactic issue’s title.

“Each issue of IDOLIZED has had a title that’s a play on the title of a classic song, and readers have really gotten a big kick out of that aspect of the series” said Aspen’s Editor-in-Chief Vince Hernandez.  “It seems like such a small detail at first, but people have really been responding to it.”

The prior issue titles were:

Issue Zero: ”Every Little Things She Does is Tragic”

Issue One: “Don’t Stop Deceiving”

Issue Two: “No Sleep ‘Til Top Ten”

Issue Three: “It’s the End of the Show As We Know It (Do I Survive?)”

Issue Four: “Glory Daze”

“For issue five, we needed to find a title that reflected the themes contained in this big, over-sized final issue,” said IDOLIZED writer David B. Schwartz.  “This issue is about redemption, about trying to find ways to let go of anger, fear and hatred, and to see what you can amount to, what kind of life you can live, if you finally stop harboring those destructive emotions.  It’s also about unity, about a team of former competitors coming together to try and achieve something grand and heroic.  So, each of these potential titles had to reflect that in some way.”

Starting today, and running through January 1^st, all comic fans can visit www.Facebook.com/IDOLIZEDComic to cast their votes for any one of these potential titles:

“They Might be Idols”

“Contestants of the World, Unite and Take Over”

“We Need Joule Tonight”

“Forever Your Joule”

OR…

fans can enter their own potential titles into the mix!

As an added bonus, two fans will win copies of all 3 covers of IDOLIZED #5, signed by David. One set will go to the first person who correctly identifies each of the original song titles being used, and the artist who originally recorded that song.  Another set will go to a randomly-selected person who entered their own suggested title into the voting options.

“IDOLIZED” is Aspen's first-ever superhero series.  It tells the story of girl with super-powers and a dark past, who seeks revenge, and ultimately finds redemption, over the course of competing in a televised super-hero competition show.  Essentially, it’s “True Grit” meets “American Idol”…with capes.  The series is written by David B. Schwartz (acclaimed writer of Image Comics’ “MELTDOWN”, “Aspen Showcase: Ember” and “Fathom: Blue Descent”), with explosive art by Micah Gunnell (“Shrugged”, “Executive Assistant: Orchid”, “Dellec”) and  Pasquale Qualano (“Grimm Fairy Tales”) with colors by David Curiel ("Executive Assistant: Orchid").   

More info on the series can be found at

 www.Facebook.com/IDOLIZEDComic 

Idolized #4 Preview from Aspen Comics

IDOLIZED #4

David Schwartz – Writer / Pasquale Qualano – Art / David Curiel - Colors

 

Aspen Comics proudly presents their first ever super-hero series, IDOLIZED!

The IDOLIZED competition comes to a crushing head, as Joule faces off against two of her most brutal competitors in the TV show's grand finale!  Even more importantly, see what happens after the competition ends, as a furious young Joule faces off against Stasis, the man who destroyed her life, in a battle that will leave her, and the Powered Protectors, forever scarred - if they even survive!

Preview Pages in Idolized #4

 
Written and created by David Schwartz, with gorgeous art by Pasquale Qualano and David Curiel, and featuring a cover by Oliver Nome and Peter Steigerwald, plus a photo cover starring supermodel Rachel Clark, you won't want to miss out on this innovative new series from Aspen Comics!

IDOLIZED #4 is in stores December 19^th, 2012!

FC                               32 pages                                $3.99  

Idolized #3 Preview from Aspen Comics

IDOLIZED #3

David Schwartz – Writer / Pasquale Qualano – Art / David Curiel - Colors

 

Aspen Comics proudly presents their first ever super-hero series, IDOLIZED!

 Joule's been kicked out of the IDOLIZED competition!  As she desperately attempts to find a way back in-- if she does, will she be able to even survive the competition?  IDOLIZED kicks into high gear, as Joule faces off against the Top Ten finalists, the show's producers, and her own seething cauldron of emotions, all in order to keep her desperate quest for revenge alive!
 

Preview Pages in Idolized #3

 Written and created by David Schwartz, with gorgeous art by Pasquale Qualano and David Curiel, and featuring a cover by Micah Gunnell, plus a photo cover starring supermodel Rachel Clark, you won't want to miss out on this innovative new series from Aspen Comics!

IDOLIZED #3 is in stores October 24^th, 2012!

Aspen Comics New York Comic Con Exclusives

Aspen Comics is excited to return to the Big Apple and the New York Comic Con on the eve of their tenth anniversary, and have released their schedule of events and exclusives for the weekend. Creators Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Soulfire), Peter Steigerwald (Lady Mechanika, Soulfire), JT Krul (Soulfire, Mindfield), Greg Pak (Dead Man’s Run), Alex Konat (Fathom, Mindfield), Khary Randolph (Charismagic), Emilio Lopez (Charismagic: The Death Princess), Cory Smith (Broken Pieces), Jordan Gunderson (Executive Assistant: Assassins) and more will be taking part in Aspen’s plans for the weekend including the Official Aspen Comics Panel 2012 and creator signings at the Aspen Comics Booth #1213 throughout the weekend.

Aspen is excited to reveal that the all new Aspen mini-series Charismagic: The Death Princess will see its world premiere at the convention three weeks prior to its official release date with an exclusive Charismagic: The Death Princess #1 NYCC 2012 variant by Khary Randolph and series artist Emilio Lopez, limited to 300 copies.

The publisher is pleased to announce a very special appearance by supermodel and Idolized series cover model Rachel Clark, along with acclaimed cover photographer, Michael Schwartz. The pair teamed up to provide an exclusive Idolized #3 NYCC Photo Cover for the convention, limited to 300 copies, and will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #1213 on Saturday from 2pm to 3pm.

Along with the special Idolized #3 variant cover, Aspen will also be offering an Executive Assistant: Assassins #4 NYCC exclusive cover limited to 300 copies, and featuring all new cover art by Alex Konat, and Beth Sotelo. Konat will also be appearing all weekend long at the Aspen Comics Booth #1213.

The final Aspen Tour Print of 2012 will be available at the Aspen Booth #1213 all weekend long, along with an all new series of Aspen’s industry-leading art prints featuring Aspen’s most popular cover art and characters.

The Official Aspen Comics 2012 panel is on Friday from 1:30-2:30 in Room 1A01 and will feature the very first inside look at the company’s “10 for 10” initiative, the most ambitious project yet for Aspen on the eve of their 10 year anniversary. Aspen’s Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, J.T. Krul, Greg Pak, Alex Konat, Cory Smith, Jordan Gunderson, Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez will showcase the early releases for the “10 for 10” initiative, as well as other Aspen releases for 2013, including the “Executive Extinction” crossover event, the publisher’s first novel, “The Lost Spark”, and much more.

Idolized #2 First Look from Aspen Comics

"IDOLIZED" VOL 1 ISSUE 2

DAVID SCHWARTZ- WRITER/ MICAH GUNNELL and Pasquale Qualano- PENCILS/ DAVID CURIEL- COLORS

Humberto Ramos and Peter Steigerwald (cover A)

While trying out for the hit new TV show, "Superhero Idol", 18-year-old Leslie Linnell (aka Joule) must compete for a spot in the crime-fighting group "The Powered Protectors".

She must prove her courage, powers, and ability to win the hearts of millions of viewers so that she can seek vengeance for her parents tragic death at the hand of the villian, Stasis!

Rachel Clark as Joule, photographed by Michael Schwartz, with effects by Peter Steigerwald (cover B)

Retailer Incentive Cover

Preview Pages in Idolized #2

Aspen Comics, Idolized #2 is in stores September 26th, 2012!

 

 

Idolized #1 Covers from Aspen Comics

IDOLIZED #1

David Schwartz ­ Writer / Micah Gunnell ­ Art / David Curiel - Colors

Aspen Comics proudly presents their first ever super-hero series, IDOLIZED!

Arthur Adams Cover

What would a real world filled with superheroes look like? In this all-new series it gets ugly, as a young, girl-next door named Joule reveals her tortured past and her desperate attempt for revenge‹all while auditioning in front of the cameras and judges of the hot new TV show ³SuperHero Idol²!

IDOLIZED begins here, as we experience the initial audition that will make Joule a household name in homes across America, and we begin to learn the secrets she is hiding may lead to her shocking downfall!

Rachel Clark Photo Cover

Limited Edition Retailer Incentive

Arthur Adams Cover

Collectors Paradise and BlueRainbow.com Exclusive

Joe Benitez Cover

Written and created by David Schwartz, with gorgeous art by Micah Gunnell and David Curiel, and featuring a cover by the legendary Art Adams, and a photo cover starring Supermodel Rachel Clark, you won¹t want to miss out on this innovative new series only from Aspen Comics!

IDOLIZED #1 is in stores August 8th, 2012!

Idolized #1 First Look from Aspen Comics

IDOLIZED #1

David Schwartz ­ Writer / Micah Gunnell ­ Art / David Curiel - Colors

Aspen Comics proudly presents their first ever super-hero series, IDOLIZED!

What would a real world filled with superheroes look like? In this all-new series it gets ugly, as a young, girl-next door named Joule reveals her tortured past and her desperate attempt for revenge‹all while auditioning in front of the cameras and judges of the hot new TV show ³SuperHero Idol²!

IDOLIZED begins here, as we experience the initial audition that will make Joule a household name in homes across America, and we begin to learn the secrets she is hiding may lead to her shocking downfall!

Preview Pages in Idolized #1

 

Written and created by David Schwartz, with gorgeous art by Micah Gunnell and David Curiel, and featuring a cover by the legendary Art Adams, and a photo cover starring Supermodel Rachel Clark, you won¹t want to miss out on this innovative new series only from Aspen Comics!

IDOLIZED #1 is in stores August 8th, 2012!

Aspen Comics Idolized #0 Review

What can happen in a world filled with superheroes with extraordinary powers? We live in a world today that “idolizes” pop music superstars and people with unique “talents”. Some actually are idolized everyday and many people have to watch those who “I like to get drunk and party and follow me around everywhere on camera, so I can embarrass myself in front of millions of people”. Aspen Comics and David Schwartz have just created a new and for the first time Superhero series, Idolized. Idolized takes those contests that millions of people vote for each week on their favorite broadcast channel to a new level. An elimination contest and vote for the “Superhero Idol”! 

In a world filled with thousands of Superheroes, there may be many times where those individuals must get tired of those powers and want an everyday normal life. There are also times, where those individuals want to strive to be the greatest. In Idolized, we will see thousands of superheroes to compete to show their strengths, courage, and their “Heart”. The contest will ultimately lead up to the top ten to compete in New York, the capital of  the world for Superheroes. Of course, there can only be one winner, who will be crowned and that winner will be guaranteed to become a member of the “Greatest Super-Group in World History”, The Powered Protectors.

 

Idolized is a series where we will learn of one individual who will make her dream come true of becoming that “Superhero Idol”, Leslie aka Joule. She will strive to be the best and to join The Powered Protectors, but did she do it for all the wrong reasons? Is seeking revenge the way we need to go to become the best?

In this first issue of Idolized #0, we learn the beginning of Joule and what pushed her to want to become Idolized. I loved the first issue! David Schwartz has created something that will get readers to want more. I am ready to learn more about who Leslie aka Joule is and why she is seeking her revenge, but has she paid the price in making a huge mistake?

Terrific start in a new series from Aspen Comics and it is hard to believe this is their first Superhero series. The art is by Micah Gunnell and the colors are by David Curiel. With a terrific story and amazing art, Idolized equals a hit series!

Joe Benitez Retailer Incentive Cover

Aspen Comics, Idolized #0 will be in stores tomorrow, Wednesday, June 27th.

Idolized #1 - Arthur Adams Cover Art Revealed

Aspen Comics is thrilled to reveal the absolutely incredible, gorgeous cover art for IDOLIZED #1, drawn by the legendary ARTHUR ADAMS.  

IDOLIZED #1 will feature 3 covers:  

Cover A will be the stunning piece you see here from the legendary Arthur Adams, but in full color (colors by the amazing Peter Steigerwald).

Cover B will be an equally stunning photo cover starring supermodel Rachel Clark.

Cover C, a limited-edition incentive cover, will have the Art Adams cover as you see it above, in black & white, exactly as he presented it to us.

IDOLIZED #1 will be in stores on August 8th.  And, while awaiting the release of IDOLIZED #1, don't forget to pick up your copy of IDOLIZED #0, with a cover by "Lady Mechanika"'s JOE BENITEZ, when it hits the stands on June 27th.  The special zero issue sets the stage for this thrilling new series, and includes many pages of bonus materials that flesh out the world of IDOLIZED.

 

What would a real world filled with superheroes look like? In this all-new series it gets ugly, as a young woman named Joule reveals her tortured past and her desperate attempt for revenge, all while auditioning in front of the cameras and judges of the hot new TV show "SuperHero Idol".  IDOLIZED begins here, as we experience the initial audition that will make Joule a household name in homes across America, and we begin to get glimpses of the dark secrets she's hiding that will lead to her shocking downfall...

IDOLIZED is a creator-owned comic, from the writer of MELTDOWN (Image) and Fathom: Blue Descent (Aspen), with artwork by MICAH GUNNELL ("Shrugged"), colors by DAVID CURIEL ("Dead Man's Run") and covers by ART ADAMS, JOE BENITEZ, KERON GRANT, MICAH GUNNELL and HUMBERTO RAMOS.  

For more information on IDOLIZED, visit and "like" www.Facebook.com/IDOLIZEDComic.

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Aspen Comics: Get Idolized Sweepstakes

Aspen Comics has just launched a new sweepstakes today, Idolized. The contest gives the winner a chance of being drawn as a superhero in the new upcoming series, plus winning original art and signed copies of the series.

Idolized is going to be Aspen's first ever superhero series. It tells the story of a girl with super powers and a dark past, who seeks revenge, and ultimately finds redemption, over the course of competing in a televised super hero competition show.  Essentially, it’s “True Grit” meets “American Idol”…with capes.

	From creator David Schwartz, writer of Aspen's Fathom: Blue Descent and the artist of Aspen's Shrugged and Dellec, Micah Gunnell, comes an all new series--Idolized! Only from Aspen Comics

 Aspen Comics has gained a huge following by giving fans the chance to vote on what the characters in IDOLIZED will look like and now through their own creativity they could be drawn in by penciller Micah Gunnell.  

 

TO ENTER THE CONTEST: Simply tell Aspen what super-powers you would have if you were a superhero, and why. Your entry can be purely text, or can include drawings and/or photos of yourself as the super-hero you’d dream of being. You can enter any time between now and February 13, simply by posting your submission on the Official Idolized Facebook Page and/or tweeting it with the hash-tag “#Idolized” in your t...weet. There’s no limit on the number of entries you can make.

Aspen will choose their five favorite entries, and the fans will then have the chance to vote among those five finalists to choose the ultimate winner. That winner will be drawn into issue #2 of IDOLIZED, and their name and likeness will appear in multiple panels as they join in a large-scale superhero battle.

And, as if actually being a superhero in a comic book wasn’t enough, the winner will also receive a page of original art that they appear in, and all five of the finalists will receive copies of each issue of IDOLIZED, signed by series writer David B. Schwartz and series artist Micah Gunnell.