This Wednesday sees the true start of Aspen MLT’s first ever super-hero comic book series, from the brilliant mind of David Schwartz, Idolized! Idolized #0 came out back in June, giving us a fun peek at this incredible series. Now, as we prepare for the official first issue this Wednesday, August 8th, we can share with you all the beautiful first 4-pages of Idolized #1.

So just 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, SuperHero Idol! This is American Idol with super powers, and you’ll get a front row seat, following the beautiful Joule as she works her way through the show for a little chance at super powered vengeance. Discover some incredible new heroes with amazing powers, and even a few with a lot less than amazing powers (check out the goofy looking guy they let go to New York in page 2…I don’t know if I’d vote for the Editor-in-Chief of Aspen comics in a superhero contest, even with his amazingly supportive friends present). Of course surprise appearances from Aspen MLT staff in spandex aren’t the only Aspen easter eggs in this book, so hardcore Michael Turner fans may want to read this issue with a keen eye.

David Schwartz (Meltdown, Fathom: Blue Descent) writes this interesting take on reality TV in a world of superpowers, while Micah Gunnell (Dellec, Shrugged) handles art duties, leaving David Curiel (Action Comics, The Scourge) to color his work. Accompanying this great creative team on covers are creators ranging from Joe Benitez to the legendary Art Adams. But that’s not all, as David’s brother, Michael Schwartz, provides photo covers featuring Victoria Secret’s own Rachel Clark! I wonder if Victoria’s actual secret is similar to Superman’s: superpowers and showing off their sexy red lingerie (Pink I believe in Victoria Secret’s case). So with everything going for this series, I hope you all enjoy the preview below and pick up Idolized #1 when it hits stores this week.