Returning to the Big Apple in a big way is Aspen MLT for this year’s New York Comic Con, right on the eve of the company’s tenth anniversary. Aspen has a great schedule of events and exclusives for this weekends show, as well as signings with many of their great creators, such as: 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 throughout the weekend! To partake in all the fun and excitement with the guys and gals of Aspen MLT, just swing by New York Comic Con and head to booth #1213!

 

Exclusives

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 just 300 copies!

 

In an even bigger surprise, Aspen has announced a very special appearance by supermodel and Idolized series cover model Rachel Clark, along with acclaimed cover photographer, Michael Schwartz (brother of Idolized author, David Schwartz). The pair teamed up to provide an exclusive Idolized #3 NYCC Photo Cover for the convention, limited to 300 copies, that you can pick up and get signed at the Aspen 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.

 

And finally, for all you print collectors, the last Aspen Tour Print of 2012 will be available at the Aspen Booth 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. Check out Aspen Matthews surfing the bay just outside the city’s legendary skyline in the NYCC exclusive print below.

 

Panel

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! For those who can’t make it to event, check back here later this weekend for news on what you might have missed.