Boom! Studios and Aspen have announced their line ups for Free Comic Book Day, May 5th.
From Boom! we are getting a special 16 page original book, a preview story for their new ongoing series, The Hypernaturals:
"Settle down!" "I can't! I'm Hypernatural!"
Featuring a cover by Francesco Mattina (NOVA) and interior art by Brad Walker (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) and Tom Derenick (JLA, NEW X-MEN), the FREE COMIC BOOK DAY EDITION of THE HYPERNATURALS includes a brand new 16-page story that will not be reprinted in the first issue of the series.
A universe trembles. It is the far future; the human race has finally colonized the galaxy, preserving an era of prosperity that’s only possible because of The Hypernaturals. They’re a celebrated, galaxy-wide superhero task force that keeps the peace. That is, until they all mysteriously vanish. Now, as the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos, it’s up to a group of retired and long forgotten Hypernaturals – and their novice recruits – to save the galaxy from complete destruction. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the superstar writing duo behind Annihilation and The Legion, launch an all-new original series that takes cosmic super-heroes to a new frontier. Experience the special preview issue of The Hypernaturals this May and pick up the #1 issue this July!
Meanwhile, over at Aspen:
"Wait, if the whole world Is Apsen, won't property values drop?"
Aspen creators Peter Steigerwald,Vince Hernandez, Joe Benitez, Alex Konat, Mike DeBalfo, Oliver Nome, Tony Parker, JT Krul, David Wohl and David Schwartz will be celebrating the day with the release of the Worlds of Aspen 2012 Free Comic Book issue. The Worlds of Aspen 2012 issue will feature two never-before-seen Aspen properties, the supernatural teen action-adventure series Homecoming, by creators Michael Turner, David Wohl and Scott Lobdell and Idolized by David Schwartz.
In addition to the all new stories, the Worlds of Aspen 2012 issue will offer a first glimpse at Aspen’s new series coming up including Zooniverse, Shrugged Volume 2, Charismagic: The Death Princess, and Aspen’s first ever ongoing series, Executive Assistant: Assassins. The Free Comic Book Day issue also includes previews of popular Aspen titles Fathom, Soulfire and will feature a special centerfold pinup of the red hot Aspen character Lady Mechanika.
In addition, Aspen creators will be at various locations doing signings; see the complete list below and make sure to stop by on May 5th for Free Comic Book Day! If you aren’t near any of these locations, make sure to check www.freecomicbookday.com for participating locations, and get out and support your local retailers!
4 COLOR FANTASIES
Vince Hernandez
11-4pm
7172 Archibald Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 563-8751
ACME COMICS EXPO – SAMURAI COMICS EAST
Tony Parker
11-5pm
1051 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 265-8886
COMIC BUG
Peter Steigerwald
David Wohl
JT Krul
David Schwartz
11-3pm
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 372-6704
COMIX OASIS
Joe Benitez
11-5pm
6711 Allen Road
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 382-0700
COMICS TOONS N TOYS
Oliver Nome
11-2pm
13542 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-2117
DRAWN TO COMICS
Mike DeBalfo
12pm
5801 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 847-9090
GOLDEN APPLE COMICS
David Schwartz
3-5pm
7018 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 658-6047
RUPP’S COMICS
Alex Konat
11-5pm
335 North Ohio Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-4959
About Mark Driscoll
When not ranting about the current state of his favorite comics or working on L33t, Mark spends a majority of his time renovating his newly purchased, 120 year old Victorian house. Badly. He is very bad at talking about himself in the third person, as he thinks it make him sound pretentious.
