IRON AND THE MAIDEN #1
Jason Rubin – Creator and Writer / Francis Manapul with Joel Gomez – Pencils / Danimation – colors / Character Design – Joe Madureira and Jeff Matsuda / Background Design – Blur Studios / Color Design – Chris Lichtner

Aspen Comic’s first EVER creator-owned property explodes full throttle into action this summer!

In an alternate-universe 1930’s metropolis, MICHAEL IRON is a loyal member of the powerful SYNDICATE, a vicious crime organization led by the boisterous BIG DADDY. He is a soldier in the three-way battle for power between THE SYNDICATE, THE GOVERNMENT, and the ominous religious group known only as “THE ORDER.” Iron’s has done right by Big Daddy, shedding much blood for his crew, but a double-crossing gangster, a technological genius, and a beautiful angel, all have other plans for him. Luckily for Iron, he’s pumped full of rOid, and the strongest man on the planet! But, will his strength be enough to escape the pain and death of THE CITY?!?

Written and created by Jason Rubin, world-renowned video game developer and creator of the multi-million selling Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter franchises, brings the thrilling action-adventure series IRON AND THE MAIDEN, to life with this all-new original mini-series. With a different perspective on traditional storytelling, Rubin and several of the comic industry’s top talents have come together to create a groundbreaking new world!

Showcasing character designs by Joe (Ultimates 3, Battle Chasers) Madureira and Jeff (The Batman animated series, TMNT) Matsuda, and featuring stunning artwork by Francis Manapul and Joel Gomez, with colors by Danimation, plus upcoming covers by artistic greats such as Chris Bachalo, Michael Turner, Jeff Matsuda, Jim Lee and many more, this is THE summer event of 2007!

Over 2 years in the making, an ON TIME shipping guarantee, and an over-sized story set to redefine comics, IRON AND THE MAIDEN has arrived, and nothing will ever be the same again!

FC 40 pages $3.99


RETAILER NOTE: IRON AND THE MAIDEN #1 will ship with two different covers by series artist Francis Manapul and a special compilation cover by superstar artists Jeff Matsuda and Joe Madureira, distributed in an equal 50/50 ratio.

Check WWW.ASPENCOMICS.COM for more details!

THE IRON AND THE MAIDEN "PROVE YOUR MEDDLE, SHOW US YOUR IRON CONTEST" WILL BE UP SOON!
-Don't miss out on all the excitement leading up to the release of IRON AND THE MAIDEN #1 on "IRON DAY" August 1st!
-A DAILY PRIZE will be awarded each day to whomever can prove their IRON to us on their ComicSpace profile page!
-Check back soon for official entry details!