In celebration of their tenth anniversary and Fathom’s 15^th Anniversary, Aspen Comics in association with Dragon Con 2013 will be hosting an Aspen Comics Beach Party at the landmark Georgia Aquarium on Saturday, August 31^st. Featuring DJ Spider, an Aspen-themed costume contest, and a special live dive with the whale sharks by the creators behind Fathom, Soulfire and other notable Aspen hits, this is a one-of-a-kind night to commemorate ten years of Aspen Comics at Dragon Con.

Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, Siya Oum, Alex Konat and Jordan Gunderson will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth in Artist’s Alley as well as the Aspen Comics Beach Party, and offering new Dragon Con 2013 exclusives as well as free sketches and live cosplay photo ops throughout the weekend.

In addition to the special Beach Party event and booth appearances, the publisher will be offering three new exclusive books for the show, beginning with the world premiere of their seventh “10 for 10” title, Overtaken, with a special issue one Dragon Con 2013 cover by Siya Oum, limited to 200 copies. Also, Aspen will be offering an All New Fathom #2 Dragon Con 2013 exclusive cover by Alex Konat and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 200 copies.

Aspen will also be offering the latest Aspen Tour Print 2013 Anniversary Edition by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 75 editions, as well as a new lineup of their industry-leading art prints.

The Aspen Comics Booth in Artist’s Alley will also be featuring free live cosplay photo ops with cosplayers Jenifer Ann and Heather 1337 throughout the weekend as they will be appearing as Aspen’s popular heroines, Soulfire’sGrace and Fathom’s Kiani

Aspen Beach Party Costume Contest Contestants will be judged and awarded Aspen Comics prize packages including items such as original art, statues, signed comics and rare exclusives in the following contests:

Categories specific to Aspen Comics:

–Judge’s Special Grand Prize

–Best Aspen Comics Character themed costume/s.

–Best Fathom themed costume/s.

–Best Michael Turner Cover Recreation costume/s.

Categories not specific to Aspen Comics:

–Best Male Costume.

–Best Female Costume.

–Best Kids Costume.

–Best Boys 13+ costume.

–Best Girls 13+ costume.

Dragon*Con favorite Doktor A will be represented this year with a special limited edition print release from the fine folks at Killer Targets. Although Dok will not be in attendance, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a rare show exclusive featuring his amazing design. Check back soon for full details and release times.

A limited number of the exclusive Decommissioned Stephan LePodd art toys from the good Doktor and MINDstyle will also be available, in case you missed your chance to grab one the first time around.

Killer Targets can be found all weekend in Comics and Pop Artists alley at booth #BT12.Strictly limited to 50 prints, with 40 available at Dragon*Con 2012.
Signed and numbered by Doktor A.

Print will be made available for sale exclusively at the Killer Targets booth in Grand Hall East of the Hyatt Regency on Saturday and Sunday, at 2PM. Priced at $25 each, you won’t want to miss a chance to add one of these beautiful 11×17 fine art prints to your collection!
You know you want one!!!

The popular Dragon*Con Comics and Pop Art Reception takes place Friday evening, September 3 at 8:30Pm in Regency V of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

This annual kick-off celebration offers fans and pros alike the opportunity to meet and mingle while enjoying the debut of exclusive show releases.

2010 marks the first year that Dragon*Con has opened the event to creators, offering guest artists the chance to launch unique works at what has fast become a vital component of the Comics and Pop Art experience at Dragon*Con.

A brief sampling of what folks can expect at the Comics and Pop Art Reception exlusives release party is described below. You may need to enter into a drawing for the chance to purhase some items – please inquire at the Comics and Pop Art info table in artists alley on Friday to confirm.

Secret Jack and Lucky release from Circus Posterus!
details and price TBA

“Dogtapus” by Greg Simkins
giclee face mounted on acrylic
11×14 inches
hand signed and number limited edition of 20
$150

“We Shall Be Monsters” by Dan Brereton
borderless prints
11×17 inches
numbered limited edition of 25 (includes 5 A/P prints)
$30 A/P
$20 LE

“The Skies Will Miss You” by Jason Limon
limited edition giclee print (Epson archival inks on Hahnemuhle photo rag 308gsm)
13×19 inches
signed, numbered and embossed certificate of authenticity
limited edition of 30
$60

“Art of Akira”
special print releases by Cat Staggs, Mark Brooks and Tom Feister
details and price TBA

“Dawn” scents by Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs
four new scents based on the popular comic by Joseph Michael Linsner
proceeds to benefit The HERO Initiative
$25

“Stephan LePodd De-commissioned” by Doktor A.
limited quantities remain
$100

Dunny Series 2009
limited quantities remain
$8
2 @ $15
3 @ $20

Additional releases and surprises are scheduled.

A limited number of Doktor A.’s 2009 Dragon*Con exclusive Stephan LePodd “De-commissioned” figure will be available at Dragon*Con 2010. If you missed the opportunity to add this delightful chap to your collection last year, you’re in luck!

Limited to 100 pieces and available at the show for $100, this will be a perfect time to snag one and get it signed by the wonderful Dok!

Shag marks his Dragon*Con debut appearance with an exclusive print set!

Artist Joe Capobianco  is offering up a number of exciting releases to attendees this year as he makes his first appearance at Dragon*Con.

The Baroness has revealed to us that fans can expect a variety of items from Joe:

Feast your eyes on this gem:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/limon-art/4879323047/

In the Still of Uncertain Streams
16″ x 12″, Acrylic on Panel

Details on prints:
Limited Edition Giclee Print
Edition Size: 25
19″ x 13″
Signed and numbered by both artists
Certificate of Authenticity
Epson Archival Ink on Somerset Velvet Cotton Rag Fine Art Paper

Artist Scott Blair has sent us a preview of his upcoming Dragon*Con exclusive print release.

Limited to an edition of 50, this 11×17 print will sell for $15.00, and model Erin Belle will be on hand at Scott’s  booth all day on Saturday and Sunday to commemorate the occasion!

Jason Limon has posted images of his exclusive Dragon*Con offerings.

An exciting selection of works – can’t wait to see that Dan May collab!

http://www.limon-art.com/dragon10.html