Idolized # 3 (Aspen Comics 2012)

Idolized #3 (Aspen Comics, 2012)

The line between "Hero" and "Celebrity" becomes dangerously blurred.

The "Super-Idol" competition enters its most treacherous phase yet as the field of contestants continues to narrow. Joule (Leslie) is now a front-runner, but the fame she never wanted is starting to create its own set of problems. As the show's producers ramp up the drama for the sake of higher Nielsen ratings, Joule finds herself forced into manufactured conflicts that threaten to distract her from her real goal: finding the super-powered killer who destroyed her family.

In this issue, David Schwartz explores the manipulative nature of reality television, showing how the "Idolized" heroes are treated more like property than people. Joule must navigate the treacherous waters of public image and corporate branding while keeping her powers—and her secrets—under control.

Issue Highlights:

• The Elimination Rounds: The physical and mental tests become increasingly lethal, proving that the show’s creators value spectacle over safety.

• Manufactured Rivalries: Joule is thrust into a scripted feud with a fellow contestant, testing her patience and her cover story.

• The Ghost of the Past: New clues emerge regarding the whereabouts of St. Elmo, the villain Joule is hunting, bringing her revenge mission back to the forefront.

Technical Specifications & Metadata:

• Publication Date: October 2012

• Page Count: 32 Pages

• Creative Team:

  • Writer: David Schwartz

  • Artist: Micah Gunnell

  • Colorist: David Ocampo

  • Cover Artist: Micah Gunnell

• Format: Full Color | Aspen Comics