Idolized # 4 (Aspen Comics 2012)

Idolized #4 (Aspen Comics, 2012)

The facade is crumbling, and the fallout will be televised.

The stakes have never been higher for Joule (Leslie) as the "Super-Idol" competition nears its final rounds. In this issue, the glitz and glamour of the reality show are stripped away to reveal the dark underbelly of the corporate-sanctioned superhero industry. Leslie's singular obsession with revenge against St. Elmo begins to cloud her judgment, leading to a series of events that could expose her true identity to the millions of viewers watching at home.

David Schwartz ramps up the emotional intensity as Leslie is forced to confront the reality that she is becoming exactly what she hates: a manufactured tool for public consumption. With the producers pushing for more "drama" at any cost, the fourth chapter of Idolized serves as the breaking point for our protagonist and the competition alike.

Issue Highlights:

• The Breaking Point: Leslie’s internal struggle between her quest for justice and her forced public persona reaches a boiling point.

• Corporate Secrets: A deeper look at the shadowy figures behind the "Super-Idol" show and what they truly hope to achieve with their winner.

• The Finalists: The field narrows to the absolute best (and most dangerous) contestants, setting the stage for the series' massive finale.

Technical Specifications & Metadata:

• Publication Date: November 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