Portal Bound # 2 (Aspen Comics 2018)

Portal Bound #2 (Aspen Comics, 2018)

The connection is no longer a secret—it’s a weapon.

The high-stakes interdimensional saga continues as Elias and Sybil’s lives become dangerously synchronized. After the narrow escapes of the first issue, Elias is finding it impossible to maintain his "normal" life on Earth while simultaneously feeling the phantom pains and adrenaline of Sybil’s battles in Havos. As Sybil leads a desperate resistance against the forces of Emperor Atilus, a shocking realization sets in: their bond isn't just a byproduct of the portal—it is a conduit that could allow the horrors of Havos to bleed directly into Elias’s world.

Mark Roslan and Gabe Carrasco deepen the lore of the Aspen Universe, exploring the heavy toll that dimensional tethering takes on the human mind and body. Alex Samery’s art masterfully depicts the dual-world action, showing how a blow struck in one world can have devastating consequences in the other.

Issue Highlights:

• The Bleed Effect: Elias begins to manifest physical traits and abilities from Havos, blurring the line between his human identity and Sybil’s warrior spirit.

• The Resistance Gathers: A closer look at the rebel forces in Havos and the tactical genius Sybil must employ to keep them alive.

• Atilus's Move: The Emperor initiates a plan to track the psychic resonance between the two heroes, putting a target directly on Elias’s home.

Technical Specifications & Metadata:

• Publication Date: March 7, 2018

• Page Count: 32 Pages

• Creative Team:

  • Writers: Mark Roslan & Gabe Carrasco

  • Artist: Alex Samery

  • Colorist: Wes Hartman

  • Cover Artist: Alex Samery

• Format: Full Color | Aspen Comics