Aspen Matthews

Creation & Design

Aspen Matthews was created by Michael Turner, who designed her as a strong female character with ties to elemental powers, particularly water.

Early Years

Aspen was introduced as a young woman who discovers her heritage as a water elemental, navigating her identity and powers while dealing with external threats.

Character Development

Throughout her story arcs, Aspen Matthews evolves from a confused young woman into a confident and powerful elemental hero, learning to embrace her identity and responsibilities.

Cultural Reception

Aspen Matthews has been well-received for her strong characterization and the unique blend of fantasy and superhero elements in her stories.

Character Details

Real Name:
Aspen Matthews
Aliases:
The Last of the Water Elementals
Species:
Water Elemental
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Fathom, The Water Elementals
Abilities:
Hydrokinesis, Enhanced Agility, Underwater Breathing
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Fathom

Top Cow / Image 1998 Vol. 1
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1st appearance and cover of Aspen Matthews aka Fathom

Fathom Swimsuit Special #2000

Top Cow / Image 2000 Vol. 1
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San Diego Comic Con 2005 Gold foil exclusive

Produced by Jay Company Comics with signed Certificate of Authenticity

Limited to 500 copies

Fathom #12

Top Cow / Image 2000 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner featuring Aspen Matthews, Lara Croft and Witchblade

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Fathom #14

Top Cow / Image 2002 Vol. 1
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Cover art by Michael Turner

Pittsburgh 2002 Convention exclusive

Fathom #11

Aspen 2006 Vol. 2
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner

Wizard World Texas exclusive

Fathom #0

Aspen 2008 Vol. 3
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Cover art by Michael Turner

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Variant cover art by Michael Turner

San Diego Comic Con 2013 exclusive

Limited to 250 copies

Fathom #1

Aspen 2018 Vol. 3
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Century Edition

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Fathom #1

Aspen 2018 Vol. 3
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Fathom #1

Aspen 2019 Vol. 6
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner

San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive

Limited to 25 copies

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