Fathom: The Core

by Vincent Hernandez (Writer), Alex Konat (Artist)

The human world has tenuously learned to co-exist with the underwater species known as The Blue. The powerful Elite Blue Aspen Matthews has returned to her life’s work—that of a marine biologist. However, not all creatures from below are seeking peace, and when an unimaginable force from deep within the confines of The Earth makes their presence felt in a catastrophic way, Aspen and the entire Fathom Universe must unite in order to not only save themselves—but the entire planet!

48 pages, ebook

Published September 1, 2021

Reviews

[Nicholas Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 stars.

Ah, Aspen Matthews! How I missed you. You were one of the beauties of my childhood. A comic book hero that was fun to be around no matter what the danger was.

Glad to see you're back with a lot of really nice artwork. I'm glad there's a brief recap of sorts for things people missed or might not remember. Not sure where this story is headed but it was enjoyable for what I saw. Can't wait to see what's next.

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m not sure where this falls into the Fathom timeline, but it certainly takes place before volume 8. It was entertaining enough, but while this was said to be a one-shot, this is actually a setup for a larger story that will continue in another kickstarter campaign from Aspen Comics. The writing is okay, and the art is solid. It did pique my interest, and I’ll certainly support the next campaign on kickstarter for this story.