The mysteries of the Blue abound… But none more so than the faded origin of FATHOM's leading heroine, Aspen Matthews. The past, once washed away amongst the ocean tides is now at the forefront as Aspen's early childhood years--and the pain, anguish, and murder, which would shape her future, are finally revealed! In this thrilling introductory zero issue, Aspen descends into her past life, setting herself on a quest to once-and-for-all put to rest the secrets of her origin and discover her true heritage that lies beneath the surface! With FATHOM's return at hand, some new creators and several familiar names are coming along for the ride! Taking charge of the writing chores is David Schwartz, known for his critically acclaimed Image Comics title Meltdown. Art duties for all of Aspen's curvaceous lines and intricate environments will be handled by Scott Clark of Stormwatch, Alpha Flight and X-Men fame. Together, this dynamic duo is looking forward to putting their stamp on FATHOM as never before! Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for the brand-new FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT #1 issue coming next month, make sure to get in on the ground floor of the next exciting FATHOM story arc! Complete with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen art, and a stunning cover by series artist Scott Clark, this special #0 issue is not to be missed! A decade worth of answers spills out onto the pages of this exciting, all new FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT mini-series!