Z2 and Iron Maiden have teamed up for a phantasmagoric comics journey by a rock traditional: this time it’s a fortieth Anniversary tribute to PIECE OF MIND. Launched in 1983, this traditional went multi -platinum and helped established Iron Maiden one of many all time nice heavy steel bands.
For the commemorative comics tribute, Z2 has gathered iconic vocalist Bruce Dickinson, supervisor Rod Smallwood and an array of artwork all-stars to convey this rager to the web page.
The guide opens with an introduction titled “Piece of Thoughts at 40” by ever-present supervisor Smallwood, after which goes the place tributes dare with comics, artwork, and testimonials, all packaged in Z2’s Eisner Award-nominated fashion: the Outsized Deluxe and Asylum Editions of IRON MAIDEN: PIECE OF MIND are encased in an asylum clamshell with locking mechanism, and Maiden’s iconic mascot EDDIE growls and snarls from behind the die-cut bars.
“When the concept of a Piece of Thoughts fortieth Anniversary graphic novel first got here up, I felt it was the proper medium to develop outdoors the confines of the songs and to create new storylines and new dimensions by quick kind narrative and imagery,” says Bruce Dickinson in a press release. “With ‘Revelations,’ it allowed me so as to add extra layers and dimensions to the lyrics and add a brand new twist. Z2 did an amazing job in pulling this all collectively to create greater than only a graphic novel, it’s what I take into account a murals.”
The books contains authentic tales for every of the 9 album tracks together with:
The place Eagles Dare – written by Steven Grant (The Punisher) illustrated by Carson Thorn (Batman the Barbarian)
Revelations – fittingly crafted by Bruce Dickinson with Tony Lee (Physician Who) and illustrated by Damien Worm (The October Faction); (“Revelations” being the primary observe in Maiden historical past to be solely-credited to Dickinson)
Flight of Icarus by Eisner nominee Ivan Brandon (24Seven, Viking) illustrated by Francesco Dossena (Dylan Canine)
Die With Your Boots On by Emmy-winning director and screenwriter Sacha Gervasi with artwork by Christian Rosado
The Trooper by Antony Johnston (Atomic Blonde) illustrated by Staz Johnson (Rogue Trooper)
Nonetheless Life by Leah Moore & John Reppion (Conspiracy of Ravens) painted by John Pearson (Mindset)
Quest for Fireplace from steel authority Brian Posehn (author, comic, actor) with artwork by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers)
Solar and Metal by a number of World Fantasy Award-nominee Chris Roberson (iZombie) with artwork by Danijel Žeželj (Luna Park)
To Tame a Land, written and illustrated by Alison Sampson (Hit-Woman).
Bonus artwork contains Montos, Ghoulish Gary, Steve Chanks, Jan Meininghaus, Kyle Hotz, Jay Geldhof, Darin Hazmat, Travis Knight, Akirant and Nat Jones.
To provide you a style of the guide, right here’s an unique peek at Alison Sampson’s artwork for “To Tame A Land,” and the Kyle Hotz title web page. Sampson has been pushing the boundaries of her artwork in recent times, and that is no exception.
As common, there are various deluxe editions and variants for followers to select from:
5 variants , together with: The Trooper cowl by a number of Eisner-nominee J.G. Jones (Y: The Final Man), Asylum Version with cowl by a number of Society of Illustrators-winner Jason Edmiston, Die With Your Boots On cowl by UK Iron Maiden illustrator Dan Mumford, and The Flight of the Icarus cowl by Eisner-nominee Martin Simmonds (The Division of Fact) with a further The Trooper Cutaway cowl by famed poster artist Travis Knight.
Different editions and particulars:
The usual version graphic novel (HC) with cowl artwork by Dan Mumford ($40.00).
The FLIGHT OF ICARUS Version that includes the usual version graphic novel (HC) with cowl artwork by Martin Simmonds – restricted to solely 3,000 copies and unique to Impartial Comedian Outlets ($40.00).
THE TROOPER Version that includes the usual version graphic novel (HC) with cowl artwork by J.G. Jones – restricted to 500 copies and unique to Undertaking M/Revolver Journal ($40.00).
THE TROOPER Cutaway Version that includes the usual version graphic novel (HC) with cowl artwork by Travis Knight – restricted to 666 copies and unique to Rockabilia.com($40.00).
THE TROOPER Foil Card in sealed Collector’s Case, artwork by Travis Knight – restricted to 666 playing cards ($35.00).
DELUXE Version together with the outsized graphic novel (HC) w/bonus pages and a POP-UP insert that includes cowl artwork by Jason Edmiston encased within the Piece of Thoughts Asylum Clamshell field with locking Cell Door Motion and three (3) Piece of Thoughts Artwork Prints Triptych set by Hydro 74, ($150.00) – web site solely.
And for the true collector, Z2 affords THE ASYLUM Version which incorporates the outsized graphic novel w/bonus pages and a POP-UP insert that includes cowl artwork by Jason Edmiston, encased within the Piece of Thoughts Asylum Clamshell field with locking Cell Door Motion, three (3) Piece of Thoughts Artwork Prints Triptych set by Hydro 74, one (1) 1983 Piece of Thoughts duplicate live performance ticket, one (1) Die With Your Boots On Artwork Print, signed and numbered by Dan Mumford (solely obtainable to the primary 500 orders), 4 (4) Iron Maiden Collectors Playing cards in a show case that includes the works of Dan Mumford, Jason Edmiston, J.G. Jones, and Martin Simmonds ($300.00). Moreover, The Asylum Version contains one (1) Eddie Asylum Mannequin Package, which shall be shipped individually.
IRON MAIDEN: PIECE OF MIND is on sale as we speak however you possibly can order your personal copy on the Z2 web site.