Z2 Comics and Iron Maiden are teaming up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s fourth album, Piece of Mind, with a new commemorative book of comics, art, and remembrances, featuring original stories for all nine tracks. Those include “Where Eagles Dare” – written by Steven Grant (The Punisher) and illustrated by Carson Thorn (Batman the Barbarian); “Revelations” – written by Bruce Dickinson with Tony Lee (Doctor Who) and illustrated by Damien Worm (The October Faction); “Flight of Icarus” – written by Eisner nominee Ivan Brandon (24Seven, Viking) illustrated by Francesco Dossena (Dylan Dog); “Die With Your Boots On” – by Emmy-winning director and screenwriter Sacha Gervasi with art by Christian Rosado; “The Trooper” – by Antony Johnston (Atomic Blonde), illustrated by Staz Johnson (Rogue Trooper); Still Life – by Leah Moore & John Reppion (Conspiracy of Ravens), painted by John Pearson (Mindset); “Quest for Fire” – by writer, comedian and actor Brian Posehn, with art by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers); “Sun and Steel” – by multiple World Fantasy Award-nominee Chris Roberson (iZombie) with art by Danijel Žeželj (Luna Park); and “To Tame a Land” – written and illustrated by Alison Sampson (Hit-Girl). There’s also original art by Montos, Ghoulish Gary, Steve Chanks, Jan Meininghaus, Kyle Hotz, Jay Geldhof, Darin Hazmat, Travis Knight, Akirant and Nat Jones between stories.
“When the idea of a Piece of Mind 40th Anniversary graphic novel first came up, I felt it was the perfect medium to expand outside the confines of the songs and to create new storylines and new dimensions through short form narrative and imagery,” Bruce Dickinson says. “With ‘Revelations,’ it allowed me to add more layers and dimensions to the lyrics and add a new twist. Equally as exciting was bringing together some of the top writers and illustrators in the industry who are all actual fans of the band, to add their own creative ideas inspired by the songs, Eddie, and the album itself. Z2 did a tremendous job in pulling this all together to create more than just a graphic novel, it’s what I consider a work of art.”
We have an exclusive variant of the book with Trooper cover art by JG Jones, limited to 500 copies. Pick up yours HERE while they last.
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