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40 years have passed since the release of PIECE OF MIND. More than an album, it was a thunderous statement of intent by a band whose meteoric rise from the East End of London would propel them to the world stage, thrusting them into the realms of legend. This commemorative tome, containing comics, art, and remembrances from acclaimed writers, artists, musicians and storytellers, is a powerful celebration of the unparalleled vision which inspired them -- the living legend that is IRON MAIDEN.

Z2 Comics and Amon Amarth come together to bring you their debut graphic novel.Sweden’s Amon Amarth represents one of the driving forces in modern metalhead culture. In the 9th century, a coalition of Viking warriors from Scandinavia invaded England, reaving unprecedented chaos throughout Great Britain. Death metal pioneers Amon Amarth and Z2 Comics will now present that tale in all of its carnage and mayhem in THE GREAT HEATHEN ARMY—INVASION, coinciding with the band's 2022 album. Written by Dan Watters (Lucifer, Arkham City) and illustrated by Ario Murti, this epic graphic novel captures the devastating human cost to both sides of this brutal clash.

Hávamál ‘Sayings of the high one’: a collection of old Norse poems containing  advice for living, proper conduct and wisdom. Ragnarök, The Twilight of the Gods is over, but something went wrong. Instead of dying heroically in the final battle, Odin One-Eye finds himself working as a bartender, reflecting on past losses and the death of his loved ones. If this truly was Ragnarök, why didn’t the old world end and a new better world emerge?  Summoned via a globe-spanning creative team, Lore of the Hávamál re-imagines the story of Ragnarök. Come now… join illustrator Jouni Koponen, writers Cat Mihos and Ethan McQuerrey, and colorist Dee Cunniffe on this epic  journey through time, and Norse wisdom.

It's Gwar v.s Gwar in this multiverse spanning graphic novel from Z2 Comics!What can be more horrifying and terror-inducing than GWAR? The moment they must face the vomitous incarnations of themselves from a filthy alternate dimension! They've penetrated our world by rupturing the membrane which protected our very existence from these walking horrors. Unleashed in our universe, these dark mirror incarnations are bent on dominating and subjugating all of humanity to the will of The Master. Now... it is GWAR's throbbing, messy duty to save us all before it's too late!

Celebrate 40 years of Screaming for Vengeance with the official graphic novel!Teaming with writers Rantz Hoseley (Comic Book Tattoo, the Heroin Diaries) and Neil Kleid (Savor), and artist Christopher Mitten (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.), the multi-platinum selling Metal Gods bestow upon their generations of fans their first-ever graphic novel! 500 years from now, a ring of cities orbit high above the surface of a dead world, controlled by a ruling elite that maintains power through manipulation and brutality. When a naïve engineer inadvertently threatens the status quo with his vital scientific discovery… A BLOODSTONE... he is betrayed by those he trusted and cast out to the broken planet below.  In the wreckage and desolation of a broken world where every day is a battle for survival, he must choose between accepting his new life in exile…or SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE.

Since the original release of BAD REPUTATION and I LOVE ROCK ‘n' ROLL in 1981, these timeless anthemic albums have been the soundtrack to generations. Now, in celebration of this  40th anniversary, an unparalleled team of creators brings these songs to life as 20 vivid stories in this singular graphic novel.DELUXE EDITION INCLUDES:Oversized Hardcover Deluxe Edition Graphic NovelGraphic novel "Jukebox" Clamshell CaseThree (3) Exclusive Art Prints

Collab between Z2 and Halestorm to bring to life the art and narrative of Hyde Manor. Join us in the descent of one woman's fight with her darkest self!Z2 Comics and Grammy-winning rock band Halestorm transform the group’s barbed riffs and evocative narratives into sequential art for Hyde Manor, a harrowing descent into one woman’s fight with the darkest parts of herself. Twins Brittany and Brianna Winner (the Twin Soul series), artist Sara Scalia, and colorist DJ Alonso weave a tale of the celebrated group as they seek refuge in the titular Hyde Manor—a sprawling gothic estate perched on the remote end of the Oregon Coast. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 2012 EP Hello, It’s Mz Hyde and its ensuing LP, The Strange Case Of…, the Hyde Manor graphic novel depicts the members of Halestorm encountering sinister doppelgangers of themselves. Within the decrepit halls of Hyde Manor, mirror reflections independently talk back and photographs transform to reveal sordid prophecies, leading the band to slowly succumb to madness while recording a new album. The tale creaks and twists with doom-filled revelations, perfectly tied to Halestorm’s scorching discography.

Celebrating 30 years of Tori Amos' breakout album: Little Earthquakes!The official graphic novel celebrating 30 years of Tori Amos's breakout album: Little Earthquakes. The landmark release that established her iconic thematic voice, as well as her live intensity behind the keys with unflinching lyrics and songs that would inspire generations of artists and musicians. This graphic novel demonstrates the lasting influence of this defining work with 24 stories inspired by the 12 songs on the album, as well as the 12 ‘B-sides’ that accompanied the album and its associated singles. With star writers such as Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood being assembled by Z2 editor Rantz Hoseley, who previously edited the multi-award-winning Comic Book Tattoo, and who painted the cover for her recent Christmastide EP.

What can be more horrifying and terror-inducing than GWAR? The moment they must face the vomitous incarnations of themselves from a filthy alternate dimension! They've penetrated our world by rupturing the membrane which protected our very existence from these walking horrors. Unleashed in our universe, these dark mirror incarnations are bent on dominating and subjugating all of humanity to the will of The Master. Now... it is GWAR's throbbing, messy duty to save us all before it's too late!Deluxe Edition Includes:Graphic Novel Slipcase Three (3) Exclusive Art Prints

Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound is a synesthesia-inducing graphic novel that follows the many lives of music legend Miles Davis.With narration adapted from Davis’ own words and an innovative visual style that shifts to reflect Davis’ constant musical changes, this 150-page graphic novel follows Davis through four decades of musical innovation, all centered around his quest to find a mysterious sound he heard on a moonlit country road as a child.Meticulously researched and expertly crafted by writer/artist Dave Chisholm—a doctorate holder in jazz trumpet from the Eastman School of Music—Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound deftly explores the often volatile journey of Miles Davis and his world-renowned music.Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound is a graphic novel you’ll have to hear to believe–it’ll make you SEE music in a whole new light.

The 30th Anniversary of Type O Negative’s album BLOODY KISSES is celebrated in this stunning volume of art and stories. With contributions by rock stars Andy Biersack, Carla Harvey, Cristina Scabbia, and Burton C. Bell (As well as many more!), this anthology captures both the haunted edge and the dry satirical humor that defined what many consider to be the definitive gothic metal album.Written by an ensemble cast of writers including Cristina Scabbia, Charlie Benante, Burton C. Bell, Andy Biersack, Ryan J. Downey, Carla Harvey, and Alan Robert. Illustrated by various artists including Steve Kurth, Alan Robert, and Marco Finnegan. Cover art by Alan Robert Edited by Rantz A. HoseleyThe 30th Anniversary of Type O Negative’s album BLOODY KISSES is celebrated in this stunning volume of art and stories. With contributions by rock stars Andy Biersack, Carla Harvey, Cristina Scabbia, and Burton C. Bell (As well as many more!), this anthology captures both the haunted edge and the dry satirical humor that defined what many consider to be the definitive gothic metal album.