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In Flames, the pioneers of Swedish melodic death metal, channel their storied catalog in a new graphic novel - In Flames: The Jester’s Curse. This dark fantasy  opus follows the Jesterhead as he emerges from the Wasteland, where he finds himself trapped in Dead Eternity—a distorted reality where worlds collide and nightmares thrive.

The Mandrake Project – Year One is a gripping graphic novel from Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson, blending science, mysticism, and the battle for immortality. This 184-page hardcover collects the first four issues, a rare prologue, essays, photos, and stunning art. A must-have for music and comic fans!Metal legend and Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson brings his epic storytelling into the world of graphic novels with The Mandrake Project - Year One, an exclusive 184-page hardcover from Z2. This premium 9’x9” volume contains the first four issues of The Mandrake Project comic series, as well as the 8 page prologue which was previously only available in the packaging of AFTERGLOW OF RAGNAROK, the first single from Bruce Dickinson's recent solo album. This volume also contains an essay, exclusive photos and art capturing the "Year in the Life" of The Mandrake Project comic series, album release and tour. With a stunning cover by legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz, The Mandrake Project is an epic tale, exploring the generational struggle where science and mysticism have clashed for a century over control of the ultimate secret: immortality. Brought to life by Bruce Dickinson with writer Tony Lee and artists Staz Johnson, and Piotr Kowalski, The Mandrake Project - Year One is a must-have experience for fans of both music and graphic novels.

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.

To celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the legendary Motörhead, Z2 has gathered some of the greatest living musicians (Ozzy Osbourne, Lars Ulrich, Slash, Chrissie Hynde, Dave Navarro), writers (Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock), pro-wrestlers (Triple H, Corey Graves). TV & Film (Matt Pinfield, Penelope Spheeris) and bandmates (Phil Campbell, Mickey Dee, Slim Jim Phantom) to their personal stories of encounters with the man who truly defined what it meant to be the living embodiment of Rock & Roll, Lemmy Kilmister.Featuring a brand-new foreword by his dear friend Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) this 176-page book pairs 28 rockstars with 28 acclaimed illustrators (Including Dave Chisholm, Bob Fingerman, Brent Engstrom, Joe Simko, and Jim Mahfood) to bring these incredible TRUE TALES of Lemmy Kilmister to life.

Z2 Comics and YUNGBLUD have teamed up to bring you the 3rd edition to YUNGBLUD's graphic novel series, 'The Twisted Tales...' & 'Weird Times at Quarry Banks University.' with 'The Funeral'Two years after saving the world from the Mangaverse, Yungblud died. No-one knows how, only that it was enough to cause The Ritalin Club to disband and stop talking to each other. But as their old foe, The Spreading Darkness, has returned, more powerful than ever, it falls to Zombie Joshua to get the band back together.Every member. Living or dead.Deluxe edition includes:Oversized deluxe edition graphic novel and slipcase'YUNGBLUD: The Funeral' Patch'YUNGBLUD: The Funeral' Pin4 limited edition YUNGBLUD art prints

Written by Vinnie Paul himself prior to his passing, this cookbook contains his favorite recipes and his well-known anecdotesIF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT GET OUT OF THE DRUMMER'S SEAT Vinnie Paul, beloved drummer best known for his tasty rhythms in Pantera, Damageplan, and HELLYEAH had another passion that fueled his days - incredible eats and delicious treats! This volume contains his favorite recipes, written by Vinnie before his passing, and we are honored to present them to you so that the Cooking Hostile tradition is carried on. Now, Getcha' Apron on!

You thought you knew the story behind the world’s most notorious rock band…the music, the mayhem…it is the stuff of rock n roll legend, chronicled in the New York Times bestselling book and subsequent Netflix movie, The Dirt. Now, as Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Mick Mars emerge from self-imposed exile from all corners of the globe, the REAL story behind the band can finally be told…as the exploits of Mötley Crüe working as special undercover government operatives are revealed in this graphic novel.

The Blues Brothers - The Escape of Joliet Jake: It's 1997, almost two decades after the events in THE BLUES BROTHERS film and Chicago law enforcement is once again in pursuit of the notorious musical criminal, Jake Blues, after a mysterious jailbreak.In the case is Robert, an up and coming detective, whose world is turned upside down... While investigating, Robert receives a little help from Elwood Blues, and an unlikely partnership forms between Robert and Wolfie, an orphan from the Blues Brother's alma-mater, St. Helen's of the Blessed Shroud. Together, they unravel a web of mysteries tied to Blues Brothers adventures with Jake and Elwood that we've never seen before! Get back to the heart of recidivist mischief, soul and bombastic chases. Sink your teeth into a new Blues Brothers adventure.

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.

The Morrison Hotel anthology written by Leah Moore, in collaboration with the surviving members of the legendary rock band and drawn by artists from around the comic book world, will weave the band’s influence into  some of the lore that led to their status as the architects of counterculture, influencing artists, poets, and outsiders for generations to come, set against the backdrop of the close of the free spirit of the 1960s into the tumultuous 1970s. A decade in which women, African Americans, Native Americans, gays, lesbians and other marginalized people continued their fight for equality, and many Americans joined the protest against the ongoing war in Vietnam.

For fans of mind-bending fantasy, a graphic novel companion to Dream Theater's Parasomnia album featuring eight vivid tales that blur the line between dreams and reality, brought to life by award-winning creators.A companion to the acclaimed Dream Theater album, PARASOMNIA: The Graphic Album expands on the exploration of just how thin the line is between the waking world and the world of dreams, as each of the 8 powerful tales examines the impact of the dreaming world on our everyday lives; Brought to life by a stunning roster of award-winning writers and artists.

Inspired by the great British tradition of the hardback annual, the Gorillaz Almanac is a full colour, one-of-a-kind, fun-packed, 200 page, sideways homage to two glorious decades of Gorillaz. Jammed with exclusive new artwork, including the first ever strip to star 2D and Murdoc Niccals; puzzles, games and more; plus a raft of special guest appearances from Gorillaz collaborators past and present, the Gorillaz Almanac is a compendium of delights which finally puts the most real band around on the printed page.

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.

The Gorillaz Art Book is here!Featuring brand new artwork by Jamie Hewlett, who has invited more than 40 creators to offer new interpretations of 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs in one expansive volume of original artwork.Contributing artists include Ruff Mercy, Kim Jung Gi, Robert Smith, Kerbscrawler Ghost, Robert Valley, Craig McCracken and Tim McCourt & Max Taylor.Celebrating 20 years of Gorillaz, this latest Z2 partnership sees Hewlett expand the band's collaborative vision to fellow visual artists in The Gorillaz Art Book, a stunning visual feast of 306 pages.

Death-defying scooter stunts, Ukrainian tanks, sharks, monster trucks… these are just some of the indignities facing Oliver Tree as he is thrown into the meat grinder of the music industry to promote his debut retirement album "Ugly is Beautiful". Denied his chosen herbal medicine to overcome the aches and pains, Oliver threatens to retire, prompting his label to find an out-of-this world replacement in Little Ricky, an alien with a sick mix tape….and Oliver is forced to reckon with his own mortality in an epic battle that threatens to destroy them both.

THE MANDRAKE PROJECT: YEAR TWO, collects chapters 5-8 in the series. The war between magic and science for the control of immortality reaches a surreal, fever pitch, as a near death experience propels Necropolis into a parallel world where he learns the dark secrets of his twisted family tree. The revelations leave him shocked, wondering if he can escape the family legacy of self-destruction in the name of ambition, or is he simply a cog in a greater cosmic machine, controlled by supernatural forces?This oversized Deluxe Edition comes packaged in a protective slipcase and includes a limited edition facsimile of Dr Lazarus' Mandrake coin, four exclusive collector cards encased inside the back cover of the book, and one limited edition art print of the cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz.CREDITSWritten by Bruce Dickinson and Tony LeeArt by John Devilman, Piotr Kowalski, KostekColors by Gabo, DC AlonsoCover by Bill SienkiewiczEdited by Rantz A. Hoseley

You thought you knew the story behind the world’s most notorious rock band…the music, the mayhem…it is the stuff of rock n roll legend, chronicled in the New York Times bestselling book and subsequent Netflix movie, The Dirt. Now, as Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil and Mick Mars emerge from self-imposed exile from all corners of the globe, the REAL story behind the band can finally be told…as the exploits of Mötley Crüe working as special undercover government operatives are revealed in this graphic novel.

Mike McCready, guitarist for Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Mad Season, has teamed up with Z2 to release the original graphic novel and "lost" rock opera, Mike McCready's Farewell to Seasons Developed over the last 20 years, McCready's story captures the drive and sense of community that forged the powerful backbone of the Seattle music scene of the 1980s, as their world changed forever with the explosion of grunge in the '90s Farewell to Seasons unflinchingly shows the brutal cost it had for so many artists and musicians as it captures the lived experience of that seminal era The glory and the heartbreak as it asks the unanswerable question... was it worth it? This Deluxe Edition comes packaged in a protective slipcase and includes a limited edition vinyl soundtrack of new and original songs, created by Mike McCready to serve as an artifact recording produced by the lead character, David Williams

Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury The Graphic Novel

Written by Primus’ frontman Les Claypool, Frizzle Fry: Phantoms of Barrington Hall is an acid-soaked “Illustrated storybook for adults,” that expands Primus’ warped mythology and surreal humor, as it presents a tale allegedly based on the band’s unbelievable experiences during their early years playing shows in Berkeley and the East Bay Fans may think they know Frizzle Fry from the song and the album of the same name, but this story explodes the band’s universe into a new form of psychedelic life on every page, capturing the off-kilter spirit Primus fans have come to expect, in a way that only Primus can This Deluxe Edition comes packaged in a protective slipcase including 3 art prints

THE MANDRAKE PROJECT: YEAR TWO, collects chapters 5-8 in the series. The war between magic and science for the control of immortality reaches a surreal, fever pitch, as a near death experience propels Necropolis into a parallel world where he learns the dark secrets of his twisted family tree. The revelations leave him shocked, wondering if he can escape the family legacy of self-destruction in the name of ambition, or is he simply a cog in a greater cosmic machine, controlled by supernatural forces?CREDITSWritten by Bruce Dickinson and Tony LeeArt by John Devilman, Piotr Kowalski, KostekColors by Gabo, DC AlonsoCover by Bill SienkiewiczEdited by Rantz A. Hoseley

Piece Of Mind - "The Trooper" Edition

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.Deluxe Edition Includes:Deluxe oversized hardcover edition graphic novelPiece of Mind asylum clamshell box with locking cell door action custom slipcaseThree (3) Piece of Mind art prints tryptich set by Hydro 7"Die With Your Boots On" art print by Dan Mumford

500 years from now, a ring of cities will orbit high above the surface of a dead world, controlled by a ruling elite that maintains power through manipulation and brutality. When a naive 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.Deluxe Edition Includes:Oversized Hardcover Deluxe Edition Graphic NovelGraphic Novel Slipcase(3) Fine Art Prints

From the messed-up mind of music sensation YUNGBLUD comes the follow-up to 2019's smash hit graphic novel The Twisted Tales of The Ritalin Club! Now eighteen, and having graduated from Blackheart's High School; YUNGBLUD, plus his super-powered friends Harmony, Scout, Zombie Joshua, Em, and Encore are now enrolled as students at Quarry Bank University. At first, it seems like university life is all drugs, sex and relationship drama. But when a new foe with a familiar face arrives from the Manga Dimension, the Ritalin Club find themselves caught in a trip that may cost them their very lives.

Since 2009, Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast established the gold standard for podcasting and revolutionized entertainment, as it challenged assumptions on what audiences could find compelling In the process, it garnered a loyal fanbase and an unbelievable roster of guests, stretching out over 1,000 episodes, including President Barack Obama In June of 2025, fans were heartbroken when it was announced that Marc would be ending the show officially Now we can share the most exciting final chapter in the WTF bookNow, celebrating the full history of WTF, and in commemoration of its conclusion, Marc and Z2 are announcing the official history of the WTF Podcast, told in graphic novel form, adapted into comic book format by Marc’s longtime partner-in-crime Brendan McDonald and acclaimed cartoonist Brian Box Brown A sage that spans from 2004 to 2025 (COVERING THE SPAN OF THE STORY) WTF IS A PODCAST is a must-have for all WTFers

In 1987, Anthrax unleashed a heavy metal & pop culture touchstone with the release of their historic Among the Living album! Now Anthrax & Z2 invite you to explore the album like never before with this original anthology graphic novel! Each song on the album is given an original story by an amazing creative team, along with extra content and the introduction of the new NOTMAN designed by Greg Nicetero (Walking Dead)! Come on this dark journey into the '87 underground in America with these esteemed creators...

For fans of horror-infused music lore and cult thrillers, a graphic novel about one man's race to expose the dark truth behind a town's mysterious youth-obsessed cult, inspired by the songs of The Funeral Portrait.There is a light that draws them like moths to a flame. Deep in the darkness, there are strange figures beckoning, and the sound of music drifting in the fog. Deep in their hearts, they know the Coffin Crew is all they need. Join Z2 for the tale woven by acclaimed writer Leah Moore, from the songs and videos by The Funeral Portrait. Irving Westhound, a driven man on a mission, tries to discover why the kids of the town are unable to resist the siren call of the Cults' enigmatic leader before it's too late!