Exclusive: Alison Sampson's trippy Iron Maiden: Piece of Mind art

Z2 and Iron Maiden have teamed up for a phantasmagoric comics journey by means of a rock traditional: this time it’s a fortieth Anniversary tribute to PIECE OF MIND. Released in 1983, this traditional went multi -platinum and helped established Iron Maiden one of the all time nice heavy metallic bands.

For the commemorative comics tribute, Z2 has gathered iconic vocalist Bruce Dickinson, supervisor Rod Smallwood and an array of art all-stars to deliver this rager to the web page.

The e-book opens with an introduction titled “Piece of Mind at 40” by ever-present supervisor Smallwood, after which goes the place tributes dare with comics, art, and testimonials, all packaged in Z2’s Eisner Award-nominated model: the Oversized 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 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,” says Bruce Dickinson in a press release. “With ‘Revelations,’ it allowed me to add more layers and dimensions to the lyrics and add a new twist. 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.”

The books consists of unique tales for every of the 9 album tracks together with:

Where Eagles Dare – written by Steven Grant (The Punisher) illustrated by Carson Thorn (Batman the Barbarian)
Revelations – fittingly crafted by Bruce Dickinson with Tony Lee (Doctor 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 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 from metallic authority Brian Posehn (author, comic, actor) with art by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers)
Sun and Steel by a number of World Fantasy Award-nominee Chris Roberson (iZombie) with art by Danijel Žeželj (Luna Park)
To Tame a Land, written and illustrated by Alison Sampson (Hit-Girl).

Bonus art consists of Montos, Ghoulish Gary, Steve Chanks, Jan Meininghaus, Kyle Hotz, Jay Geldhof, Darin Hazmat, Travis Knight, Akirant and Nat Jones.

To provide you with a style of the e-book, right here’s an unique peek at Alison Sampson’s art for “To Tame A Land,” and the Kyle Hotz title web page. Sampson has been pushing the boundaries of her art in recent times, and that is no exception.

As typical, there are lots of deluxe editions and variants for followers to select from:

Five variants , together with: The Trooper cowl by a number of Eisner-nominee J.G. Jones (Y: The Last Man), Asylum Edition 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 Department of Truth) with an extra The Trooper Cutaway cowl by famed poster artist Travis Knight.

Other editions and particulars:

The customary version graphic novel (HC) with cowl art by Dan Mumford ($40.00).
The FLIGHT OF ICARUS Edition that includes the usual version graphic novel (HC) with cowl art by Martin Simmonds – restricted to solely 3,000 copies and unique to Independent Comic Shops ($40.00).
THE TROOPER Edition that includes the usual version graphic novel (HC) with cowl art by J.G. Jones – restricted to 500 copies and unique to Project M/Revolver Magazine ($40.00).
THE TROOPER Cutaway Edition that includes the usual version graphic novel (HC) with cowl art by Travis Knight – restricted to 666 copies and unique to Rockabilia.com($40.00).
THE TROOPER Foil Card in sealed Collector’s Case, art by Travis Knight – restricted to 666 playing cards ($35.00).
DELUXE Edition together with the outsized graphic novel (HC) w/bonus pages and a POP-UP insert that includes cowl art by Jason Edmiston encased within the Piece of Mind Asylum Clamshell field with locking Cell Door Action and three (3) Piece of Mind Art Prints Triptych set by Hydro 74, ($150.00) – web site solely.
And for the true collector, Z2 presents THE ASYLUM Edition which incorporates the outsized graphic novel w/bonus pages and a POP-UP insert that includes cowl art by Jason Edmiston, encased within the Piece of Mind Asylum Clamshell field with locking Cell Door Action, three (3) Piece of Mind Art Prints Triptych set by Hydro 74, one (1) 1983 Piece of Mind reproduction live performance ticket, one (1) Die With Your Boots On Art Print, signed and numbered by Dan Mumford (solely obtainable to the primary 500 orders), 4 (4) Iron Maiden Collectors Cards in a show case that includes the works of Dan Mumford, Jason Edmiston, J.G. Jones, and Martin Simmonds ($300.00). Additionally, The Asylum Edition consists of one (1) Eddie Asylum Model Kit, which can be shipped individually.

IRON MAIDEN: PIECE OF MIND is on sale at this time however you’ll be able to order your individual copy on the Z2 web site.