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graphicpolicy · 2 years

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Ice-T, Arabian Prince, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Treach, and Z2 Comics Unite for New Gangster Graphic Novel, Death for Hire: The Origin of Tehk City

Ice-T, Arabian Prince, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Treach, and Z2 Comics Unite for New Gangster Graphic Novel, Death for Hire: The Origin of Tehk City #comics #comicbooks #graphicnovel

Z2 Comics has announced Death for Hire: The Origin of Tehk City, a new hard-crime graphic novel prelude to a massive IP universe that will span animation, music, toys, NFTs, and beyond. Created by iconic musician and actor Ice-T, founding NWA member Arabian Prince, and Award-Winning artist Tommy The Animator, the graphic novel introduces a brutal ensemble of pushers and murderers in a world where…

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colleendoran · 1 year

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At the first release of Tori Amos: Comic Book Tattoo, the Image Comics booth, San Diego Comic Con. I think this was 2008. And now, I've done the cover art for the new limited edition of Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes! I'm sorry, I can't recall who took this photo. But Derek McCulloch wrote me two very beautiful stories to draw for each edition, and editor Rantz Hoseley was also there to walk us all through the process. The new edition is from Z2 Comics.

#toriamos #z2comics #rantzhoseley #littleearthquakes #littleearthquakes30

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neverwear · 10 months

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Hello all,

Many of you know that I was a roadie for many years, touring with bands to include Mötley Crüe, Tool, Britney, Gaga, Soundgarden, Black Keys and more.

My second tour in 2002 was the brilliant Tori Amos. On that tour (over 20 years ago) I met Neil Gaiman, who was hanging out backstage w/ T. He had a galley of Endless Nights. I told him that when I worked at a comic book shop (Geppi’s Harborplace in Baltimore) in my college days, I sold countless copies of Sandman—

We became friends and when Neil would visit LA, I would drive him to business meetings etc. I got a first class education in how to pitch films /stories and in 2016, he hired me full time with The Blank Corporation. Grateful for my lucky life!

Z2 reached out to both me and Neil to contribute to the newest Tori Amos graphic novel. We now have a few of these hard cover books for sale! They retail for $39.99 and we have created a code to give you $5 off that. Please enter the code : Tori5 at check out at neverwear.net, that will take the fiver right off the total. (& if you don’t want the book, the code is good for $5 off anything at the shop)

BONUS: I asked Neil to sign only one copy that we will sneak into the pile- the rest will be signed by me. (Cat) My story about ghosts & music was beautifully illustrated by Paul Roman Martinez, who did the Calendar of Tales cards for us. Never did I dream I would share a book with Colleen Doran or Margaret Atwood, but here we are…

Summary from Z2 Comics (they have sold out of all the premium versions!)

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 assembled by Z2 editor Rantz Hoseley, who previously edited the multi-award-winning Tori book: Comic Book Tattoo

Standard Hardcover Edition — $39.99

8” x 8” Hardcover Graphic Novel

WRITERS & ARTISTS: Neil Gaiman, Bilquis Evely, Margaret Atwood, David Mack, Leah Moore, Cat Mihos, Colleen Doran, Derek McCulloch, Lar deSouza, Annie Zaleski, Marc Andreyko, Neil Kleid, Alison Sampson and Paul Roman Martinez

COVER ARTIST: David Mack

DESIGNER: Lauryn Ipsum

ps. here's what my sweet husband and shipping elf wants me to add: "My wife wrote in this!!"

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#neil gaiman #david mack #tori amos #z2 comics

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usagirotten · 7 months

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Iron Maiden and Z2 Comics Announce Piece of Mind Graphic Novel

The record that features all-timers such as "The Trooper," "Flight of Icarus" and "Revelations" vividly come to life in individual chapters dedicated to each of the nine songs on the historic release. Frontman Bruce Dickinson, an author in his own right, even contributed to the "Revelations" chapter, a particularly special moment as the song was his first official songwriting credit with Iron Maiden.

Iron Maiden and Z2 Comics have announced a graphic novel based on the band’s Piece of Mind album, arriving November 21st. Below you can get an exclusive first look at the special alternate cover featuring Eddie as “The Trooper” and its accompanying collector’s card. The graphic novel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1983 album, which contains all-time Maiden classics such as “Where Eagles Dare,” “Die with Your Boots On,” and “The Trooper.” With a solid track record of heavy metal collaborations with Anthrax, King Diamond, and more, Z2 Comics pulled out all the stops for Iron Maiden: Piece of Mind. The book features stories based on each of the album’s songs, including writing from frontman Bruce Dickinson (“Revelations”) along with an introduction penned by longtime Maiden manager Rod Smallwood. “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,” said Dickinson in a press release. “With ‘Revelations,’ it allowed me to add more layers and dimensions to the lyrics and add a new twist.” He continued: “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.” The novel was edited by Rantz Hoseley. Other writing contributions include Steven Grant (The Punisher), Tony Lee (Doctor Who), Ivan Brandon (24Seven, Viking), Sacha Gervasi, Antony Johnston (Atomic Blonde), Leah Moore and John Reppion (Conspiracy of Ravens), Brian Posehn, Chris Roberson (iZombie), and Alison Sampson (Hit-Girl). Illustrators include Carson Thorn (Batman the Barbarian), Damien Worm (The October Faction), Francesco Dossena (Dylan Dog), Christian Rosado, Staz Johnson (Rogue Trooper), John Pearson (Mindset), Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), and Danijel Žeželj (Luna Park). “The Trooper” Cutaway Edition of the novel retails for $40 is limited to 666 copies and can be pre-ordered via Rockabilia. Meanwhile, the Asylum Edition runs $300 and includes numerous extras such as art prints, a replica concert ticket, four collector’s cards, and an Eddie asylum model kit (shipped separately). Pre-orders of various formats are available via Z2 Comics.

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#comic #ironmaiden #metal #PieceofMind #TheTrooper

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margueritesauvage · 2 years

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I loved working on this project: page from #JoanJett and #theBlackhearts 40x40 #BadReputation #ILoveRockNRoll #graphicnovel - published by #Z2Comics on a story by the great Cat Mihos - with Rantz Hoseley

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fromriches-tosin · 3 years

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THE DIRT: DECLASSIFIED

Part 7

Z2 senior editor Rantz Hoseley added: "Mötley Crüe remains the one group whose live show in the '80s felt truly dangerous. Now that I know the truth about the band, it’s obvious why. We're proud to have gained the trust of these live wires to tell the secrets they've been forced to cover up for decades."

#the dirt declassified #motley crue #mötley crüe #nikki sixx #vince neil #mick mars #tommy lee #the dirt #the dirt movie

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x--daughters-of-darkness--x · 2 years

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SPIRITBOX Teams Up With Z2 COMICS For Haunting New Graphic Novel

Following their formation in 2017, Canadian quartet SPIRITBOX has continually possessed the charts with its dynamic blend of metal and block-leveling live shows. The group will now channel the story behind its 2021 debut, "Eternal Blue" (topping at No. 13 in the Billboard 200), in a new graphic novel co-created alongside veteran comic scribe Jim Krueger ("Earth X", "Justice") and artist Amilcar Pinna ("Poppy's Inferno", "Generation X"). The graphic novel unspools the eerie tale of Eva, a brilliant painter on the verge of unbelievable acclaim and success. But her inability to reconcile her public perception with her true self allows a Spiritbox — a device used to communicate with the dead — to transport her to an ethereal world. Here, she finds herself trapped in a realm where false shadows become real and dangerous.

"I am in love with this story and artwork. I cannot wait for you to discover Eva and the world that she has been thrust into," explains SPIRITBOX vocalist Courtney LaPlante. "It truly is an extension of my feelings and the state of mind I held while writing our album, 'Eternal Blue', and the lyrics that resonate with me still. Although we are very different, I can't help but let a lot of myself seep into Eva's personality and experiences. I care about her so much. Jim and Amilcar are brilliant and we are so happy to share this with you after keeping it to ourselves for so long."

Ushering the cursed device from the pages of "Eternal Blue: A Spiritbox Graphic Novel" to reality, deluxe versions of the book will include a fully functional Spiritbox replica. This machine cycles through the radio frequency spectrum, creating a din of white noise that lost souls harness to communicate from beyond the veil. This limited-edition Spiritbox is a precise replica of the mysterious artifact that allows Eva to escape from the shadow world. When activated, the box gives off a blue glow as it emits the noises of the spirit world. From the top of the box, an image of Eva is projected onto the ceiling.

For the last four-plus years, SPIRITBOX has sent tremors through the metal establishment; singles "Holy Roller" and "Secret Garden" respectively charted on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs at 25 and within Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart Top 40. Following its release, the record peaked at 13 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and topped both Billboard's Top Rock Albums and Hard Rock Album charts. To date, SPIRITBOX has received more than 100 million digital music streams and has graced the covers of Revolver, Kerrang!, Rock Sound, Pollstar and had the number one song on SiriusXM Liquid Metal for two consecutive years — the first artist in the history of the program to achieve this.

"SPIRITBOX has such a precise concept of their aesthetic, and how it ties into their music, that it makes the process of collaboration and creative exploration a joy," editor Rantz Hoseley explains. "The result is an ambitious and haunting journey that pulls you down through the 'Eternal Blue' darkness into a surreal realm of deeply personal exploration. For me, this is one of those books where it's thrilling to get to read the story before everyone else, and I cannot wait for everyone to be able to experience Eva's journey."

"When I took on this job, I had no idea what it was going to become. I loved the poetry and metaphoric mysteries of SPIRITBOX (the band)," writer Jim Krueger says. "I loved their music and the chance to finally work with Z2. But again, I was unprepared for the magic that happened creatively with this one. Or the places I was going to be allowed to go. And the art, the art. I cannot wait for people to see this. But grab quick, I might be buying all the copies."

"I couldn't wish for a better script to draw! Jim's writing on 'Spiritbox' is weird, nightmarish, and surrealist! All things that I love to draw!" artist Amilcar Pinna elaborates.

Z2 and SPIRITBOX present "Eternal Blue: A Spiritbox Graphic Novel" by writer Jim Krueger, artist Amilcar Pinna, and colorist Treonna Farrell in both softcover and hardcover formats, with covers courtesy Justin Cherry available in comic shops, as well as deluxe, super deluxe and platinum editions packaged with a Spiritbox device, exclusive vinyl variant LP of "Eternal Blue", gallery-ready prints by Jason Levesque, and more available exclusively through Z2's webstore.

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#Courtney LaPlante #Spiritbox #Eternal Blue #2022 news

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biggoonie · 7 years

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DISPLACED PERSONS OGN (RES)

story DEREK McCULLOCH

art & cover RANTZ A. HOSELEY

FROM THE WRITER OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED STAGGER LEE - NOMINATED FOR BOTH EISNER AND EAGLE AWARDS AND WINNER OF FOUR GLYPH AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST WRITER AND STORY OF THE YEAR!

In 1939, a detective in Dashell Hammett's San Francisco investigates the disappearance of an heiress while struggling to hold his family together. In 1969, twin brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the law as the Summer of Love gives way to the death of the Sixties. In 1999, a marriage explodes in violence under the strain of unsatisfied greed as the dot-com bubble reaches the bursting point.

Displaced Persons tells the story of a uniquely twisted and tragic family history spanning the most turbulent hundred years in the history of mankind: the twentieth century saw 99 wars, 16 famines, 19 pandemics, 14 genocides and one family lost hopelessly in time.

FEBRUARY 4 - 168 PAGES - FC - $19.99

#displaced persons #rantz a hoseley

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neil-gaiman · 5 years

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Is Tori Amos’s song “Flying Dutchman” inspired by you at all? That’s my head canon, at least.

No, that was about her friend Rantz Hoseley, who, in 1991 at San Diego Comic Con, after getting his Sandmans signed, gave me a cassette tape, saying “It’s by a friend of mine. She sings about you on this song Tear in Your Hand. Please don’t sue her.”

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thecomicon · 4 years

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Z2 Comics Expands With Slew Of New Hires

Indie publisher Z2 Comics is on the rise after some announcements about major upcoming releases like Grateful Dead: Origins and Electric Century. As such, it has brought on a number of new hires to help continue that growth.

Josh Frankel, publisher and founder of Z2 says:

Comics is a tough business; a fact anyone who has spent any time in the industry knows, and this is especially true in these…

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#Anthony Lauletta #comics #Dominique Roses #Jeremy Atkins #Rantz Hoseley #Z2 Comics

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planetmosh · 7 years

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The Heroin Diaries Turns 10!

Nikki Sixx And Sixx:A.M. Announce Updated 2017 Anniversary Editions Of New York Times Bestselling Memoir And Soundtrack Album

Pledge Campaign + Pre-Order NOW!

The Heroin Diaries: Ten Year Anniversary Edition by Nikki Sixx Featuring Exclusive New Chapters, New Cover & Never-Before-Seen Photos

Out October 24th on Gallery Books / Simon & Schuster

The Heroin Diaries…

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graphicpolicy · 1 year

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Preview: Judas Priest: Screaming For Vengeance

Judas Priest: Screaming For Vengeance preview. 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 #graphicnovel #comics #comicbooks

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#christopher mitten #dee cunniff #graphic novel #graphic novels #judas priest #judas priest: screaming for vengeance #neil kleid #rantz a. hoseley #z2 comics

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colleendoran · 3 years

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So excited to share with you a sneak peek of this project coming from Z2 Comics, a celebration of the work of Olivier Rousteing, creative director of the fashion house BALMAIN on his 10th anniversary!

What an honor to write and do all the art for this short story! The book was previewed during Fashion Week in Paris and will be available soon. I will let you know as soon as I know details.

And yes, for eagle eyed A DISTANT SOIL fans, I used some design element motifs from the series because the outfit from Balmain I was asked to feature (which had once been worn by Prince) was very similar to A DISTANT SOIL designs I use, as the diamond is the symbol of the House of the Avatar.

So there's a special Easter egg for my readers. Olivier made a stunning model, and it was a delight to work with my editor Rantz Hoseley on this amazing project!

#Balmain #z2 comics #comics #fashion #olivier rousteing #A Distant Soil #Rantz Hoseley #prince

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vandalamagazine · 7 years

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Nikki Sixx And The Heavy Announce Heroin Diaries Graphic Novel At Comic-Con This year marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Nikki Sixx’s drug-soaked NY Times bestselling memoir, THE HEROIN DIARIES.

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comicsbeat · 7 years

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4/20 - Heavy Metal will publish a marijuana themed companion magazine

4/20 – Heavy Metal will publish a marijuana themed companion magazine

Here’s some blazing news that just arrived in a puff of smoke: Heavy Metal Magazine is publishing a marijuana-themed magazine to add to its famed “generally high” themed classic SF/comics magazine. We hear the new pub, which is aiming for a September release, will be a “Vanity Fair meets Heavy Metal” lifestyle magazine, as devised by Heavy Metal co-CEO, Jeff Krelitz and staffers Rantz Hoseley…

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#4/20 #Heavy Metal #jeff krelitz #Jett lucas #Rantz hoseley #weed

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margueritesauvage · 3 years

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One of the 8 pages I did for "The Doors made Morrison Hotel". Graphic Novel - out now - written by Leah Moore with Rantz Hoseley published by #Z2Comics #TheDoors #MorrisonHotel #JimMorrison #rock Z2 Comics

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