Post Malone has officially announced that he will attend New York Comic Con with Vault Comics to celebrate his best-selling comic book series, Big Rig.
Post will join the already announced Big Rig panel that will take place on Friday October 10th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm inside the Javitz Center in room 405. The panel will also feature Big Rig artist Nathan Gooden, Big Rig co-writer and Vault Editor-in-Chief Adrian Wassel, and Vault CEO and Publisher, Damian Wassel. The panel will be full of surprises as it focuses on the past, present, and future of all things Big Rig, from inside the comic to its adaptations beyond.
Vault will have limited quantities of special deluxe hardcover editions of Big Rig for sale at the site, as well as some exceedingly rare Big Rig #1 convention exclusive single issue variant covers drawn by legendary artists such as Peach Momoko and Pete Carroll.
Vault and Post Malone have teased the return of the Big Rig comic series in 2026 with Big Rig, Book 2: Damned. Vault have released a piece of teaser art by Nathan Gooden, hinting at what’s to come as the Rig’s journey continues.
In the next chapter of Big Rig, Trucker, Edda, and Batu have put Lucifer and the Princess of Hell in the rearview mirror, but the bloodshed is far from finished. Satan has sent a new general to lead his invasion. As Belphegor advances through Europe on a mission to raise Hell, the Rig chases, only to end up on a collision course with an unexpected enemy: invaders from the north capitalizing on the chaos. Now, it’s a war on two fronts. And what’s worse, both enemies possess weapons that make the Rig look less like the miracle our heroes need and more like a deathtrap. Will the vehicle keeping them alive be their doom? All depends on how well Trucker can drive.
Big Rig is written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel, drawn by Nathan Gooden, colored by Eisner-nominee Der-Shing Helmer, lettered by Jim Campbell, and designed by Tim Daniel.
Vault has announced they will host a star-studded panel for Post Malone’s Big Rig at New York Comic Con 2025. Joining the panel will be Vault Editor-in-Chief and Big Rig co-writer Adrian Wassel, series artist Nathan Gooden, Vault Publisher & CEO Damian Wassel, and some extremely special guests. The Big Rig panel will be moderated by Coy Jandreau.
The panel will take place on Friday October 10th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm inside the Javitz Center in room 405 and will focus on the past, present, and future of all things Big Rig, from inside the comic to its adaptations beyond.
Vault will have limited quantities of special deluxe hardcover editions of Post Malones’ Big Rig for sale at the site, as well as some very rare Big Rig #1 convention exclusive single issue variants by legendary artists Peach Momoko and Pete Carroll.
Vault has announced an expanded line of covers that will be included in the variant bundle boxes for Post Malone’s Big Rig #1. Every box will now included an additional new cover by the legendary Jim Mahfood. In addition, hyper-rare new alternate versions of the previously announced Peach Momoko and Maria Wolf covers will be included. Now, every bundle will come with eleven covers in stead of ten, at no additional cost.
Every issue of Big Rig will be released with special, randomly distributed variant covers that will be only available to local comic shops, including hyper-limited one-of-one variants from the industry’s most popular and influential artists. Fans are encouraged to reach out to their local comic shop and preorder now. The double-sized Post Malone’s Big Rig #1 will hit store shelves this July.
The full lineup of covers and their rarity can be found below:
Cover B – Main Variant – Maria Wolf (guaranteed in every box)
Cover C – 3 in 10 Bronze Variant – Corin Howell (guaranteed in every box)
Cover D – 2 in 25 Silver Variant – Darick Robertson
Cover E – 1 in 500 Foil Gold Variant – Peach Momoko
Cover F – 1 in 40,000 Diamond Variant – Peach Momoko, One-of-One Diamond Edition
Cover J – Jim Mahfood One-per-Box Thank You Variant (guaranteed in every box)
Cover K – 1:85 Maria Wolf Black & White Vault Lines Edition
Cover L – 1:10,000 Peach Momoko Mud Flap Edition
Cover M – 1:10,000 Peach Momoko Blood Flap Edition
The Dark Ages…Demon hordes plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of The Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to drive back the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. What crashes to earth is The Rig, a fully loaded tractor trailer. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left standing is an enigmatic former priest excommunicated from The Six Petals. He will become Trucker and lead the fight against Hell behind the wheel of a demon-slaying machine.
An original story created by the 9x diamond recording artist, Big Rig is written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel, drawn by Nathan Gooden, colored by Eisner-nominee Der-shing Helmer, lettered by Jim Campbell, and designed by Tim Daniel.
The double-sized Big Rig #1 hits store shelves July 16th, 2025.
Aethon Books has announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Vault Comics. The two companies in 2023 announced a partnership to publish titles across the comic book and graphic novel and ebook and audiobook categories.
In the 2023 partnership, Aethon was to publish ebook and audiobook adaptations and tie-ins of titles from the Vault library, while Vault would publish comic book and graphic novel adaptations and tie-ins of titles from the Aethon library. Two subsequent announcements were made regarding actual products (catch that here and here). In 2020, Heavy Metal Entertainment and Aethon announced a similar partnership.
Vault will continue to be led by CEO, Damian Wassel, and CCO, Adrian Wassel. Aethon co-founders Rhett Bruno and Steve Beaulieu will join the board of Vault. Wassel confirmed that the deal does not affect current staffing at Vault and team members will continue in their roles.
Wassel also indicated that high profile investors in Vault including Jeff Ubben, UTA, Crush Ventures and Metallica’s investment arm Black Squirrel Partners remain invested in the merged company.
The terms of Aethon and Vault’s deal have not been disclosed.
Post Malone and Vault have released a very special video to promote Free Comic Book Day, local comic shops, and Post’s new Vault series, Big Rig, that will debut as part of Free Comic Book Day on May 3rd, 2025.
An original story created by the 9x diamond recording artist, Big Rig is written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel, and drawn by Nathan Gooden. Big Rig is Evil Dead meets Mad Max: Fury Road in this story set in medieval Europe, where the only thing standing in the way of the horde of demons infesting the continent is a mysterious armored 18-wheeler seemingly sent from the heavens.
THEY PRAYED FOR A MIRACLE. THEY GOT 25 TONS AND 18 WHEELS OF HOLY WEAPON.
BIG RIG, created by Post Malone.
The Dark Ages…Demon hordes plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of The Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to drive back the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. What crashes to earth is The Rig, a fully loaded tractor trailer. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left standing is an enigmatic former priest excommunicated from The Six Petals. He will become Trucker and lead the fight against Hell behind the wheel of a demon-slaying machine.
Written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel. Drawn by Barbaric co-creator and Dark Knights of Steel artist Nathan Gooden.
Post Malone, Vault Comics, and Platinum Dunes have announced that Post’s Malone’s Big Rigwill release as a special limited series of comics available only in comic book stores. The double-sized Big Rig #1 will debut in stores on July 9th, 2025, with subsequent issues released monthly.
Every issue of Big Rig will be released with special, randomly distributed variant covers, including hyper-limited one-of-one variants from the industry’s most popular and influential artists. This stellar lineup of artists includes Daniel Warren Johnson, Peach Momoko, Tula Lotay, Maria Wolf, Jim Mahfood, Darick Robertson, Corin Howell, Dan Panosian, Luana Vecchio, and Big Rig series artist, Nathan Gooden. Additional variant artists will be announced in the weeks to come.
An original story created by the 9x diamond recording artist, Big Rig is written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel, and drawn by Nathan Gooden. Big Rig is Evil Dead meets Mad Max: Fury Road in this story set in medieval Europe, where the only thing standing in the way of the horde of demons infesting the continent is a mysterious armored 18-wheeler seemingly sent from the heavens.
Working closely with Post Malone, Vault will launch the story as a limited single issues series, with direct-to-consumer editions of the graphic novel available for pre-order beginning in May, and shipping in October, and a retail release in early 2026. Meanwhile, Post Malone, Platinum Dunes, and Vault will concurrently develop a feature film adaptation of the story.
Fans everywhere can check out Big Rig as part of Free Comic Book Day, and can pick up the double-sized first issue of Big Rig at their local comic shop on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025.
THEY PRAYED FOR A MIRACLE. THEY GOT 25 TONS AND 18 WHEELS OF HOLY WEAPON.
BIG RIG, created by Post Malone.
The Dark Ages…Demon hordes plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of The Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to drive back the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. What crashes to earth is The Rig, a fully loaded tractor trailer. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left standing is an enigmatic former priest excommunicated from The Six Petals. He will become Trucker and lead the fight against Hell behind the wheel of a demon-slaying machine.
Written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel. Drawn by Barbaric co-creator and Dark Knights of Steel artist Nathan Gooden.
9x diamond-certified GRAMMY Award-nominated Post Malone, Vault Comics, and Platinum Dunes team up to bring Post Malone’s Big Rig to Free Comic Book Day 2025. An original story created by the global superstar, Big Rig is written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel, and drawn by Nathan Gooden. The first chapter will be released exclusively at local comic shops on Free Comic Book Day 2025. Free Comic Book Day takes place on May 3, 2025.
Evil Dead meets Mad Max: Fury Road in this story set in medieval Europe, where the only thing standing in the way of the horde of demons infesting the continent is a mysterious armored 18-wheeler seemingly sent from the heavens.
Alongside the graphic novel, Post Malone, Platinum Dunes, and Vault are developing a feature film adaptation together with director Michael Bay.
The complete graphic novel will be available later in 2025, with a release date to be announced.
THEY PRAYED FOR A MIRACLE. THEY GOT 25 TONS AND 18 WHEELS OF HOLY WEAPON.
BIG RIG, created by Post Malone.
The Dark Ages…Demon hordes plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of The Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to drive back the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. What crashes to earth is The Rig, a fully loaded tractor trailer. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left standing is an enigmatic former priest excommunicated from The Six Petals. He will become Trucker and lead the fight against Hell behind the wheel of a demon-slaying machine.
Written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel. Drawn by Barbaric co-creator and Dark Knights of Steel artist Nathan Gooden.
Vault Comics has revealed Myriad, a new publishing imprint with a distinct focus on middle grade (MG) and young adult (YA) stories that will be delivered in a wide range of unique and convenient formats. The new imprint will feature an array of new and established creative voices poised to make a strong impact in the MG and YA space.
Myriad will offer a bevy of titles in a variety of unique sizes and formats, spanning original graphic novels, one-shot graphic novellas, prestige-format graphic albums, and serialized graphic stories packaged in robust formats beyond the traditional 22-page floppy comic book. Myriad is headed by Vault Editor-In-Chief, Adrian Wassel, and Vault’s Vice President of Branding & Design, Tim Daniel.
Myriad’s first slate of titles are set for a 2019 release. The specific titles and creators will be announced in just a few short weeks.
Vault Comics Editor-in-Chief, Adrian Wassel, issued a thank you statement to fans, retailers, and creators. Rounding out Vault Comics’ first year as a publisher, Wassel’s thank you statement sheds light on the company’s past, present, and exciting future:
Vault has been publishing comics for fifteen months. This March, at Emerald City Comic Con, we celebrated our one year anniversary with our very first panel, ‘New Blood: A Year in the Life of a New Publisher.’ Some wonderfully kind people showed up, but it was not a big crowd. (Thank you to everyone who did, and thank you especially to Katie Proctor, our intrepid moderator. Go support her store Books With Pictures the next time you’re in Portland, Oregon.)
If we hosted that same panel today, just two months later, we have a suspicion quite a few more folks would grab a chair, eager to hear about the most amazing and terrifying year of our lives. It’s no mystery why we have that suspicion. We’ve been on a run of some pretty incredible announcements. The kind of announcements about the kind of deals that loudly say: We are here to stay.
But our rapid growth has come with growing pains, and we want to acknowledge that. We want to acknowledge every reader, every creator, and every store that has stuck by us through release delays, through slow payments, through sometimes glacially slow communication as our small team scrambled around the office trying to keep up with deadlines. We want to thank everyone who ever had a reason to doubt us, but chose instead to give us a chance—to march beside us and boost us higher than we ever expected to reach in such a short time.
Thank you.
Here are some things few people know: When we began, Damian was finishing his doctorate at the University of Michigan. Adrian worked at a nearby ranch, helping with everything from clearing fence lines to doctoring calves. Tim worked full time at the University of Montana. Nathan drove for Uber. Kim ran her own design studio while raising her daughter (she still does both; she’s obviously the coolest).
Now we work together every day in an office with a big, encouraging Vault sign on the front window. We’ve moved from the necessarily touchy first year of a business into the even more defining second year with an exhilarating upsurge. We have many more milestones to clear. They are endless, actually, and that thrills us. We will always embrace the readers and creators that this industry has had among its ranks from day one, but has not regularly elevated, because you have embraced us—through thick and thin.
Here’s to fifteen more months, fifteen more years, fifteen more decades.
