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Preview: Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project #2 (of 10)

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project #2 (of 10)

(W) Bruce Dickinson, Tony Lee (A) Staz Johnson, Piotr Kowalski (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz
In Shops: Mar 20, 2024
SRP: $10.00

Why would an organization determined to control of immortality utilize someone as reckless and dangerous as Necropolis? Some of the answers are brought to light as the past and present collide, revealing the shocking secrets of Necropolis’ childhood, and how those moments led to him becoming a part of the Mandrake Project.

Bruce Dickinson's The Mandrake Project #2

Preview: Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project #1

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project #1

(W) Bruce Dickinson, Tony Lee (A) Staz Johnson (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz
In Shops: Jan 17, 2024
SRP: $10.00

Over the last decade, Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson has crafted the story behind THE MANDRAKE PROJECT, the 12-issue quarterly comic series accompanying his upcoming solo album of the same name. Now, accompanied by the creative team of writer Tony Lee and artist Staz Johnson, Bruce is releasing century-spanning generational war between the forces of science and mysticism for control of immortality through Z2 Comics. With covers by Bill Sienkiewicz, this is an epic tale that you won’t want to miss.

Bruce Dickinson's The Mandrake Project #1

Preview: Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project #1

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project #1

(W) Bruce Dickinson, Tony Lee (A) Staz Johnson (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz
In Shops: Jan 17, 2024
SRP: $10.00

Z2 and Bruce Dickinson Collaborate on a 12-Issue Limited Comic Series: The Mandrake Project

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Z2 is collaborating with legendary rock and roll frontman Bruce Dickinson for an original comic series tied to his upcoming solo album The Mandrake Project, being released by BMG on March 1, 2024. Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project #1, arrives in comic shops and at Z2comics.com on January 17, 2024! The 12-issue limited series is an epic saga of opposing forces battling to use the powers of science and magic to gain control of immortality. It’s a story developed by Bruce over the last decade, and The Mandrake Project is brought to life through his creative partnership with iconic team of creators – including script by Tony Lee, art by Staz Johnson, lettering by Troy Peteri, coloring by Gabo, covers by multiple Eisner-winner Bill Sienkiewicz. Edited by Eisner and Harvey-winner Rantz A. Hoseley, Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project 12-issue comic series is a vital component of Bruce’s narrative and music experience. The excitement kicked off with the release of the single “Afterglow of Ragnarok” on December 1, which contained an eight-page comic prologue, followed by the release of the first issue of the comic to retail shops on January 17th.

Z2 is making 666 editions of Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project Signed Bundles available to fans. This uniquely curated collection comes with one (1) The Mandrake Project Foil Collector’s Card, signed by Bruce Dickinson; One (1) Felt Trading Card Pouch; One (1) Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project, Issue No. 1; One (1) The Mandrake Project 1st Printing Certificate of Authenticity; One (1) Bill Sienkiewicz illustrated The Mandrake Project Art Print and will be sold as a set for $100 USD, only at Z2comics.com.

The Mandrake Project events continue with a comic preview inserted in the special deluxe CD version of the album with promotional appearances for the comic series as well as extensive worldwide touring through 2025.

The battle for immortality begins with Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project #1 available at comic retailers and direct from Z2Comics.com on January 17, 2024. The large-sized 9.35” x 9:35” 36-page single issue with cardstock cover is priced at $10 and arrives in a sealed bag with a first-printing certificate of authenticity – the first of a 12-issue run arriving quarterly over the course of the next three years, including annual trade paperbacks every fall. Release dates for 2024 and 2025 as follows: