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Moore & Reppion are thrilled to announce that we scripted a story for Z2 Comics’ IRON MAIDEN: PIECE OF MIND Graphic Novel anthology. Teaming up with incredible artist John Pearson, we created a story based on track 6. from the album, “Still Life“, which has always been one of my (John’s) all-time favourite ‘Maiden tracks. Not least, because the song’s lyrics have long been rumoured to have been based on Ramsey Campbell‘s 1964 short story “The Inhabitant of the Lake“. This, it turns out, is a rumour that ‘Maiden themselves do not confirm. However, we didn’t let that stop us from getting in touch with Ramsey, who we are lucky enough to know, and asking him if we could have his blessing to add a bit of Severn Valley Mythos into the mix. Which we did. So, a Moore Reppion and Pearson collaboration that’s both an Iron Maiden thing and, secretly, a bit of a Ramsey Campbell thing. Pretty much the most wonderful (and, of course, terrifying) thing ever. We really hope you love it as much as we do.

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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the release of Iron Maiden’s 1983 masterpiece ‘Piece of Mind’

40 years have passed since the release of IRON MAIDEN’s groundbreaking fourth studio album, PIECE OF MIND. Released in 1983, Piece Of Mind was the band’s first album to enter the U.S. Billboard Top 20, peaking at #14, achieving RIAA PLATINUM Certification in the U.S. More than an album, it was a thunderous statement of intent by a band whose meteoric rise from the East End of London would thrust them into the realms of legend. This fall the metal pioneers have partnered with Z2, the award-winning publisher, to bring the multi-platinum album Piece of Mind to book form. Available Tuesday, November 21, IRON MAIDEN: PIECE OF MIND, is a stunning love letter to fans from one of the most celebrated metal bands in music history. Opening with an introduction titled “Piece of Mind at 40” by ever-present manager Rod Smallwood, this commemorative book is packed with comics, art, and testimonials from acclaimed writers, artists, actors and musicians, as a powerful celebration of the living legend that is IRON MAIDEN.

A jaw-dropping work that pushes the boundaries of print production and presentation, The Oversized Deluxe and Asylum Editions of IRON MAIDEN: PIECE OF MIND are encased in an asylum clamshell with a locking mechanism. Maiden’s iconic mascot EDDIE growls and snarls from behind the die-cut bars on the asylum doors, but the sliding bolt is designed to keep him safely confined!  However, when the reader dares to unlock the book, they will be delighted as Eddie breaks free of his chains and straitjacket!

An All-Star Team of Artists and Writers

Assembling an all-star team to create new interpretations of the most important metal album in music, Iron Maiden: Piece of Mind features original stories for each of the nine album tracks including 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 first track in Maiden history 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 metal authority Brian Posehn (writer, comedian, actor) with art by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), Sun and Steel by multiple World Fantasy Award-nominee Chris Roberson (iZombie) with art by Danijel Žeželj (Luna Park), and To Tame a Land, written and illustrated by Alison Sampson (Hit-Girl). In addition, between each story, the book is packed with original pieces of art by acclaimed illustrators, including Montos, Ghoulish Gary, Steve Chanks, Jan Meininghaus, Kyle Hotz, Jay Geldhof, Darin Hazmat, Travis Knight, Akirant and Nat Jones.

The impact of Piece of Mind and Iron Maiden across the creative community is reflected by the star-studded testimonials contained within, including Simon Gallup (The Cure), Matt Bellamy (Muse), AEW legend Chris Jericho, MMA Superstar Josh Barnett, multiple Grammy®-nominee and Lifetime Achievement Award-honoree Chuck D, Grammy®-winning director Jonas Akerlund, and multiple Grammy®-nominee Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian.

Including: The Trooper cover by multiple Eisner-nominee J.G. Jones (Y: The Last Man), Asylum Edition with cover by multiple Society of Illustrators-winner Jason Edmiston, Die With Your Boots On cover by UK Iron Maiden illustrator Dan Mumford, and The Flight of the Icarus cover by Eisner-nominee Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth) with an additional The Trooper Cutaway cover by famed poster artist Travis Knight.