After releasing graphic novels inspired by Dio 's Holy Diver , King Diamond 's Abigail , Angra 's Templo das Sombras , Slayer 's Repentless and Mamonas Assassinas Anthrax 's classic 1987 album , Among the Living .
The comic book is narrated by the character The Not Man and follows the lyrical content of each track on the album. The Not Man's new look was developed by Greg Nicotero ( The Walking Dead ), the story was written by Jimmy Palmiotti ( Harley Quinn, Blondie: Against the Odds ), and the illustrations are by Nelson [ Faro DeCastro ], who is also responsible for the illustrations in the comic book Aliens.
The comic book was released in the United States a few months ago, and features a veritable constellation of collaborators on the scripts and illustrations: Scott Ian, Corey Taylor, Rob Zombie, Charlie Benante, and many others.
Anthrax's frontman and guitarist, Scott Ian, contributed an original story inspired by the anthem "I Am the Law." The story features the legendary comic book antihero Judge Dredd .
“I grew up with Marvel and DC comics, and they’ve been a part of my life since I was four or five years old,” said Charlie Benante of Anthrax. “My mother worked at the Primrose Bakery on Tremont Avenue in New York City, and when I went to work with her, I would sit in the back with the bakers. I would read and draw the superhero comics she bought for me at a nearby newsstand. Since then, I’ve loved everything about comics and the neighborhood comic shops,” he added.
In Brazil, "Among the Living" will have two versions, each with a different cover. The first, in paperback format with a cardstock cover and flaps. The second version, in a deluxe format, will have a hardcover and 4 free posters.
With 160 full-color pages, “Among the Living” hits the market on February 28th, and can be pre-ordered on the publisher's website with a 30% discount until November 30th.
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