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Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson is about to deliver another volume of his fantastical comic-book series The Mandrake Project, and by all accounts, the Air Raid Siren suggests the latest instalment is going to get “really weird.” Fittingly dubbed The Mandrake Project: Year Two, the next volume arrives as a four-chapter follow-up to 2025’s initial Mandrake collection. A press release explains that the project — written by Dickinson and Tony Lee, and featuring interior art from John Devilman and Piotr Kowalski — continues to focus on anti-hero Dr. Necropolis, while portraying “the war between magic and science for the control of immortality.” It apparently involves “a near-death experience that propels Necropolis into a parallel world where he learns the dark secrets of his twisted family tree.” The tale is said to be full of revelations and “supernatural forces.” “Just hold on to your proverbial hats folks… This one gets REALLY weird,” Dickinson expressed in a statement, co-writer Tony Lee adding, “You thought the first book was going to get us sued and bring out the pitchforks? You haven t seen anything yet!” The 184-page The Mandrake Project: Year Two also features a foreword by film director Sacha Gervasi (Anvil) and a die-cut cover from comics legend Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin), as well as extras like interviews with Dickinson and tour essays from his time on the road supporting 2024’s The Mandrake Project album. The official release date has yet to be pegged down, but The Mandrake Project: Year Two is expected to arrive this October via Z2 Comics. You can pre-order a bundle with both Year One and Year Two now in Revolver’s shop, where you’ll likewise find other merch items from Dickinson and Iron Maiden.

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Harper Nonfiction is set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain. "Hello Boys And Girls!" will be published into hardback, ebook and audio on October 22, 2026. Nicko is the legendary drummer for IRON MAIDEN, joining the ba...