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Yesterday , Iron Maiden ’s Bruce Dickinson signed at HMV in London , for his fresh The Mandrake Project record album wearing a high - vis jacket . But why ?
Yesterday , Iron Maiden’sBruce Dickinsondid asigning at HMV in London , for his newThe Mandrake Projectalbumwearing a high - vis jacket crown , with no added explanation . And it caused quite a discussion online . Had the great human beings been on a construction site ? Was he taking part in protest on the street of Paris ? No . He ’d just been to the circle up of London Comic Con ( Spring ) 2024 . Where he signed a few copies of theMandrake Projectgraphic novel that he ’s worked on with show organiser , writer and publisherTony LeeandStaz Johnson . And that Lee has been give away in very limited numbers at the show .
And because it was during set up for the show , Bruce – and everyone else – had to wear a high vis cap while all the booths were set up up .
Bruce Dickinson had to exit the show congeal up for his signing on Oxford Street in a hurry , and of course of instruction everyone want to spill to him – and Bruce also was mesmerised with the Daleks being set up – that he had to be rushed into a cab and never had time – or never think – to change . So no , ihe is not at the show this weekend . But his signature is .
The Mandrake Projectwill be published by Z2 Comics in twelve episodes , accumulate into three graphic novels , in 2024,and is described as"a dark , grownup story of power , abuse and a struggle for personal identity , set against the background of scientific and occult genius . " It will link up in with Dickinson ’s upcoming solo album and Latin American / European spell day of the month , also hump as Bruce Dickinson’sThe Mandrake Project . Tony Lee writes"You know what ? It ’s an insane feeling when Iron Maiden ’s genuine web site announce I ’m doing a 12 - part series with Bruce Dickinson … This has been a really surd thing to keep secret ! Suffice to say , this is a hell of a projection , and presently the ONLY body of work for hire writing I ’m concentrating on ! "
An eight - varlet comic prequel toThe Mandrake Project , entitledAfterglow Of Ragnarok , is included within the vinyl 7 " single booklet which accompanies the undivided of the same name and sets the scene for the story to come . The 7 " single also features Dickinson ’s original solo demo version of the song ' If Eternity Should Fail ' , which first appeared on Iron Maiden ’s record album The Book Of Souls in 2015 . You canpre - order here .
The first bingle to be taken from it will be ' Afterglow of Ragnarok ' , a spectacular and larger-than-life track that introduces the world not just to the euphony of the album but to the compelling narrative that forms the basis ofThe Mandrake Project .
" It was authoritative to countersink the timbre of the undertaking with this caterpillar track , " Dickinson explain . " As befitting its title , it ’s a clayey vocal and there ’s a great big Riffian driving it … but there ’s also a material melody in the chorus that exhibit the light and shade that the sleep of the album brings … and just await until you see the television ! "
The London Film and Comic Conis held double a twelvemonth in London that focuses on films , cult television , play , anime , cosplay , and comics , organised by Showmasters Ltd and presently held at Olympia London near Hammersmith and Earl ’s Court . It also has a small outpouring show to kick thing off , called the London Comic Con . It all began in 2004 from the same ship’s company that organises the Autographica and Collectormania events . The normal concord a large trader anteroom selling film , comic , and skill fiction - related memorabilia , and original film property , along with guest talks , professional photoshoots , autograph sessions , cosplay events , and displays .
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