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THE HYSTERIA IS REAL IN ALL-NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL AND MORE FROM ROCK LEGENDS DEF LEPPARD AND VAULT COMICS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Graphic Novel in Headshell\u2019s Line to Kick Off with Def Leppard\u2019s 2024 Tour<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missoula, MT (July 23, 2024): Def Leppard <\/strong>and the Vault Comics imprint Headshell<\/strong> are pleased to offer their forthcoming graphic novel collaboration, Hysteria<\/strong><\/em><\/a> co-written by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen<\/strong> and Eliot Rahal<\/strong> (Bleed Them Dry, The Vain, Midnight Vista<\/em>), with illustrations by Alex Schlitz<\/strong> (YULE: Dreadful Tales for the Holiday Season, Sagas of the Shield Maiden Vol. 2<\/em>), Fabi Marques<\/strong> (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Batman: The World)<\/em> as colorist and Andworld Design<\/strong> as letterer. Def Leppard kicked off their 2024 North American summer tour in July. Retail and deluxe editions of Hysteria<\/em> will be released spring 2025 with merch to follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBlending music and comics together like this is an incredible and insane dream, and I could not be more thrilled by the work Eliot, Alex, and Vault have put into Hysteria<\/em>. It has been a joy and one hell of a ride. I know fans are going to love it,\u201d said Phil Collen, Def Leppard guitarist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuing the celebration of rock, the graphic novel Hysteria<\/em> follows Foz, the frontwoman of indie band Darkside, after she inherits her father’s estate and discovers it comes with a half-remembered guitar from her childhood. The guitar speaks to her, promising fame and success. Soon, it delivers. But when Darkside\u2019s equipment is stolen at a massive music venue, just before they\u2019re set to take the stage with Def Leppard, Foz goes on the warpath to get it back. A knuckle-dusting rampage ensues, and the guitar’s true history is revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-writer Eliot Rahal said, \u201cFrom the very beginning, before we had anything, this story felt big. Phil came to us with a vision, a ton of passion, and the word \u2018Hysteria\u2019\u2014something that has a lot of history for the band. It\u2019s something that carries a lot of meaning. A legacy. And in many ways, that\u2019s what this story is about. The Vault team  worked with me tirelessly to help create a framework to capture that spirit. Then\u2026 as the team assembled and the art came in\u2026 I saw the idea take shape in real-time, and the weight of the project became even more real. I put everything I had into this book because it was clear to me that everyone else also had as well. I\u2019ll be forever grateful for being a part of this project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Def Leppard\u2019s Hysteria<\/em>, the graphic novel, features never-before-heard music from Darkside, to be recorded in collaboration with Phil Collen, as it tells the story of the world’s most dangerous guitar. Additional details on the release of the Darkside EP will be announced at a later date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a Midwestern native raised on rock and roll and a musician from a family of musicians, Foz and Darkside’s story has come to mean a lot to me,\u201d added illustrator Alex Schlitz. \u201dThe opportunity to work on this book with Def Leppard has been not only a huge honor, but such an exhilarating treat. I’m so grateful to be part of the team bringing this story to life, and I’ve had such a blast working with Eliot, Phil, and Fabi to create this world. I’m excited for everyone else to finally get to come on the journey with us!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damian Wassel, Vault CEO, added, \u201cI could say all the usual things about this graphic novel. Hysteria is one of the most iconic albums of all time. Def Leppard are titans of rock. So, no surprise, the graphic novel rocks too. But there\u2019s so much more to it than that. Because Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen isn\u2019t just an animal on the guitar. He\u2019s a lifelong comics fan. Poured out on the pages of this graphic novel is a story he couldn\u2019t tell you in a song that takes you to places Def Leppard have never gone before with their music. Leading the creative charge for the band on this project, Phil has worked hand in hand with writer Eliot Rahal and artist Alex Schlitz to create a graphic novel that takes off like a rocket, about a band that gets cursed and is left with no choice but to run riot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Def Leppard joins forces this summer with fellow rock icons Journey for The Summer Stadium Tour 2024, which kicked off on July 6th in St. Louis, MO at Busch Stadium and will run through 24 cities, from coast-to-coast, ending on September 8th in Denver, Colorado at Coors Field. Cheap Trick, and The Steve Miller Band will join the tour, varying city by city. Tickets are currently still available through local providers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horror, thrills, music, and more are blended together in this fun, fast-paced, roller coaster ride from one of the biggest bands in rock history. Hysteria<\/em> will be available in stores and online on April 15, 2025.


ABOUT THE CREATORS<\/strong>

Def Leppard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame<\/strong>\u00ae inductees Def Leppard – Joe Elliot<\/strong>t (vocals), Phil Collen<\/strong> (guitar), Rick Savage <\/strong>(bass), Vivian Campbell <\/strong>(guitar) and Rick Allen <\/strong>(drums) \u2014 continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over the course of their career, the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group\u2019s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard<\/strong> to be heralded as the world\u2019s greatest live rock band. Def Leppard\u2019s influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums, including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania<\/strong> and Hysteria<\/strong>\u2014 the former of which is now celebrating its 40th anniversary \u2014 capturing the group\u2019s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as \u201cRock of Ages\u201d, Pour Some Sugar on Me\u201d and \u201cFoolin.\u201d  For the first time, in January 2018 Def Leppard debuted their full recording catalog worldwide via streaming and download platforms<\/a>. As they did with the original release of their records, Def Leppard dominated the worldwide charts again, which found their albums charting in the iTunes Top 10 <\/strong>in more than 30 countries<\/strong>, including Hysteria<\/strong> at #3 in the US, and #5 in the UK (36 years after the album had charted at #1 in the Billboard charts).  Def Leppard also had the #1, #2 and #3 records on the US catalog albums chart. The band have gone on to amass a staggering 5.5 billion streams since 2018, reaching a younger 18-44 demographic that now represents 58% of their fanbase. Additionally, the band have garnered an impressive 18 million followers across their social media platforms. In May 2022, Def Leppard released their critically and commercially acclaimed twelfth studio album Diamond Star Halos<\/strong>. The album debuted at #1 on the Apple<\/strong> and Amazon Music <\/strong>charts, scored a Top 10 debut on Billboard\u2019s Top 200 Albums chart, marking the band\u2019s eighth Top 10 album of their career, and garnered a #1 debut on Billboard\u2019s Hard Rock chart. Globally, Diamond Star Halos<\/strong> notched numerous Top 10 chart entries including a Top 5 debut in the UK. Following this success, the band released their 13th studio album Drastic Symphonies <\/strong>with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 2023. The album charted at #4 in the UK album charts \u2013 their highest UK chart entry in over 32 years\u2014and spent an impressive 15 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Current Classical<\/em> chart. In early 2023, the band scored a U.K. #1 Netflix film with their cameo in the acclaimed movie Bank Of Dave<\/em>. The band will return for the film\u2019s highly anticipated sequel, Bank of Dave 2<\/em>, set for release in 2025. Following the close of their historic 2018 co-headline stadium and arena run in North America, Def Leppard<\/strong> sold more than 1,000,000 tickets, a massive feat in today\u2019s touring world. Def Leppard & M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce topped that number yet again with another sold out stadium run in 2022 & 2023 selling over 2.1 million tickets across the globe while performing in 27 countries and on five continents. As always, the group continues to push the boundaries with their electrifying live shows and are currently filling stadiums across North America with Journey on The Summer Stadium Tour 2024. Most recently, the band teamed up with legendary guitarist Tom Morello for their single \u201cJust Like 73\u201d, which soared to #1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eliot Rahal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eliot Rahal<\/strong> is a comics\/writer and creator best known for his work on Bleed Them Dry<\/em> (Vault Comics), Hot Lunch Special<\/em>, Midnight Vista, <\/em>and Cult Classic <\/em>(Vault Comics).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex Schlitz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex Schlitz<\/strong> is a comic artist, illustrator and animator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her work has been featured in independent comic anthologies YULE: Dreadful Tales for the Holiday Season <\/em>and Sagas of the Shield Maiden Vol. 2<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabi Marques<\/strong>

Fabi Marques<\/strong>\u00a0is a professional comic book colorist for Vault Comics, DC Comics, Boom! Studios, IDW, Sumerian, Mad Cave. She is based in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Learn more at:\u00a0https:\/\/fabicolors.com\/<\/a>, https:\/\/twitter.com\/porrafabizinha <\/a>\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/porrafabi_\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Campbell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Campbell <\/strong>is a twice-Eisner-nominated comic-book letterer, one-time writer (perhaps again in the future!) and occasional artist (although his enthusiasm rather outstrips his actual ability). He knows more about print production than mortal man was meant to know and has also scanned more images than you’ve had hot dinners. Unless you’re ninety years old. Learn more at: http:\/\/clintflickerlettering.blogspot.com\/<\/a>, https:\/\/twitter.com\/CampbellLetters<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT VAULT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vault<\/strong> is a critically acclaimed entertainment company that curates bold new science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. We have been committed to working with historically underrepresented talent since day one. Purpose-built to create enduring fans, our expansive catalog of more than ninety original titles attracts a diverse and growing fandom. Launching new stories first as comics and graphic novels, Vault has partnered with leading companies like A&E, BET, Boatrocker, CBS, Netflix, Paramount, and others, to adapt its story properties to film, television, video games, and more. In 2023 Vault will launch Headshell, a line of graphic novels in collaboration with some of the world\u2019s most iconic recording artists like Metallica, Def Leppard, the Beach Boys, Fall Out Boy\u2019s Pete Wentz, Redman, Slash, and more. Press inquiries should be sent to: press@vaultcomics.com<\/a> Learn more at http:\/\/www.vaultcomics.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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