Pantera Announces “Vulgar Display of Power” Graphic Novel

Pantera and Z2 Comics are taking things to “a new level” this year with a Vulgar display of power graphic novel and the announcement comes just in time, a day before the landmark metal album’s 30th anniversary.

“We’re really happy and excited to have this graphic novel come out for the fans and to be part of something special, as far as its artists and creators go,” said legendary Pantera frontman Philip Anselmo.

As for these artists and creators, the list of notable participants is rather impressive.

Musicians Eric Peterson (Testament), Keith Buckley (ex-Every Time I Die), Alan Robert (Life of Agony), Burton C. Bell (ex-Fear Factory, Ascension of the Watchers) have all contributed to the upcoming graphic novel, like is Steve Niles (30 days of night), Tony Lee (Beartooth: The Journey Below) and illustrators Brian Ewing, Ryan J. Downey, Erik Rodriguez, Ryan Kelly, Steve Chanks, Kevin Mellon, John Pearson, Danijel Zezelj and esteemed tattoo artist Paul Booth.

Amplified for the graphic novel’s 2022 release, Pantera bassist Rex Brown enthused, “Check out our new killer Vulgar graphic novel, I can’t wait to discover everything!! And neither do you!!”

Booth added, “I’m not sure I can even express what a huge honor it was to work on this project for Pantera. The first music tour I was on, Pantera was headlining. That was in 94 with Sepultura and Biohazard. To this day, I still compare every tour I’ve been on because it was truly the most special to me. This project was a great experience and I’m so grateful to all the involved persons !”

See several cover variations below and take a look at the Vulgar display of power resin statue “punch action” further down the page. Pre-order the graphic novel here, available in hardcover, softcover, deluxe, super deluxe and platinum editions and more here.

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