ILLENIUM Announces New Graphic Novel
“ILLENIUM Presents: Starfall” from Z2 Comics
Coming November 21, 2023
One of dance music’s most prominent, active, and successful acts, tells his epic origin story in this vibrant 80-page graphic novel
Z2 is proud to announce ILLENIUM: Presents Starfall, a collaboration with the musical mastermind that channels the infectious energy of his five-album career into a new, neon-splashed graphic novel.
In a cold totalitarian society where only the fittest survive, Nick has embraced a new world order of violence and brutality, blindly following his overseers’ wishes no matter how much blood stains his hands. To meet these vicious ends, Nick relies on an addictive Substance—a potent elixir that his malignant overlord rations out to the loyally subservient.
But a mysterious woman named Ash soon challenges his worldview, unlocking a potential of harmony rooted in a winding mythology of phoenixes and fire. To transcend the dystopia he helped create, Nick will have to battle demons of addictions and unearth the secrets of ILLENIUM.
ILLENIUM joins writers Frank Marraffino (Marvel ZombiesI, Dee Snider: He’s Not Gonna Take It) and artists Pablo Andrés and Luis Expósito Hernández for this gripping new sci-fi venture. Emilio Adrias provides cover art.
“The chance to bring my origin story to life in graphic novel form has always been a dream of mine,” said ILLENIUM. “This will be unlike anything anyone has ever seen from me before.”
“At Z2 we’re constantly looking for partners to tell enthralling stories where music and comics collide, and ILLENIUM is the perfect collaborator,” says Z2 VP of Marketing Steve Ettinger. “Whether through his intoxicating live shows or engrossing albums, ILLENIUM is a master entertainer and we’re overjoyed to explore a new avenue to delight his fans.”
GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist ILLENIUM, is a groundbreaking electronic music producer and DJ known for his emotionally charged tracks and captivating live performances. With over a billion streams on various platforms, and three million followers across social media channels, ILLENIUM has amassed a dedicated fan base that spans the globe.
Z2 Comics will release ILLENIUM Presents: Starfall.on November 21, 2023 in standard hardcover, deluxe hardcover, and super deluxe editions. The deluxe edition will feature an oversized hardcover book in a custom slipcase and come packaged with three art prints illustrated by Alex Moore. The super deluxe edition, which contains the same contents as the deluxe edition, is limited to 100 copies signed by ILLENIUM and also includes a limited edition holographic collectors card in a magnetic case and an enamel pin.
Pre-order now at Z2 Comics.
About ILLENIUM
GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist ILLENIUM, also known as Nicholas Daniel Miller, is a groundbreaking electronic music producer and DJ known for his emotionally charged tracks and captivating live performances. With over a billion streams on various platforms, and three million followers across social media channels, ILLENIUM has amassed a dedicated fan base that spans the globe. He has released five studio albums, and numerous notable remixes, including those for The Chainsmokers’ “Don’t Let Me Down”, Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” and Flume’s “Say It”, the latter of which won the award for “Remix of the Year” at the inaugural Electronic Music Awards in 2017. A total of 57 of Illenium’s songs have appeared on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, including two singles in 2019 that peaked at number 3: “Good Things Fall Apart” with Jon Bellion and “Takeaway” with the Chainsmokers (featuring Lennon Stella). He was also included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 music list in 2020.
About Z2 Comics
Recently dubbed the “Hottest brand in music” by Forbes, Z2 Comics has quickly become the premier destination for authentic graphic novels and collectibles, created in partnership with top-tier artists, musicians and pop-culture icons. Distributed globally via Simon & Schuster, Z2 has produced 50-plus unique graphic novel properties, collaborating with Gorillaz , Blondie, Elvis Presley, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Pantera, Tori Amos, Last Podcast On The Left, Emily Hampshire, Balmain Paris, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Jason Derulo, The Grateful Dead, Machine Gun Kelly, Sublime, Beethoven, RZA, Mötley Crüe, Vince Staples, Cheech & Chong, The Doors, Anthrax, Public Enemy, Ronnie James Dio, King Diamond, All Time Low, Ivan Moody, Yungblud, Cypress Hill, Babymetal, Major Lazer, RZA, Alter Bridge, Sturgill Simpson, Poppy, John Lee Hooker, and Charlie “Bird” Parker. Learn more at Z2comics.com, and follow us on Instagram (@z2comics) and Twitter (@z2comics).
