Through the words of the late Freddie Mercury himself, a graphic novel is set to be released later this year.
Announcing the release on Instagram, Queen wrote: “Announcing The First-Ever Official Freddie Mercury Graphic Novel – ‘Lover Of Life, Singer Of Songs!’ An original graphic novel told through Freddie’s own words. #FreddieMercury @z2comics @freddiemercury.”
The graphic novel Freddie Mercury: Lover Of Life, Singer of Songs will depict Freddie’s life through comic format. Partnering with Z2 Comics, who have previously collaborated with Elvis Presley, Yung Blood and All Time Low, to pay “tribute to one of the greatest figures the music world has ever known.” The journey of Mercury’s life will be told through his words and written by the author Tres Dean, to give “a true insight into the many experiences that helped shape the young Farrokh Bulsara and his compelling existence, both on and off stage.”
In a press release on the graphic novel’s announcement, Queen wrote: “For the first time in comics format, Freddie Mercury: Lover of Life, Singer of Songs will be a journey through Freddie’s life; from his childhood in Zanzibar and India, through his formative years in England, to become the rock star, known and loved by millions around the globe. The story is told in his own words, with each chapter giving a glimpse into the many facets of his life.” They continued: “Following up on the tremendous success of the Oscar-winning 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody, and inspired by the book Freddie Mercury: A Life, In His Own Words, compiled by Greg Brooks and Simon Lupton, this upcoming graphic novel will be another essential addition to the bookshelf or coffee table of fans new and old, sumptuously illustrated by Kyla Smith, Robin Richardson, Safiya Zerrougui, Tammy Wang, and Amy Liu, with accompanying cover painting by David Mack.”
Queen paid tribute to their former frontman, the late Freddie Mercury, last week in an episode as part of their 50th-anniversary series, ‘The Greatest.’ The episode, entitled “Somebody to Love – Freddie’s Greatest Hit?’ explored the inspiration behind the track and discussed whether it was Freddie’s most successful track after they reached new heights with the iconic anthem ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’
Freddie Mercury: Lover of Life, Singer of Songs, is available for preorder now. The graphic novel will be in both softcover and hardcover and will be available to buy from stores this November.
A hardcover deluxe edition is also set to be released exclusively via Z2. It will include an exclusive vinyl LP and limited edition prints by Sarah Jones, Kyla Smith, and Sanya Anwar.
