Def Leppard's HYSTERIA — The Graphic Novel

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PHIL COLLEN

CO-WRITER

Phil Collen is the co-lead guitarist of Def Leppard, together with Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Vivian Campbell, and Rick Allen. Def Leppard’s career includes numerous ground-breaking multi-platinum albums—including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria. Phil has loved comic books since childhood.

ELIOT RAHAL

CO-WRITER

Eliot Rahal is a best-selling writer of comics, graphic novels, and other strange projects. Known for his twisted plots, dark humor, and his flair for writing action, Eliot is a frequent collaborator with Vault Comics. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, daughter, and their cats Backpack and Bunny Pancake.

ALEX SCHLITZ

ARTIST

Alex Schlitz is an award-winning artist, illustrator, and animator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Def Leppard’s Hysteria is her graphic novel debut. Her earlier work includes numerous independent comic anthologies.

THE STORY OF THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS GUITAR

When Foz, the frontwoman of indie band Darkside, inherits her father's estate, it comes with a guitar she half-remembers from her childhood. The guitar speaks to her, promising fame and success. Soon, it delivers. But when Darkside’s equipment is stolen at a massive music venue, just before they’re 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. Featuring never-before-heard music from Darkside.

Co-written by Def Leppard's own Phil Collen and Eliot Rahal, with art by Alex Schlitz, colors by Fabi Marques, and letters by Jim Campbell.

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ROCK LEGENDS DEF LEPPARD DEBUT FIRST GRAPHIC NOVEL

With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard - Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — 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’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as the world’s greatest live rock band. Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums, including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria— the former of which is now celebrating its 40th anniversary — capturing the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as “Rock of Ages”, Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.”

Hysteria: The Graphic Novel is Def Leppard's first graphic novel.