DEF LEPPARD PHIL COLLEN Hysteria The Graphic Novel Announced For 2025

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Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has announced the release of Def Leppard Hysteria The Graphic Novel for 2025.

'Def Leppard Hysteria The Graphic Novel' is due to be released on 15th April 2025.

Hysteria The Graphic Novel

'Def Leppard Hysteria The Graphic Novel' has now been announced and confirmed by Vault comics.

The book is themed around the Hysteria album and was co-written by Phil Collen alongside Eliot Rahal and illustrated by Alex Schlitz.

It also features contributions from Fabi Marques and Jim Campbell (whose name is on the cover - not Vivian...).

Read more about the 192 page novel below and visit the links to order and read much more about the book.

The Vault website also offers some special editions - Deluxe Edition, Collector's Edition, Signed Collective Edition.

Vault Comics/Headshell Series

The Headshell series by Vault comics was first announced in November 2022 where the Hysteria themed Def Leppard graphic novel was first mentioned.

It followed on from Phil saying he had written up to four novels himself in June 2021.

One of these, described as 'really dark. Suspense, drama, supernatural', was set for release but has yet to surface.

Vault Comics At SXSW 2023

Phil appeared alongside Damian Wassel of Vault comics at the SXSW festival in March 2023 to discuss their work together.

No release date for the project was mentioned at the time.

Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.

Visit the Album News section for more news on new music (based on band member quotes).

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Buy 'Def Leppard Hysteria The Graphic Novel' Online

Amazon - (15th April 2025)

Def Leppard Hysteria The Graphic Novel - Book Description

We Sold Our Souls meets a Josie and the Pussycats-from-hell in Def Leppard's HYSTERIA, the graphic novel, a supernatural thriller that tells the tale of the world's most dangerous guitar!

Worship at the altar of the almighty Guitar.

It wants your love.

It craves your blood.

It desires YOU.

A struggling band is gifted with a magical guitar that rockets them to success, but when it's stolen they'll stop at nothing to get it back.

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.

Written by Phil Collen (Def Leppard) and Eliot Rahal (Bleed Them Dry), and illustrated by Alex Schlitz, HYSTERIA is a musically immersive experience, featuring never-before-heard music from Darkside (written by Phil Collen), appearances by Def Leppard, loads of rock n' roll easter eggs, and the tale of the guitar that's destroyed many bands.

HYSTERIA explores fame, addiction, gender dynamics, silencing of female voices, mistreatment of women, female empowerment, rage, and descent into madness.

Def Leppard Hysteria The Graphic Novel - Book Description

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.

View more info on the book here - vaultcomics.com/headshell

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