Z2 Comics Releases Iron Maiden Graphic Album
Somewhere in Time: The Graphic Album expands the sci-fi world of Iron Maiden's 1986 album through eight new stories.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Metal
Z2 Comics has released Somewhere in Time: The Graphic Album, an anthology with Iron Maiden that expands the science fiction universe of the band's 1986 album. The collection contains eight stories, each inspired by one of the album's eight tracks.
Why it matters
The anthology extends a working relationship between Iron Maiden and Z2 that began with the 2023 Piece of Mind art book and anthology. It marks the album's 40th anniversary and brings its themes to comics readers.
The anthology contains eight stories, matching the eight tracks of the 1986 album, with contributors including Steve Niles, Goran Parlov and David Dastmalchian. Sales and reception data have not been reported.
The players
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden is a British heavy metal band formed in London in 1975 and known for its longtime partnership with mascot Eddie.
Z2 Comics
Z2 Comics is an independent comics publisher that has produced music-related graphic projects, including earlier Iron Maiden collaborations.
The details
Contributors include Steve Niles, Goran Parlov, David Dastmalchian, Corin Hardy, Leah Moore, Vincent Locke and Davide Fabbri, with an introduction by Bill Sienkiewicz. Deluxe and Platinum editions include rare 7-inch vinyl singles of "Wasted Years" and "Stranger in a Strange Land," and the Platinum edition adds four framed Eddie cards and a bookplate signed by Adrian Smith.
Timeline
1986: Somewhere in Time album released
2023: Piece of Mind art book and anthology released
Spring 2027: Iron Maiden North American tour begins
April 14, 2027: Tour opens in Tacoma, Washington
Big Picture
The anthology continues the Z2 and Iron Maiden partnership that began with the 2023 Piece of Mind art book and anthology. It applies the same format of illustrated, band-inspired stories to the band's 1986 album.
Fans can collect the anthology in Deluxe or Platinum editions, with the Platinum edition including extras such as framed Eddie cards. The Deluxe and Platinum editions also include rare 7-inch vinyl singles.
The takeaway
Fans of the album can now explore its story through illustrated form, with the Platinum edition offering the most collectible extras. The project shows how legacy rock albums can be reinterpreted across media.
What happens next
Iron Maiden begins its spring 2027 North American tour on April 14 in Tacoma, Washington.
Further reading
Explore more Metal coverage for context on the band's enduring influence.
