Ozzy Osbourne is making his debut in the comic book world.
The Black Sabbath frontman has long been a hero of heavy metal, although he's notoriously known for biting the head off a bat rather than being inspired by the winged creatures to become a Dark Knight avenging crime.
The band did release a song called Iron Man back in 1971 - long before Robert Downey Jr put on hi-tech armour to bring the Marvel character to life on screen.
But don’t expect any superhero adventures in the new comic.
Ozzy Osbourne: The Metal Madman, released this week by US publisher Bluewater Productions, will be a biography telling the rock icon’s story in vivid comic-strip format.
The graphic novel is part of the company’s series Orbit, which features the life stories of male celebrities.
Bluewater invites readers to "jump on board the crazy train and read about the artist who occupies a special place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"As the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne pioneered his dark sound as the front man for Black Sabbath.
"As a solo artist, he has forged a legacy, influencing modern rock, reality television, and more."
Ozzy Osbourne: The Metal Madman was written by Michael L. Frizell and Jayfri Hashim with art by Hashim, and features a cover by horror artist Stefano Cardoselli.
"Ozzy’s legacy is well-known,” said Frizell. "A lot of research went into creating the script. One misstep, and the fans will know.
"Jayfri (Hashim) and I wanted to respect that legend – and the fans – by giving them something both familiar and unexpected.
"Writing about real people is often difficult, and when it’s someone like Ozzy who’s made himself tough to define and is a mainstay in the tabloids, we are challenged to find new ways to tell that well-known story."
Bluewater publisher Darren G. Davis said: “There are some celebrities we have featured that are just media sensations, then you have someone like Ozzy who defines media sensation.
"I have respect for him and his story after working on this comic book. We have done one with his wife Sharon Osbourne that did well. The Osbournes are fascinating people.”
Other stars to get a comic in the Orbit series include Keith Richards, Howard Stern and Stephen King.
The publisher’s series Female Force shines a spotlight on famous women - mainly those known for political roles and charity work - including Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres, JK Rowling, Angelina Jolie, Michelle Obama, Sarah Palin, Olivia Newton-John, Margaret Thatcher and Martha Stewart.
There’s also a series called Fame which tells the stories of pop culture celebrities such as David Beckham, 50 Cent, Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, One Direction, Nicky Minaj, Taylor Swift and Robert Pattinson. Tiger Woods, Katy Perry and Robbie Williams have also featured.
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The Black Sabbath frontman has long been a hero of heavy metal, although he's notoriously known for biting the head off a bat rather than being inspired by the winged creatures to become a Dark Knight avenging crime.
The band did release a song called Iron Man back in 1971 - long before Robert Downey Jr put on hi-tech armour to bring the Marvel character to life on screen.
But don’t expect any superhero adventures in the new comic.
Ozzy Osbourne: The Metal Madman, released this week by US publisher Bluewater Productions, will be a biography telling the rock icon’s story in vivid comic-strip format.
The graphic novel is part of the company’s series Orbit, which features the life stories of male celebrities.
Bluewater invites readers to "jump on board the crazy train and read about the artist who occupies a special place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"As the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne pioneered his dark sound as the front man for Black Sabbath.
"As a solo artist, he has forged a legacy, influencing modern rock, reality television, and more."
Ozzy Osbourne: The Metal Madman was written by Michael L. Frizell and Jayfri Hashim with art by Hashim, and features a cover by horror artist Stefano Cardoselli.
"Ozzy’s legacy is well-known,” said Frizell. "A lot of research went into creating the script. One misstep, and the fans will know.
"Jayfri (Hashim) and I wanted to respect that legend – and the fans – by giving them something both familiar and unexpected.
"Writing about real people is often difficult, and when it’s someone like Ozzy who’s made himself tough to define and is a mainstay in the tabloids, we are challenged to find new ways to tell that well-known story."
Bluewater publisher Darren G. Davis said: “There are some celebrities we have featured that are just media sensations, then you have someone like Ozzy who defines media sensation.
"I have respect for him and his story after working on this comic book. We have done one with his wife Sharon Osbourne that did well. The Osbournes are fascinating people.”
Other stars to get a comic in the Orbit series include Keith Richards, Howard Stern and Stephen King.
The publisher’s series Female Force shines a spotlight on famous women - mainly those known for political roles and charity work - including Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres, JK Rowling, Angelina Jolie, Michelle Obama, Sarah Palin, Olivia Newton-John, Margaret Thatcher and Martha Stewart.
There’s also a series called Fame which tells the stories of pop culture celebrities such as David Beckham, 50 Cent, Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, One Direction, Nicky Minaj, Taylor Swift and Robert Pattinson. Tiger Woods, Katy Perry and Robbie Williams have also featured.
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