Ive seen him perform more times than i can recall and his music has always been the soundtrack to my halloweens since i was a lad. The last temptation is a continuation of welcome to my nightmare, because it tells another story about steven. Steven always seems to be a part of alice coopers batch of alteregos, and when the album the last temptation came out, steven made it into the comic books. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users.
It was developed by neil gaiman and alice cooper originally as coopers concept album of the same name, but eventually was adapted as a comic by gaiman and illustrated by michael zulli. The last temptation book i by neil gaiman i confess that i am a huge fan of alice cooper. Book ii of the neil gaimanmichael zullialice cooper collaboration. It centres around a boy named steven also the name of the protagonist in coopers earlier work, welcome to my nightmare, and a mysterious showman. The last temptation is the 20th studio album by rock singer, alice cooper, released in july 1994 via epic records. Get the jump on new items at anthonys comic book art. It was developed by neil gaiman and alice cooper originally as coopers concept album of the same name, but eventually was adapted as a comic by gaiman. This book is strongly tied to the album as well as the series of music videos based on the album. Alice cooper has been a subject and contributor to comic books over the years, first appearing as the centerpiece of a 1972 issue of marvel premiere. Released in 1994 in the middle of grunge season this raw alice was a breath of fresh air. The last temptation was originally published by marvel comics, but has been.
The album features several guest performers including chris cornell from soundgarden and was made available with a free limited edition comic book which told the story of the album. Jun 19, 2014 the new jerseybased publisher has announced the upcoming release of an ongoing comic book starring alice cooper, to be written by xfiles writer joe harris with art by eman casallos, which. The full story was given in a threepart comic book written by neil gaiman, the first part of which accompanied the recording. Dynamite comics plans to a fully remastered deluxe edition in color w some extras. In fact there was a even threepart neil gaiman comic book available at the time to help flesh out the story. In 1994, rocker alice cooper, writer neil gaiman and artist michael zulli collaborated on a horror themed threeissue series called the last temptation. From his comic book debut in marvel premiere to the last temptation by neil gaiman, ive enjoyed the appearances alice has made in comics.
Dynamite comics announced the 20th anniversary of alice cooper the last temptation comic book. Alice cooper the last temptation 1994 comic books 19901999. Alice cooper the last temptation 1994, box set with comic. That is, until he meets the mysterious showman and his theatre of the real. Neil gaimans last temptation starring alice cooper the beat. The book is available in an edition of only 200, with bonus material. A look at all the comic book appearances by the rock entertainment legend, alice cooper.
Cooper and gaiman collaborated on the projects and each contributed to the others work. The oddest rock star comic book crossover for marvel was undoubtedly alice cooper, who starred in a single issue of the monthly marvel premiere comic book, which existed as a launch pad for possible new characters and a home for oneoff stories. The last temptation marked another resurgence for alice and this time he came back with a force. The last temptation was a limited comic series originally published in the now defunct marvel music imprint and republished in a collected volume by dark horse. The comic was conceived in part by neil gaiman, best known for his sandman comic book series. That is, until he meets the mysterious showman and his theatre. Mar 29, 2019 a look at all the comic book appearances by the rock entertainment legend, alice cooper. The musics a little bit heavier but unfortunatly less theatrical compared to wtmn, and the story is almost as good. Based on a concept by neil gaiman and alice cooper for cooper s cd, the last temptation. Jul 17, 20 in 1994, rocker alice cooper, writer neil gaiman and artist michael zulli collaborated on a horror themed threeissue series called the last temptation. Another concept album and in many ways a return to the classic premetal alice cooper sound. Young steven discovers that nothing is freeespecially not a ticket to the mysterious showmans theatre.
Alice coopers onstage persona, the ultimate shock rocker, is perfect for comic books, says nick barrucci, ceo and publisher of dynamite. Alice cooper comic book series to launch in september. Jul, 2017 the oddest rock star comic book crossover for marvel was undoubtedly alice cooper, who starred in a single issue of the monthly marvel premiere comic book, which existed as a launch pad for possible new characters and a home for oneoff stories. Neil gaiman teams up with amazing artist michael zulli for the first of the marvel music comics. The last temptation by alice cooper on amazon music amazon.
Steven always seems to be a part of alice cooper s batch of alteregos, and when the album the last temptation came out, steven made it into the comic books. Alice cooper is a character in this story and he made an album in the 90s with this same material. Steven takes a ticket and watches the show on a dare, but getting out of the performance will be harder than he ever imagined. Alice cooper the last temptation 1994 cd, comic books.
Revisit this tall tale in its new stunning, hardcover format by neil gaiman, alice cooper, michael zulli and dave mckean. In the comic book, steven watches in the audience as a puppet version of him says these things on stage. Listen free to alice cooper the last temptation sideshow, nothings free and more. Jul 04, 2014 the last temptation was alices first true concept album since dada in 1983. Newman, dan barry, and gail beckett this oddity is. I actually had the first volume of the three books to come out when i bought the cd back in 1994. Book ii of the neil gaimanmichael zulli alice cooper collaboration. The new jerseybased publisher has announced the upcoming release of an ongoing comic book starring alice cooper, to be written by xfiles. The last temptation is a concept album that is heavier and much closer to the 70s cooper albums. The last temptation 20th anniversary remastered deluxe. Dynamite to launch alice cooper comic book series in. It was developed by neil gaiman and alice cooper originally as cooper s concept album of the same name, but eventually was adapted as a comic by gaiman and illustrated by michael zulli. Book 2, the last temptation unholy war in international comic books international.
It is well written with some great guests chris cornell on it. As a companion to his 1994 concept album the last temptation, cooper released a graphic novel of the same name, written by bestselling and critically acclaimed author neil gaiman the sandman. Raise you turntable from the dead with these newly available vinyl releases and rereleases. In fact there was a even threepart neil gaiman comic book. Neil gaimans the last temptation 20th anniversary deluxe edition hardcover. Unlike the kiss comics, this wasnt a widelyheralded special edition, but simply issue 50. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. The last temptation is a studio concept album that was released by alice cooper in 1994. With two series of comics under their belt alice cooper 201415, and alice cooper vs. The last temptation 20th anniversary remastered deluxe edition. Chaos 201516 and a deluxe reissue of the last temptation graphic novel, dynamite live up to their name where alice comics.
Released in outer plastic bag with hyper sticker on it instead of obi. I love the theme on this one, the songs rock hard, and alice sounds great. The last temptation, book one comic january 1, 1994 by neil gaiman author, michael zulli illustrator. Alice cooper this graphic novel, based on a story by neil gaiman and alice cooper, introduces steven, who is afraid of just about everything until he meets the mysterious showman and his theatre of the real. Vocals alice cooper 2 notes special japan only special and limited edition with exclusive comic book written by neil gaiman and drawn by michael zulli and an additional live cd all in a sturdy box set, size approx. After the partyhearty excesses of the 80s represented by the lush sound of albums such a constrictor, trash and hey stoopid coopers first grungeera release serves as chillout lounge for the thenfortysomething artist. Alice cooper rock musician and marvel comics guest star. The last temptation by alice cooper and neil gaiman duration. Alice cooper its me official music video by official alice cooper. The story underlying the album, written by neil gaiman, was published as a three comic book set.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Cooper, alice last temptationcomic book version amazon. It centers on a boy named steven also the name of the protagonist in coopers earlier work, welcome to my nightmare, and a mysterious showman. For alice cooper, 1994s the last temptation served as a maturation album. Jun 19, 2014 alice cooper s onstage persona, the ultimate shock rocker, is perfect for comic books, says nick barrucci, ceo and publisher of dynamite. The success of the kiss comics clearly opened their minds, as this story credited to cooper, ed hannigan and jim salicrup as writers is as deranged as mainstream comics could get at the time. Cooper s management had, in fact, floated the idea of a comic book series based on his 1975 album welcome to my nightmare previously, though marvel rejected it as too weird. The last temptation is the thirteenth solo studio album by rock singer alice cooper, released in july 1994 via epic records. Alice cooper will be launching a brandnew song, dont give up on may 15 and he is calling on you to be a part of this special song. Alice cooper returns to comics nights with alice cooper. Based on a concept by neil gaiman and alice cooper for coopers cd, the last temptation.