The musics a little bit heavier but unfortunatly less theatrical compared to wtmn, and the story is almost as good. 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. The last temptation 20th anniversary remastered deluxe. That is, until he meets the mysterious showman and his theatre. Alice cooper rock musician and marvel comics guest star. The last temptation is a concept album that is heavier and much closer to the 70s cooper albums. 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. In 1994, rocker alice cooper, writer neil gaiman and artist michael zulli collaborated on a horror themed threeissue series called the last temptation. In the comic book, steven watches in the audience as a puppet version of him says these things on stage. The last temptation is the thirteenth solo studio album by rock singer alice cooper, released in july 1994 via epic records. Listen free to alice cooper the last temptation sideshow, nothings free and more. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. This limited edition release of the last temptation is specially packaged with a fullsize, 36 page, fullcolor marvel comic book.
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. 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. Alice cooper is a character in this story and he made an album in the 90s with this same material. Get the jump on new items at anthonys comic book art. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Alice cooper its me official music video by official alice cooper. 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.
This book is strongly tied to the album as well as the series of music videos based on the album. Cooper and gaiman collaborated on the projects and each contributed to the others work. Alice cooper comic book series to launch in september. 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. 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.
Alice also aligned with stronger musicians like chris cornell to bring some grit and heaviness to the album. Alice coopers onstage persona, the ultimate shock rocker, is perfect for comic books, says nick barrucci, ceo and publisher of dynamite. 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 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. Mar 29, 2019 a look at all the comic book appearances by the rock entertainment legend, alice cooper. With two series of comics under their belt alice cooper 201415, and alice cooper vs. Cooper, alice last temptationcomic book version amazon. The book is available in an edition of only 200, with bonus material. The last temptation was alices first true concept album since dada in 1983. The new jerseybased publisher has announced the upcoming release of an ongoing comic book starring alice cooper, to be written by xfiles. 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. Dynamite comics plans to a fully remastered deluxe edition in color w some extras. 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. In fact there was a even threepart neil gaiman comic book available at the time to help flesh out the story.
Steven takes a ticket and watches the show on a dare, but getting out of the performance will be harder than he ever imagined. 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 the last temptation 1994 comic books 19901999. Young steven discovers that nothing is freeespecially not a ticket to the mysterious showmans theatre. A look at all the comic book appearances by the rock entertainment legend, alice cooper. 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. Find the value of the marvel comic last temptation of alice cooper volume 1. In october 1979, alice cooper was featured in the marvel comic book marvel premiere, volume 1, number 50 loosely adapting his from the inside 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. What is your last temptation of alice cooper, the comic book worth. Jul 04, 2014 the last temptation was alices first true concept album since dada in 1983. Neil gaiman teams up with amazing artist michael zulli for the first of the marvel music comics. The last temptation by alice cooper and neil gaiman duration. Neil gaimans last temptation starring alice cooper the beat.
The last temptation marked another resurgence for alice and this time he came back with a force. Dynamite comics announced the 20th anniversary of alice cooper the last temptation comic book. The last temptation book i by neil gaiman i confess that i am a huge fan of alice cooper. I actually had the first volume of the three books to come out when i bought the cd back in 1994. Revisit this tall tale in its new stunning, hardcover format by neil gaiman, alice cooper, michael zulli and dave mckean. Based on a concept by neil gaiman and alice cooper for cooper s cd, the last temptation. Chaos 201516 and a deluxe reissue of the last temptation graphic novel, dynamite live up to their name where alice comics.
Alice cooper the last temptation 1994, box set with comic. It is well written with some great guests chris cornell on it. The last temptation is a continuation of welcome to my nightmare, because it tells another story about steven. Alice cooper returns to comics nights with alice cooper. From his comic book debut in marvel premiere to the last temptation by neil gaiman, ive enjoyed the appearances alice has made in comics. Based on a concept by neil gaiman and alice cooper for coopers cd, the last temptation. Dynamite to launch alice cooper comic book series in. Unlike the kiss comics, this wasnt a widelyheralded special edition, but simply issue 50. Another concept album and in many ways a return to the classic premetal alice cooper sound. In fact there was a even threepart neil gaiman comic book. Alice cooper the last temptation 1994 cd, comic books. For alice cooper, 1994s the last temptation served as a maturation album. Raise you turntable from the dead with these newly available vinyl releases and rereleases. The last temptation by alice cooper on amazon music amazon.
Book ii of the neil gaimanmichael zullialice cooper collaboration. Book 2, the last temptation unholy war in international comic books international. Released in 1994 in the middle of grunge season this raw alice was a breath of fresh air. The story underlying the album, written by neil gaiman, was published as a three comic book set. 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.
The full story was given in a threepart comic book written by neil gaiman, the first part of which accompanied the recording. Released in outer plastic bag with hyper sticker on it instead of obi. 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. 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. 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.
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. It centers on a boy named steven also the name of the protagonist in cooper s earlier work, welcome to my nightmare, and a mysterious showman. Newman, dan barry, and gail beckett this oddity is. The last temptation 20th anniversary remastered deluxe edition. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. 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. The last temptation was originally published by marvel comics, but has been.
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. In 1994, rocker alice cooper, writer neil gaiman and artist michael zulli. I love the theme on this one, the songs rock hard, and alice sounds great. I havent heard alice cooper goes to hell yet, so i cant compare it to that one. Book ii of the neil gaimanmichael zulli alice cooper collaboration. The last temptation is a studio concept album that was released by alice cooper in 1994. The last temptation is the 20th studio album by rock singer, alice cooper, released in july 1994 via epic records. The comic was conceived in part by neil gaiman, best known for his sandman comic book series. Neil gaimans the last temptation 20th anniversary deluxe edition hardcover. That is, until he meets the mysterious showman and his theatre of the real. 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. 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. The last temptation, book one comic january 1, 1994 by neil gaiman author, michael zulli illustrator.