Strap in, rock ’n’ roll lunatics and comic aficionados; Def Leppard is amplifying the volume in an unprecedented collaborative endeavor. With the aid of the Vault Comics fraternal twin, Headshell, the rock juggernauts are escalating the decibels on the graphic novel scene with the impressive leap into the comic world, "HYSTERIA". Guitar strings and pens harmonize in this project, as rock deity Phil Collen, the ink wizard Eliot Rahal, and creative sorceress Alex Schlitz join forces.

Inside the Pages of HYSTERIA

Lo and behold, the symphony of HYSTERIA. The narrative cranks up the volume with fervor, stranded between the realms of rock and comics. Readers follow in the footprints of Foz, Darkside’s front and center, who is bequeathed her father’s estate and a peculiar guitar coated in the dust of her childhood. This axe doesn’t just versify with strings. It pledges Foz a path twinkling with fame and acclaim. As if rehearsing an intimidating Def Leppard act wasn’t unsteady enough, our independent rock goddess finds herself in the whirlwind of a quest for her stolen gear, with the guitar spinning a web of ominous tales on the ride.

All Hail Phil Collen’s Vision

As fanatics would anticipate, Phil Collen’s extensive knowledge and visceral enthusiasm pepper the pages of HYSTERIA. Exploding with glee on this new venture, Collen marvelled at the amalgam of melodies and comics. He beamed at the meticulous detail invested by Rahal, Schlitz, and the team at Vault. We promise you, his oeuvre isn’t a monotonous twin of his on-stage persona; this gripping graphic novel gives you the Phil Collen that headlines the fans’ Hall of Fame.

The Chemistry of a Creative Power Trio

In the studio, where blueprints gradually morph into hits, Rahal confessed how their story had blossomed from an embryonic idea into a full-blown saga. Collen had approached them armed with passion, vision, and the title ‘HYSTERIA’— a phrase with a legacy as grand as the band. Echoing the sentiment, Rahal’s passion, supercharged by Schlitz’s knack for conjuring captivating visuals, ensures this journey resonates with fans, both acoustic and graphic.

Art, Ink and a Whole Lot of Rock

As endeared by the tale as we are, imaginative powerhouse Alex Schlitz drew parallels between her Midwestern roots, her tune-wielding lineage and Foz’s universe. Evidently more than a walk in the park, this collaboration with the timeless Def Leppard has left her exhilarated, humbled and counting her lucky stars.

Tuning into a Unique Sonic Landscape

HYSTERIA presents a genre-bending cocktail of musical and pictorial storytelling. The plotline crescendos with fresh orchestrations from Darkside, devised under the guidance of maestro Phil Collen. This distinctive touch amplifies the narrative, crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that’ll leave readers’ senses aurally and visually satiated.

Pre-orders, Shelves, and Merch Madness

Indeed, HYSTERIA strums its way to retail and online stores in spring 2025 and showcases a special line of merch in its wake. Vault CEO Damian Wassel explains, this narrative is a song that spills from the pages, adventuring into avenues yet unexplored by Def Leppard’s music. Can’t resist a tempting tease, Wassel? We’re all ears.

Joining the Tour

Unleashing on April 15, 2025, HYSTERIA is set to make its stage debut amidst rock titans Journey, Cheap Trick, and The Steve Miller Band during Def Leppard’s Summer Stadium Tour 2024. Ready to jive to the blend of rock and comics, fandom? Prepare to plunge into the headbanging, page-turning world of Headshell’s HYSTERIA. We beg the question, are you willing to rock your world to the core to the savage strums of rock ‘n’ roll?