Despite Michael Jackson's tragic death, his fans haven't seen the last of him. The King of Pop's presence will be felt forever in his music, his videos and even his... comic books?
In October, Michael Jackson will be memorialized in comic book form in "Tribute: Michael Jackson, King of Pop," a biography comic from Bluewater Productions, the same publisher responsible for the "Female Force" comics and forthcoming "Political Power" books (as well as the "Bo Obama" comic focusing on the U.S. President's puppy).
"Michael Jackson's music served as the soundtrack to countless lives… including mine," said Bluewater president Darren G. Davis about the deceased entertainer. "His influence on our culture has been profound.
"This is a celebration of his life and what he meant to a legion of fans," Davis continued. "Although the book won't shy away from some of his personal troubles, we try to tell a balanced story that shows Jackson as a musical genius, an unparalleled superstar and as a complex person."
The special issue will feature a wraparound cover and forward by Giuseppe Mazzola, a member of "The Official Michael Jackson Fan Club" and a personal friend of the musician. Wey-Yuih Loh ("Political Power: Colin Powell") and Giovanni Timpano ("Vincent Price Presents") will write and illustrate the book, respectively.
Of course, this isn't the first time that Jackson will cross paths with the paneled page. The pop sensation was a well-known comic book lover with a wide collection of comics memorabilia. In fact, Jackson was once even close to purchasing Marvel Comics during the 1990s, and had a great affinity for the much beloved Stan Lee.
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