You've seen him in The Dark Knight, Dune, and Ant-Man. Now, actor and producer David Dasmalchian proves he can do more than kill people with polka dots. He's adding writing to his impressive list of accomplishments! Here's all the info:
DAVID DASTMALCHIAN AND Z2 TAKE READERS |
“THROUGH” TO A NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL UNIVERSE |
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WRITTEN BY DAVID DASTMALCHIAN |
AND ILLUSTRATED BY CAT STAGGS WITH COLORS BY DC ALONSO, WITH A HAND-PAINTED COVER BY DAVID MACK |
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DAVID DASTMALCHIAN TO APPEAR AND SIGN AT |
SAN DIEGO COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL - BOOTH #1529 |
David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil, The Suicide Squad, Murderbot) has partnered with Z2
to release a powerful new original graphic novel telling the
astonishing story of Alix, a young woman driven by a compulsive need to
control the world around her. After a near-death experience, she’s
thrust into a labyrinthine realm cloaked in shadows and populated by
fantastical creatures, where she is stunned to discover that this
mysterious land has been constructed solely for her...
A kingdom to rule? Or a prison? As danger closes in, threatening
complete obliteration, she must decipher the clues that reveal the true
nature of this realm in order to save both the land… and herself. | | While this is a modern fantasy tale in the tradition of the iconic Vertigo comics from the 1990s, it is a story rooted in a very personal point of origin for David: “THROUGH
is a story inspired by an idea that a dear friend and I hatched when I
was living in Chicago and fascinated by outsider artists like Henry Darger. Over
the years the story evolved into a labyrinthine mystery that overlapped
with my own ongoing struggle for mental wellness. As I dove into the
challenging but healing therapeutic work of understanding the myriad
parts of myself, this story began to flourish. While fighting for my
life, THROUGH became the book I needed to write and the most important tale I’ve ever attempted to tell.” | | More than just a compelling fantasy story, THROUGH
is an allegory about learning to ask for help, and embracing the
individual imperfections that make us unique… and powerful… as human
beings. | | Z2 Editor-in-Chief Rantz Hoseley expands on the appeal of THROUGH: “There’s a reason that the classic run of comics at Vertigo
struck such a chord with audiences, and that’s because it used the
supernatural as a device that allowed readers to safely explore painful
subjects that were so close to them. From the first time David and I talked about THROUGH,
it really struck me how badly we need a tale like this in the times we
find ourselves in. A story that helps you examine the hurt you’ve
experienced and assure you that it is not an act of weakness to reach
out to other people for help. I feel so blessed to be able to help David and Cat bring this powerful fable to life on the comic page.” | | The radically different visual styles of the gritty world of urban Chicago, and the mystically surreal land of Ananda Apastan are brought to life by acclaimed artist Cat Staggs who says “Getting to work on Through
has been both fun and challenging, involving the depiction of Chicago's
cold winter and an imaginative 'other world,' along with exploring
different art styles, and DC Alonso brings them together with his colors. David's wonderful story makes this journey even more exciting, and I look forward to everyone reading it.” | | As part of the promotion and launch of THROUGH, David will be appearing at a number of exciting events during the 2025 San Diego Comic Con, including a panel on Thursday, July 24th at 5:45 in Room 6DE alongside artists Cat Staggs, David Mack and editor Rantz Hoseley, as they talk about the story’s development and secrets. Following the panel, he is a featured guest later that night at Z2 & Fandom’s party at the Hard Rock Cafe. For those who want to get up close and personal, David will be signing at the Z2 booth (#1529) at 1pm on Friday. And finally, David’s SDCC promotion of THROUGH will wrap as a presenter at the 2025 Eisner Awards. | | The
140 page book is available in a Deluxe Edition as well as a signed
Platinum Edition, which comes with art prints, a set of Focus Cards, and
a metal pin featuring the needle that serves as Alix’s doorway to the
world of Ananda Apastan. Deluxe and platinum editions are available exclusively at Z2’s website HERE, while a standard trade-sized edition is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, as well as other independent retailers and fine comic shops worldwide. | | | | |
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| Dastmalchian currently stars in the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedic thriller series “Murderbot” alongside Alexander Skarsgård and Paramount’s “Dexter: Resurrection” opposite Michael C. Hall, Peter Dinklage, and Uma Thurman. In film, Dastmalchian can be seen in Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck” and the continually applauded “Late Night with the Devil” which debuted at the SXSW Film Festival in 2023 to rave reviews. Critics called it “inventive,” “wonderfully creepy,” and “devilishly funny,” with Stephen King
tweeting “it’s absolutely brilliant. I couldn’t take my eyes off of
it.” Playing talk show host Jack Delroy opened up a world of possibility
for Dastmalchian, as he decided to embark on his first foray as a host in real life with “Grave Conversations,” which launched in August 2024 and is currently airing season 2. Dastmalchian is also the founder of the genre-focused production company, Good Fiend Films, which aims to produce character-driven projects across horror, sci-fi and fantasy for film, television, audio, and publishing. | | About Z2
Recently dubbed the “Hottest brand in music” by Forbes, Z2
has quickly become the premier destination for authentic graphic novels
and collectibles, created in partnership with top-tier artists,
musicians, and pop-culture icons. Distributed globally via Simon & Schuster, multiple Eisner and Ringo-nominated Z2 has produced 75+ unique graphic novel properties, collaborating with Iron
Maiden, Gorillaz, Blondie, Elvis Presley, “Weird Al'' Yankovic, The
Blues Brothers, Pantera, Tori Amos, Last Podcast On The Left, Type O
Negative, Emily Hampshire, Balmain Paris, Joan Jett & The
Blackhearts, Jason Derulo, The Grateful Dead, Machine Gun Kelly,
Sublime, Beethoven, RZA, Mötley Crüe, Vince Staples, Cheech & Chong,
The Doors, Anthrax, Public Enemy, Ronnie James Dio, King Diamond, All
Time Low, Ivan Moody, Kool Keith, Yungblud, Cypress Hill, Babymetal,
Major Lazer, RZA, Alter Bridge, Sturgill Simpson, Poppy, John Lee
Hooker, and Charlie “Bird” Parker. For more information visit Z2comics.com, and follow on Instagram and Twitter. |
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Thanks to Z2 and The Syndicate for sharing this announcement with us.
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