Blondie: Against The Odds Graphic Novel Anthology

 

Like MTV, Z2 Comics is going Behind The Music! While we await their comic sequel to The Blues Brothers movies, Blonde is returning to comic shops September 27. One way or another, you gotta check out their story!

Here's all the info: 

 

BLONDIE: AGAINST THE ODDS, the graphic novel and art anthology, celebrating Blondie’s 50th year, was released to acclaim in 2023. "Now, in support of Local Comic Shop Day and ahead of the spring 2026 release of Blondie’s new studio album HIGH NOON, Z2 will release an LCSD Edition of the book with a new dustjacket featuring art by rising comics superstar Montos, available exclusively at local comic shops across North America.   BLONDIE: AGAINST THE ODDS kicks off with a surreal and phantasmagoric interpretation of the oral history of the band, presented by Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Connor, and Montos. This introduction to the formation of the band is followed by a murderer’s row of artists and writers who provide 15 illustrations and 15 stories, interpreting 15 songs from the band’s seminal catalog, followed by an essay by rock historian Victor Bockris exploring both the formative years of Blondie as a band trying to survive in the tough streets of NYC, to a band with massive cultural impact.   Debbie Harry shares “One of the things that brought us all together as a band was comics and comic art. No matter how you slice it, Blondie has its roots deep into the genre.”   CREATIVE TEAM The full creative team for BLONDIE: AGAINST THE ODDS includes: Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Connor, Church Chuckry, Montos, Paul Mounts, Colleen Coran, Wendy Wright-Williams, J.H. Williams III, Brian Ewing, John Pearson, Dan Lerner, Cassie, Sebastian Piriz, Alison Sampson, Anthony Marques, Matthew Lineham, David Avallone, Lisa Weber, Michael Allred, Howard A. Rodman, Manuela Pertega, DC Alonso, Jan Meininghaus, Corey “Rey” Lewis, Jesse Phillips, Emily Pearson, Tess Fowler, Jazzlyn Stone, Liana Kangas, Sean Pryor, Dan Whitehead, Brennan Wagner, Evgenia Vereli, Scrojo, Rantz A. Hoseley, Ramon Gardon, John K. Snyder III, David barnett, Rodrigo Reyes, JayJay Jackson, Richard Kadrey, Marco Pugini, John McCrea.   BLONDIE: AGAINST THE ODDS - LCSD EDITION is available exclusively through local comic shops in North America. Additionally, a slipcased and oversized Deluxe Edition is available via Z2Comics.com.

About BLONDIE For over four decades, Blondie has remained a true global icon—an enduring force whose influence has shaped and continues to inspire the worlds of music, fashion, and art. From their start as an irreverent Lower East Side punk outfit to their rise as international ambassadors of New York cool, Blondie embodies the punk spirit that still resonates across generations. Their fearless vision, chart-topping success, and rare longevity earned them an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and over 40 million albums sold worldwide to date.   From the groundbreaking rock-disco hybrid “Heart of Glass” to the genre-blurring innovation of “Rapture,” the raw power of “One Way or Another,” and the breezy charm of “The Tide Is High,” Blondie helped reshape the musical landscape—bringing punk to the dance floor, introducing a wider audience to hip-hop sounds, and building a catalog of enduring, era-defining hits.   Blondie’s place in music history is secure—but their story is far from over. Their 12th studio album, HIGH NOON, is currently in the works and slated for release in Spring 2026. It will be their first new release since the critically acclaimed Pollinator (2017), and follows the 25th anniversary reissue of No Exit (out October 30th via BMG)—a landmark comeback album that introduced a new generation to Blondie’s enduring sound and spirit.   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, Vans Warped Tour, 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, 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.

 Thanks to The Syndicate and Z2 Comics for sharing this announcement with us.