‘The Weeknd Presents: Starboy’ will be releasing on June 13th.
The Weeknd will be releasing his first-ever graphic novel in collaboration with Marvel Comics.Β The Weeknd Presents: Starboy’sΒ inaugural issue will be available on June 13th.
Based on the artistβs Grammy Award-winning double-platinum 2016 trackΒ Starboy, the story follows the titular hero as he goes toe-to-toe against cannibalistic criminal mastermind Jack βThe Chefβ Smiley to save Alphatron. Speaking to his singular aesthetic and cinematic vision,Β The WeekndΒ personally penned the story alongsideΒ La Mar Taylor, andΒ Christos Gate, whileΒ Eric NguyenΒ andΒ Guru-eFXΒ brought the art to life.
Marvel is the pinnacle of success in their field and Iβve been a lifelong fan of their work. To be able to partner with them is a dream come true.