Metalocalypse - Comic Book

Comic Book

On July 23, 2009, Dark Horse Comics released the following statement, via Previews: "Following the release of the highly anticipated Dethklok vs. The Goon, Dark Horse Comics and Adult Swim announce a brand-new comics series based on the immensely popular animated show Metalocalypse. Dethklok will be featured in a full publishing program created by series co-creator Brendon Small and a collaborative team of Metalocalypse and Dark Horse artists and writers."

• Dethklok vs. The Goon (one-shot) was released July 22, 2009. Written by Brendon Small and Eric Powell.

• Metalocalypse #1 was released October 6, 2010. Written by Brendon Small, Jon Schnepp and Jeremy Barlow.
  • In issue #1, Dethklok decides to venture into the frozen food market with Dethklok frozen dinners, though after many set backs, the band releases lethally poisonous food on their fans.

• Metalocalypse #2 was released December 15, 2010. Written by Brendon Small, Jon Schnepp and Jeremy Barlow.
  • In issue #2, Dethklok returns to Finland to apologize for their last visit when they awakened a troll, while a cult of troll worshippers plan to use the band to unleash end times through the trolls once again.

• Metalocalypse #3 was released February 23, 2011. Written by Brendon Small, Jon Schnepp and Jeremy Barlow.
  • In issue #3, Dethklok builds a cross country train to help blues legend Mashed Potatoes Johnson get out of his deal with Satan over his soul, whilst a ghost of a train riding murderer is about to set things off the rails.

• Dethklok HC - A deluxe hardcover containing all four comics was released June 15, 2011.

All four comics have variant cover arts by Eric Powell and Jon Schnepp. Brendon Small and Jon Schnepp have stated that there will be more comics in the future.