Vault Comics has revealed new details about Post Malone’s new IP universe, which will debut on Free Comic Book Day 2025. The comic, titled “Big Rig,” was written by Malone Wassell and Adrian Wassell, with artwork by Nathan Gooden.
“This is going to kick @ss. Great to work with the Volt and Michael Bay,” Post Malone said. “It’s incredible to turn this idea into what we have. The team has been crushing it and I can’t believe we get to participate in Free Comic Book Day. Chapter 1 I hope you enjoy it. There’s a lot more to come.”
This story is said to be a fusion of “The Evil Dead” and “Mad Max: Fury Road,” set in medieval Europe. It’s a mysterious armored 18-wheeler that looks like it was sent from heaven. .
So what is a big rig?
They prayed for a miracle. They acquired a holy weapon of 25 tons and 18 wheels.
BIG RIG created by Post Malone.
Dark Ages… Hordes of demons plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of the Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to repel the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. The Rig, a fully loaded tractor-trailer, crashed to Earth. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left alive is a mysterious former priest who has been excommunicated from Rokkapetal. He becomes a truck driver, takes the wheel of a demon-slaying machine, and leads the battle against hell.
Written by Post Malone and Adrienne Wassell. Drawn by Barbaric co-creator and Dark Knights of Steel artist Nathan Gooden.
Please drive comfortably.
The project has also been made into a film with director Michael Bay.
“I love the art, the attitude, the characters,” Michael Bay said. “I’m also excited to work with Post Malone and let our creative worlds collide.”
Check out the preview below.
For more information on this news, please read the full press release below.
MISSOULA, Mont., January 21, 2025 — Nine-time Diamond Certified GRAMMY® Award Nominated Post Malone, Vault Comics, and Platinum Dunes collaborate to bring Post Malone’s Big We provide the rig. Superstar, Big Rig is written by Post Malone and Adrienne Wassell and illustrated by Nathan Gooden (Barbaric, Brandon Sanderson’s Dark One, Dark Knights of Steel). Chapter 1 will be released exclusively at local comic shops on Free Comics Day in 2025.
Set in medieval Europe, this story combines The Evil Dead and Mad Max: Fury Road. The only thing standing in the way of the hordes of demons infesting the continent is a mysterious armored 18-wheeler that appears to have been sent from heaven.
Alongside the graphic novel, Post Malone, Platinum Dunes and Vault are developing a feature film adaptation with director Michael Bay.
“This is going to kick @ss. Great to work with the Volt and Michael Bay,” Post Malone said. “Turning this idea into what we have is incredible, the team has been crushing it, and I can’t believe we get to participate in Free Comic Book Day.Chapter 1 I hope you enjoy it. There’s a lot more to come.”
“I love the art, the attitude, the characters,” Michael Bay said. “I’m also excited to work with Post Malone and let our creative worlds collide.”
Free Comic Book Day, founded by Joe Field, owner of Flying Colors Comics in Concord, California, is North America’s largest independent retail marketing event, attended by millions of people.
“Free Comic Book Day is the world’s biggest comics-related event, so it’s no surprise that the 2025 event will feature one of the world’s biggest rock stars, the incomparable Post Malone,” said Joe Field. he said. “Welcome, Postfans, to the biggest party in comics coming to your local comic book store on May 3, 2025!”
“It doesn’t get any grander than this. As part of the world’s biggest comics event, we get to share great comics from one of the world’s most iconic stars with millions of fans,” said Vault CEO. Damian Wassell said. “We can’t wait to give you all a glimpse of the Big Rig. It will blow you away. Mark your calendars for May 3, 2025.”
Post Malone released his record-breaking album F-1 Trillion in 2024, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Last year’s album and collaboration earned Post Malone eight nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. This spring, he will headline Coachella before embarking on The Big Ass Stadium Tour.
Fans around the world can get their hands on an exclusive Big Rig Free Comic Book Day Special on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The complete graphic novel is expected to be available in late 2025, with a release date to be determined. You can read the full summary below:
They prayed for a miracle. They acquired a sacred weapon of 25 tons and 18 wheels.
BIG RIG created by Post Malone.
Dark Ages… Hordes of demons plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of the Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to repel the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. The Rig, a fully loaded tractor-trailer, crashed to Earth. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left alive is a mysterious former priest who has been excommunicated from Rokkapetal. He becomes a truck driver, takes the wheel of a demon-slaying machine, and leads the battle against hell.
Written by Post Malone and Adrienne Wassell. Drawn by Barbaric co-creator and Dark Knights of Steel artist Nathan Gooden.
Please drive comfortably.
For more information, please visit https://www.bigrigcomic.com.
