Parasomnia is the latest album in beloved American progressive metal band Dream Theater, and after 17 years of waiting, when Mike Portnoy rejoins bandmates John Petrucci, Jon Myung, Jordan Ludez and James Lovely, last year’s most beloved lineup has reunited. The resulting album showed the band’s new energy. The band has already had a very successful 30-year career, but shows no signs of a halt. Currently, in collaboration with Z2 Comics, the band is releasing their companion graphic novel, Parasomnia: The Graphic Album.
Like the inspirational album, this collection of eight stories explores the thin lines between the awakened world and the land of dreams. Individual stories dive deep into the songs contained in the original album, weaving in an unforgettable story. It brings life to a stunning roster of award-winning authors and artists from Nebula, Locus, Inkpot and Eisner. It certainly should be a joy for fans of the band.
Dream Theater will be seen in 2025.
Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci was excited by the results of Dream Theater’s first attempt to explore the world of comics.
It’s amazing to work with the Z2 team in this epic collaboration. Having the opportunity to explore alternative interpretations of songs in Parasomnia through the eyes of so many talented artists was truly inspirational. The incredible artwork that reflected the unique storytelling talent of every writer and the graphic artistry of so many different styles was amazing to witness. Anyone who appreciates this media fan, our DT community, and a stunning display of human creativity will really enjoy this dark and sometimes twisted territory of parasomnia!
The visuals of the graphic album extend the album’s theme through an interpretation of Eisner winning cover artist Tony Harris. The interpretations of each of Tony Harris’s songs are not only present on the cover, but are also available as a collection of enamel pins that can be collected in the Deluxe Edition as well as starting each chapter.
Speaking about his experience of bringing Dream Theater songs to life into comic pages, Nebula Award-winning author Vajra Chandrasekera said:
I was intrigued and pleased by the opportunity to write for this book! My experience is a very different medium for me as almost all of my experiences are prose fiction and it was a great time working with the Rocky of Cu. I hope everyone enjoys reading it as much as we enjoyed making it.
Promotional material for Dream Theater for upcoming Parasomnia tours.
Parasomia’s Complete Creative Team: Graphic Album includes authors Cat Lambo, Kevin J. Anderson, Benjamin Raab, Derrick Hughes, Dan Hernandez, Gavin High Knight, Vajra Chandracera, Steve Niles and John Lepion. Artists include Lydia Lassero, Christian Rosado, Gienrico Bonacorsi, Damien Worm, Sofia Girol, Rocky Okuk, Stan Yack, Ryan Kelly, Simone D’Angelo and Lucas Carvalho.
Z2 Comics President Josh Bernstein said this about the book.
When Dream Theater reunited last year, like many fans, I was overjoyed to see the greatest progress metal band of all time back in business. We not only needed to do this book, but also had to use the ace at Rantz Hoseley, the only editor to edit in 15/8 hours. Can’t you sleep? Maybe try Parasomnia!
Parasomnia: The graphic album is available as a band-signed Slipcased Platinum Edition and is for pre-orders only via Z2Comics.com. Additionally, the Deluxe Edition is available on LoudWire and an exclusive edition available for purchase at Dream Theater Tour Stop in the fall of 2025.
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