Mass Appeal and Marvel have joined forces to create an exclusive, limited edition comic book series honoring some of hip-hop’s biggest titans.
The Legend Has It…comic series will be announced at New York Comic Con on October 10, and will pay tribute to Nas & DJ Premier, Ghosftace Killah, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Big L, De La Soul and Slick Rick. The series is written by Brandon Thomas (Black Lightning) and drawn by Sanford Greene (Doom, Bitter Root) and will bring each character to life, “in an epic narrative that bridges music, myth, and legacy,” according to a press release.
“Working with Marvel on this comic is a celebration of Hip Hop and its legacy,” Nas said in a statement. “There’s a story we tell through our music, and watching that energy come to life in these pages is a tribute to the culture that shaped us and continues to inspire generations.”
The first issue will be unveiled on a live marquee panel titled “Comics and Hip-Hop: A Marvel x Mass Appeal Conversation.” The panel will dive into where hip-hop meets superhero mythology, and hone in on the creative intersections between superhero lore and storytelling in rap. To commemorate the launch, Mass Appeal will take over Whatnot’s live shopping stage, Whatnot House, at New York Comic Con on October 10th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ET, offering fans the first opportunity to purchase an exclusive variant edition of the comic.
Check out the cover of Legend Has It… Issue No. 1 below.