Bruce should've just written a plot outline and let someone write the proper story, plenty of celebrity backed comics work like that.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
I think his ego would never let that happen. It is his brilliant story, therefore he is the one who will write it. A bit like his Chemical Wedding film…
Which feels weird that he didn't do it before. Bruce's writing feels very well suited for comics. I do have to wonder how would the world react if he'd released something like the Iffy Boatrace book these days. I remember reading it when I was 14 or something like that and feeling a great sense of second hand embarassment.
I would have found that better. To deliver something worthy of discussion on the topics addressed, an author would have to do an enormous amount of research into the current state of the natural sciences and philosophy or cooperate with actual experts in the fields.
They thought this was a special case because devoted fans would buy anything that came from Bruce for many years.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
I bought Bruce’s books as a collector to complete my collection but found them so embarrassingly bad that I sold them on ebay after reading them. Absolutely godawful, even taking them as lighthearted pieces of writing.
I don't think it was mentioned again. On Facebook he doesn't respond to comments on this. For other projects he sometimes replies or gives a like. I also expected you hear something at the end of the year if he was working on it instead of touring.
Wonder if there will be new material played on the tour next fall? I'm not a fan of the Mandrake Project and I'm hoping for new songs.
Wonder if there will be new material played on the tour next fall? I'm not a fan of the Mandrake Project and I'm hoping for new songs.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Nope. Someone should ask Bruce next year. It seems Roy has started running his other projects, but I think the remixes will be released eventually because they have already started working on them and I guess they will be popular. Despite what is going on between them. Roy is not part of the live band so the remixes should be ready by now? I doubt he would reply if asked.
Why not, it's the 2nd leg of the album tour. Maybe some different ones from it. New songs for the tour? Very likely, the rotation ones probably. Still some stuff to return and debut (TOS). Philip already asked which songs the fans want to hear.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
I think just 1 comic with 10 short stories and different covers inspired by the songs titles would have been cool and enough. Like his original idea. I hope in the future he doesn't make albums tied with comics because the focus should be mainly on the music, no unfinished material again. He's a good storyteller and said that's what he likes the most, but the comics work and should be unique for TMP only. For bonus things, well, bonus songs...
He's probably not in a hurry, but I wonder how long it will take him to release another album now. After the tour, 2027 at the earliest, but what if he plans to tour in 2026 as well (3rd leg??) or won't because of Maiden's big tour.
Ascendingthethrone
Ancient Mariner
I had a funny moment the other day. I had just finished a carol service at one of the primary schools I teach at. As I got into the car, Afterglow of Ragnarok was playing on Plant Rock. Talk about a contrast!