Nikki Sixx Announces 'The Heroin Diaries' Graphic Novel

From my inbox:

SAN DIEGO CA, JULY 19, 2017 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Nikki Sixx’s drug-soaked NY Times bestselling memoir, THE HEROIN DIARIES. Chronicling the year of decadence and depravity that almost cost Sixx his life during the recording and tour for Mötley Crüe’s seminal 1987 album GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS, the book not only became a worldwide bestseller but also spawned the band Sixx:A.M., Sixx’ nationally syndicated daily iHeart Media rock radio show “Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx” and soon, 10th anniversary editions of THE HEROIN DIARIES book and Sixx:A.M.’s soundtrack by the same name (to be announced next month and coming out this fall), as well as the forthcoming THE HEROIN DIARIES play, amongst many other ventures. 

Now, Nikki Sixx and HEAVY METAL are proud to announce a graphic novel adaptation of this powerful book that gives both insight and understanding to the deadly trap and temptation of addiction. THE HEROIN DIARIES graphic novel will be the first release under HEAVY METAL’s new 12 X 12 imprint, a new line of music-themed art books and graphic novels that will explore the songs and experiences of the most exciting musical artists. Fans visiting Comic-Con San Diego can get an exclusive first preview of the interior pages when visiting the HEAVY METAL booth #1529 at the convention between today and Sunday, July 23. 

Working in close collaboration with Sixx, the HEROIN DIARIES is being adapted by Rantz Hoseley, known for his award-winning work with Tori Amos on the graphic novel COMIC BOOK TATTOO, along with acclaimed artists Danijel Zezelj, Andy Kuhn and Kieron Dwyer. Hoseley summed up the development experience by saying, “Getting to work with Nikki and his team at 10th Street Entertainment to bring this story to life in a new way has been incredible. It’s been a fantastic collaboration focused on the sole goal that when the fans pick it up, it blows their hair back like a power chord through a stack of Marshalls.”

The 150 page graphic novel will be presented in a 12”x12” prestige “album” format and come in different collector’s editions, details of which will be revealed in the near future. Those interested should sign up now  at Pledge Music to guarantee the opportunity to purchase a copy, receive an exclusive 10% discount on their order when the graphic novel becomes available for purchase next month and also, to get exclusive news about the the forthcoming 10th anniversary editions of the book and soundtrack first. 

Comments

[Gary]

Just when you thought he couldn't possibly get any more mileage out of that (I'd bet semi- fictional) book... bang!! The Sixxter proves you wrong!! Lol

[Kixchix]

I hear you Gary. He should've titled it, "The Most Lucid Heroin Addict". It's incredible how Nikki was able to remember so much stuff from such a turbulent time. He must've been taking notes while shooting up and excusing himself from orgies to dictate into his cassette recorder all of the details. I saw some of his original notes once. This one note said..."I'm dead.....now I'm alive again." Truly a incredible piece of mötley history.

[Gary]

@Kixchix. Damn, I think you may have stumbled onto the Sixxter's next book title. It'll be a dissertation. I'm thinking "The Lucid Junk Head, A Study In Contrasts" 😂

[Bkallday]

What a money hungry prick that Nikki has turned out to be.

[oper8n]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/6oi3ze/linkin_park_singer_chester_bennington_passes_away/?st=J5CTSHXK&sh=ce5736f0

Another one gone, whether you liked him or not, this is just sad

[Shawn]

@oper8n - just terrible - the first LP album was in heavy rotation on my last ship. Just Sad.

[Dj]

Although I do agree its only semi fictional as well Gary, I'll give him credit of some of it being actual journals because if you look at photos and video of the time he looks really jacked up, and if he can write the lyrics to Girls Girls Girls album I'm pretty sure he did have some journal entries (although most of it was filled with present day commentary). He is turning a little money hungry with a ten year anniversary for the book, with a play, and re-re-re-re-re-release of Girls Girls Girls. Hahah.

[Metalboy!]

Geez, the guy is a regular one-man walking Opiod addiction. I must say, though I'm a huge Motlëy Crüe fan, Sixx solo is pretty boring.