Johnny Cash's Lost Comic Book Sees New Life

Johnny Cash's 1976 autobiographical comic, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash," is set to be re-released, celebrating the country music legend's foray into sequential storytelling. This reissue, appearing nearly five decades after its initial publication and over twenty years after Cash's passing in 2003, comes courtesy of Z2 Comics working with the artist's estate.

The original comic, featuring art by Al Hartley and co-written by Billy Zeoli, offered an unflinching look at Cash's journey. It detailed his ascent in country music and superstardom, while also confronting personal battles with substance abuse, his first marriage's dissolution, and legal entanglements.

This new edition will showcase two distinct cover variants by artists Chip Kidd and Tim Bradstreet. It will also include reflective words from Cash's son, John Carter Cash, and historical context provided by writer Alex Segura. The comic is noted as a "cautionary tale" utilizing authentic personal narrative and vivid imagery.

The re-released "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" is scheduled to debut on Wednesday, September 23rd. John Carter Cash expressed his enthusiasm for the reissue, highlighting the enduring interest in his father's work and the unique nature of this comic project.