Vault Comics has revealed new details surrounding Post Malone’s new IP Universe, which will get its debut on Free Comic Book Day 2025. The comic, titled Big Rig, was written by Malone and Adrian Wassel, and the artwork was by Nathan Gooden.
“This is going to kick @ss. It’s amazing working with Vault and Michael Bay,” said Post Malone. “Turning this idea into what we have is unbelievable. The team has been crushing it and I can’t believe we get to be a part of Free Comic Book Day. Enjoy Chapter 1. There’s so much more to come.”
The story has been described as Evil Dead meets Mad Max: Fury Road with a story set in medieval Europe, where the only thing standing in the way of the horde of demons infesting the continent is a mysterious armored 18-wheeler seemingly sent from the heavens.
So what’s Big Rig about?
THEY PRAYED FOR A MIRACLE. THEY GOT 25 TONS AND 18 WHEELS OF HOLY WEAPON.
BIG RIG, created by Post Malone.
The Dark Ages…Demon hordes plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of The Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to drive back the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. What crashes to earth is The Rig, a fully loaded tractor trailer. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left standing is an enigmatic former priest excommunicated from The Six Petals. He will become Trucker and lead the fight against Hell behind the wheel of a demon-slaying machine.
Written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel. Drawn by Barbaric co-creator and Dark Knights of Steel artist Nathan Gooden.
Drive easy.
The project is also getting a film adaptation with director Michael Bay.
“I love the art, attitude and characters,” said Michael Bay. “Also I am excited to work with Post Malone and have our creative worlds collide.”
Check out a preview below!
For more on this news read the full press release below.
01/21/2025, Missoula, Montana — 9x diamond-certified GRAMMY® Award-nominated Post Malone, Vault Comics, and Platinum Dunes team up to bring Post Malone’s Big Rig to Free Comic Book Day 2025. An original story created by the global superstar, Big Rig is written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel, and drawn by Nathan Gooden (Barbaric, Brandon Sanderson’s Dark One, Dark Knights of Steel). The first chapter will be released exclusively at local comic shops on Free Comic Book Day 2025.
Evil Dead meets Mad Max: Fury Road in this story set in medieval Europe, where the only thing standing in the way of the horde of demons infesting the continent is a mysterious armored 18-wheeler seemingly sent from the heavens.
Alongside the graphic novel, Post Malone, Platinum Dunes, and Vault are developing a feature film adaptation together with director Michael Bay.
“This is going to kick @ss. It’s amazing working with Vault and Michael Bay,” said Post Malone. “Turning this idea into what we have is unbelievable. The team has been crushing it and I can’t believe we get to be a part of Free Comic Book Day. Enjoy Chapter 1. There’s so much more to come.”
“I love the art, attitude and characters,” said Michael Bay. “Also I am excited to work with Post Malone and have our creative worlds collide.”
Free Comic Book Day, founded by Joe Field, proprietor of Flying Colors Comics in Concord, California, is the largest independent retail marketing event in North America, with millions of
“Free Comic Book Day is the world’s largest comic book related event, so it only makes sense that our 2025 event will feature one of the world’s biggest rock stars, the inimitable Post Malone,” said Joe Field. “Post Fans, welcome to comics’ biggest party happening at your local comic shop on May 3, 2025!”
“It doesn’t get more epic than this. We get to share an incredible comic from one of the world’s most iconic stars with millions of fans as part of the world’s biggest comic book event,” said Vault CEO, Damian Wassel. “I can’t wait for you all to get a glimpse of Big Rig. It’s gonna blow you away. Mark your calendars for May 3, 2025.”
Big Rig continues a hot streak for Post Malone, who released his record-breaking album, F-1 Trillion in 2024, which landed at #1 on the Billboard 200. His album, and collaborations last year earned him 8 2025 GRAMMY nominations. This spring he will headline Coachella before hitting the road on his The Big Ass Stadium Tour.
Fans everywhere can pick up their exclusive Big Rig Free Comic Book Day Special on Saturday May 3rd, 2025. The complete graphic novel will be available later in 2025, with a release date to be announced. The full synopsis can be read below:
THEY PRAYED FOR A MIRACLE. THEY GOT 25 TONS AND 18 WHEELS OF HOLY WEAPON.BIG RIG, created by Post Malone.
The Dark Ages…Demon hordes plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of The Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to drive back the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. What crashes to earth is The Rig, a fully loaded tractor trailer. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left standing is an enigmatic former priest excommunicated from The Six Petals. He will become Trucker and lead the fight against Hell behind the wheel of a demon-slaying machine.
Written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel. Drawn by Barbaric co-creator and Dark Knights of Steel artist Nathan Gooden.
Drive easy.
Find out more at: https://www.bigrigcomic.com
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