Joan Jett teams with Z2 Comics for new graphic novel anthology

nme.com:

Joan Jett is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her biggest hits with a new graphic novel anthology.The legendary rock singer is teaming up with Z2 Comics for ‘Joan Jett And The Blackhearts 40 x 40’ to celebrate four decades of her albums ‘I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll’ and ‘Bad Reputation’.“When we began working with Z2 Comics on ‘Joan Jett And The Blackhearts 40 x 40’ for the 40th Anniversary of ‘I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll’ and ‘Bad Reputation’, we reflected on all the rejection and opposition Joan faced from the industry as a woman with a guitar, especially at the beginning of her career,” Carianne Brinkman of Blackheart said in a statement.“Luckily, she blocked out the noise and showed the doubters she could do it herself.