By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Capes and Tights
  • Comics

    COMICS

    • Comic News
    • Comic Reviews
    • Comic Previews

    FEATURED PUBLISHERS

    • Marvel Comics
    • DC Comics
    • Image Comics
    • IDW Publishing
    • Dark Horse Comics
    • BOOM! Studios
    • Mad Cave Studios

    THE LATEST IN COMICS

    9 Wonderful Comics by Kenny Porter You Should Read
    9 Wonderful Comics by Kenny Porter You Should Read
    FEATURED 4: Killer Influences #1, Power Rangers Unlimited #1, and July 1 Comics
    FEATURED 4: Killer Influences #1, Power Rangers Unlimited #1, and July 1 Comics
    6 Badass Comics by Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan You Should Read
    6 Badass Comics by Griffin Sheridan You Should Read
    FEATURED 4: Blood of the Wolf Man #1, Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone TP, and June 24 Comics
    FEATURED 4: Blood of the Wolf Man #1, Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone TP, and June 24 Comics

    LATEST COMIC PODCAST

    Kenny Porter

    #288: Kenny Porter – Operation: Iron Coffin, Power Rangers Unlimited

  • Books

    BOOKS

    • Book News
    • Book Reviews
    • Stephen King

    FEATURED PUBLISHERS

    • Shortwave Publishing
    • Tor Nightfire
    • Saga Press
    • CLASH Books
    • Flatiron Books
    • Blackstone Publishing
    • Poisoned Pen Press

    THE LATEST IN BOOKS

    Morsels
    Morsels: Expect the Unexpected
    Find Me Where It Ends
    Find Me Where It Ends: Poetic Horror That Stays With You
    25 Most Anticipated Books of the Second Half of 2026
    30 Most Anticipated Books of the Second Half of 2026
    Becoming the Boogeyman
    Becoming the Boogeyman: Forget the Line Between Fact and Fiction

    LATEST BOOKS PODCAST

    Paul Doiron

    #284: Paul Doiron – Mike Bowditch Mysteries, Storm Tide

  • TV

    TV

    • TV News
    • TV Reviews
    • TV Previews
    • TV Trailers

    THE LATEST IN TV

    Spider-Noir Preview
    Spider-Noir Preview
    Lanterns
    Fear Has Found Earth in Lanterns Trailer
    The Punisher: One Last Kill
    The Punisher: One Last Kill – Frank Castle at His Most Brutal and Broken

    LATEST TV PODCAST

    Eric Heisserer

    #245: Eric Heisserer

  • Movies

    MOVIES

    • Movie News
    • Movie Reviews
    • Movie Previews
    • Movie Trailers
    • Marvel Cinematic Universe
    • MCU Watch Order

    THE LATEST IN MOVIES

    Supergirl
    Supergirl Preview
    Masters of the Universe Preview
    Masters of the Universe Preview
    Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Preview
    Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Preview

    LATEST MOVIES PODCAST

    Supergirl (1984)

    #285: Supergirl (1984) Movie Review

  • The Podcast

    THE PODCAST

    • Episodes
    • Podcast Schedule
    • Submit to Be a Guest

    SUBSCRIBE

    • Apple
    • Spotify
    • YouTube
    • Amazon
    • Pocket Casts

    RECENT EPISODES

    Kenny Porter
    #288: Kenny Porter – Operation: Iron Coffin, Power Rangers Unlimited
    Tyler Boss
    #286: Tyler Boss – Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy
    Supergirl (1984)
    #285: Supergirl (1984) Movie Review
    Paul Doiron
    #284: Paul Doiron – Mike Bowditch Mysteries, Storm Tide

    UPCOMING EPISODES

    Tyler Boss
    June 17, 2026
    Kenny Porter
    July 1, 2026
    Griffin Sheridan
    June 24, 2026
    Comics of 2026
    July 8, 2026
  • Publishers

    COMIC PUBLISHERS

    BOOK PUBLISHERS

    Marvel Comics
    BOOM Studios
    Dynamite
    Image Comics
    DC Comics
    Dark Horse
    IDW
    Mad Cave
    AWA Studios
    DSTLRY
    Ignition Press
    Oni Press
    Blackstone Publishing
    Flatiron Books
    Saga Press
    Clash Books
    Poisoned Pen Press
    Shortwave Publishing
  • Franchises

    Franchises

    Marvel Comics
    Goosebumps
    DC Comics
    Ghostbusters
    Star Wars
    Spawn
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | TMNT
    Star Trek
    The Walking Dead
    Horror
Reading: Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project: A Century-Spanning Epic Tale
Share
Capes and Tights
  • Comics
  • Books
  • Movies
  • TV
  • The Podcast

THE PODCAST

  • Episodes
  • Podcast Schedule
  • Submit to Be a Guest
  • Subscribe on Apple
  • Follow on Spotify
  • Subscribe on YouTube

COMICS

  • Comic News
  • Comic Reviews
  • Comic Previews

TV

  • TV News
  • TV Reviews
  • TV Previews
  • TV Trailers

MOVIES

  • Movie News
  • Movie Reviews
  • Movie Previews
  • Movie Trailers

BOOKS

  • Book News
  • Book Reviews
Independent

Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project: A Century-Spanning Epic Tale

By
Justin Soderberg
Published: January 15, 2024
3.5K Views
Share
2 Min Read
Bruce Dickinson's The Mandrake Project
SHARE
Bruce Dickinson's The Mandrake Project
4
Review Overview

There’s no doubt that comic books have become an integral part of popular culture and sometimes they crossover with the wonderful world of music. One such story is The Mandrake Project, a 12-issue epic saga of opposing forces battling to use the powers of science and magic, written by Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson and Tony Lee with art by Staz Johnson.

The Mandrake Project is a dark, adult story of power, abuse, and a struggle for identity that explores the lengths people will go to achieve their goals.

Over the course of the comic series, readers witness the generational war between the opposing forces of science and mysticism. Both sides engage in a battle of wits and wills with the ultimate prize being immortality. The story also addresses themes of power dynamics, loyalty, and betrayal, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read.

One of the highlights of the comic book is the artwork by Staz Johnson. The artwork is stunning, with incredible attention to detail in both character designs and backgrounds. The story’s dark and gritty tone is well reflected in the artwork. With Johnson’s emotive characters and dynamic action scenes, he does an excellent job of bringing the story to life.

The covers by Bill Sienkiewicz are also some of the best you’ll find in any comic book series. Sienkiewicz, a legendary artist, known for his work on New Mutants and Moon Knight, delivers brilliant cover art that sets the tone for each issue.

The Mandrake Project is an epic tale that you won’t want to miss, especially for those fans of Iron Maiden. Bruce Dickinson, Tony Lee, and Staz Johnson have crafted a story that is both haunting and thrilling, with excellent characters, artwork, and themes. The comic book series is a great read for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project #1 Preview

1 of 5
- +
THE MANDRAKE PROJECT
THE MANDRAKE PROJECT
THE MANDRAKE PROJECT
THE MANDRAKE PROJECT
THE MANDRAKE PROJECT

Bruce Dickinson's The Mandrake Project
Review Overview
4
Overall 4.0
- Advertisement -
Share This Article
Facebook Threads Email Copy Link Print
ByJustin Soderberg
Follow:
Born and raised in New England, Justin Soderberg currently resides in Orrington, Maine. Soderberg started his career in media covering the UMass Lowell River Hawks, Lowell Spinners, Hockey East, PGA, Boston Bruins, MMA/UFC, and other sports. Now, Soderberg's main goal is to bring you the best possible pop culture coverage with all his effort.
Previous Article Cobra Commander #1 Cobra Commander #1, The Colonized and more January 17 Releases
Next Article Welcome to Dead House Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House – A Spooky Thriller for ALL Readers

LATEST IN COMICS

Kenny Porter

#288: Kenny Porter – Operation: Iron Coffin, Power Rangers Unlimited

Capes and Tights
July 1, 2026
9 Wonderful Comics by Kenny Porter You Should Read

9 Wonderful Comics by Kenny Porter You Should Read

Capes & Tights
June 28, 2026
FEATURED 4: Killer Influences #1, Power Rangers Unlimited #1, and July 1 Comics

FEATURED 4: Killer Influences #1, Power Rangers Unlimited #1, and July 1 Comics

Capes & Tights
June 26, 2026
- Advertisement -

LATEST COMIC PODCAST

Kenny Porter

#288: Kenny Porter – Operation: Iron Coffin, Power Rangers Unlimited

- Advertisement -

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE

Becoming the Boogeyman
Books

Becoming the Boogeyman: Forget the Line Between Fact and Fiction

Find Me Where It Ends
Books

Find Me Where It Ends: Poetic Horror That Stays With You

D'Orc Vol. 1
Image Comics

D’Orc Vol. 1: A Campy Fantasy Adventure

Pictures of You: An Unsettling Nightmare Framed by Suspense
Books

Pictures of You: An Unsettling Nightmare Framed by Suspense

FEATURED 4: Killer Influences #1, Power Rangers Unlimited #1, and July 1 Comics
Comics

FEATURED 4: Killer Influences #1, Power Rangers Unlimited #1, and July 1 Comics

The Oracle Year
Books

The Oracle Year: The Epic Weight of Knowing Tomorrow

Capes and Tights

COMICS

  • Comic News
  • Comic Reviews
  • Comic Previews
  • Marvel Comics
  • DC Comics
  • Image Comics
  • Dark Horse Comics
  • IDW Publishing
  • BOOM! Studios
  • Mad Cave Studios
  • Ignition Press

BOOKS

  • Book News
  • Book Reviews
  • Anna Rose Reads
  • Shortwave Publishing
  • Tor Nightfire
  • Saga Press
  • CLASH Books
  • Flatiron Books
  • Blackstone Publishing
  • Poisoned Pen Press
  • Stephen King

Movies

  • Movie News
  • Movie Reviews
  • Movie Previews
  • Movie Trailers
  • MCU Watch Order

TV

  • TV News
  • TV Reviews
  • TV Previews
  • TV Trailers

FRANCHISES

  • Marvel
  • DC
  • Star Wars
  • Goosebumps
  • The Walking Dead
  • TMNT
  • Ghostbusters
  • Star Trek
  • Spawn
  • Christmas
  • Horror

THE PODCAST

  • Episodes
  • Upcoming Episodes
  • Subscribe on Apple
  • Follow on Spotify

More

  • Featured Pull Quotes
  • About Capes & Tights
  • Write for Capes & Tights
  • Contact Us

© 2026 Capes and Tights. All Rights Reserved.

Capes and Tights
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?