Eddie is a fixture of Maiden’s live shows, his appearance often marking the high point of the concert. "To see such iconic characters alongside Eddie is something our fans have discussed for years and we think that the twist of placing Venom, Thanos, Thor or Deadpool in our Maiden worlds will excite fans of both cultures. Is Eddie on all Iron Maiden covers It wasn’t until a chance meeting with artist Derek Riggs that Maiden landed their mascot with manager Rod Smallwood deeming it necessary that Eddie be featured on all of the band’s artwork. "Juxtaposing some of the most recognisable characters in pop art and comic book culture into planet Maiden has been an ambition of ours for years and working with Marvel and their unparalleled character-based IP is the perfect fit in this day and age. “Eddie has long stood shoulder to shoulder with the greatest superheroes and we’re also pretty proud of the worlds we created for his many incarnations – from battlefields to Egyptian tombs to frozen icescapes or futuristic cities," says band manager Rod Smallwood. Starting as a Killers inspired version of the character, Eddie will evolve three. The metal legends' iconic mascot Eddie will meet the likes of Wolverine, Venom, Thanos and Deadpool in a collection of apparel and accessories, with Maiden artwork from Fear Of The Dark, The Trooper and Killers featured. Tomorrow (October 18) Iron Maiden ’s time-travelling undead mascot Eddie will invade the Angry Birds universe for Halloween For the next few weeks, players will be able to unlock the heavy metal icon as Angry Birds Evolution becomes a tribute to Iron Maiden. Just in time for the holidays, Iron Maiden and Marvel have launched a brand-new collaboration.
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