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Grateful Dead Origins

Author: Chris Miskiewicz

Illustrator: Noah Van Sciver

Publication date: 2020

Z2 Comics

A graphic biography (described as a graphic novel) that charts the history of the band from 1965 to 1969.

Publisher information:

"Grateful Dead Origins takes an in depth and personal look at the formation of one of the most important American rock bands of all time, exploring the early days of Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Pigpen, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart. The story of the band's transformation from a bar band performing as the Warlocks to becoming the creators of their own sound and forefathers for the jamband culture is depicted in the original story written by Chris Miskiewicz and illustrated by Noah Van Sciver."
A deluxe edition of Origins, packaged with an LP of unreleased music, was also published:
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