New comic book tackles Beatles split
The publication of 24 pages, “Paul McCartney: Carry that Weight,” is the third comic book by U.S. publisher Bluewater Productions about the iconic British band, which famously split up way back in 1970.
Speculation about what caused the breakup has ranged from artistic differences and legal disputes outside the group to John Lennon’s marriage to the artist Yoko Ono.
McCartney has said that the group, which of course also included George Harrison and Ringo Starr, had already been winding down by the time Lennon met Ono.
“It is about Paul McCartney leaving the Beatles. We tell that story,” publisher Darren Davis said.
“These are comic books. They’re meant to be fun but educational, as well,” he added.
Although the writer reached out to the former Beatle, Davis said McCartney, 70, did not contribute to the comic book.
Lennon and McCartney co-wrote a string of hit songs including “She Loves You,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”
After leaving the Beatles, McCartney enjoyed a successful solo career for many years and also decided to form the band Wings with his first wife, Linda McCartney.
He will perform at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee in June.
The comic book will be released digitally and be available in stores on Wednesday.
Reuters
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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