The Weeknd releases 'Starboy' comic with Marvel

The Weeknd has teamed up with with the comic giant Marvel to come out with a series titled, 'Starboy', which borrows its name from the rapper's hit 2016 song.
The 27-year-old musician, who was present at New York's Comic-Con, took to Twitter to announce the news.
"The Weeknd and Marvel presents: STARBOY... comic book coming soon. I'll be signing autographs in the Marvel Booth," he wrote.

The Weeknd also shared a picture from the event, in which he can be seen posing in front of the comic book's cover.
According to a report, the rapper had revealed about his plans to turn his alter-ego (Starboy) into a comic book character.
"'Starboy' is the next chapter in this chronicle, this saga. I guess this is the fourth chapter. He's a character that we created. It's so funny, we want to create a comic out of him as well (...) He's a cool, dope character that makes appearances a lot on the album.
"He's definitely made his appearance in different records in the past as well. He's a more braggadocious character that we all have inside of us," The Weeknd had said.
The first issue of the 'Starboy' comic will release next year.