‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ When Kurt Cobain Gets His Own Bio Comic Treatment

In 2005, actor Michael Pitt (Boardwalk Empire) did a spot-on portrayal of the late singer/songwriter Kurt Cobain in the indie film, Last Days. Now, Bluewater Productions offers readers a different take on the rock's star rise and fall to stardom with Tribute: Kurt Cobain. 

When the Nirvana song, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," hit the radio waves in 1991, listeners were treated to a revolutionary song that defined alternative/grunge rock. Influenced by The Pixies, Cobain was trying to emulate the guitar riff and poppy style from his favorite band, With bassist Krist Novoselic and drummer Dave Ghrol, Cobain propelled their song and album, Nevermind, to mainstream success and beyond. "Smells Like teen Spirit" continues to be praised by music fans and hailed as one of the greatest songs of all time. 

From Bluewater Productions, check out the preview pages of Tribute: Kurt Cobain:

Plot Synopsis:

As seen in Time Magazine, USA Today and Rolling Stone, the story of Kurt Cobain is retold in this graphic novel. From Nirvana frontman's early days to his battle with overwhelming fame and pain he suffers mentally and emotionally. Tortured by success and struggled with an addiction to drugs before his death at the age of 27. Twenty years ago, Kurt Cobain's music lives on till this day. 

Written and Art By: Jayfri Hashim

Tribute: Kurt Cobain comes out in stores this week, on April 2nd.This is an inside look at the troubled mind of a legendary rock star who was able to bring out his artistic vision before his untimely death.