Nathan Yocum
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Nathan Yocum | |
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 Nathan Yocum in 2022 | |
| Born | Nathan Michael Yocum June 1, 1992 Wylie, Texas, United States |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Notable work | Axl Rose: Appetite for Destruction Interpol: Antics Anberlin: Godspeed Tony Hawk's: American Fallout Stand Atlantic: in 2D |
| Website | sumerian |
Nathan Yocum is an American publisher, writer and film producer. Yocum is the co-founder and president of Sumerian Publishing Group.[1] The group includes Sumerian Comics, the relaunched rock magazine Hit Parader, and the satirical publication The Hard Times.[2] Yocum has also partnered on the relaunch of Penthouse Comics and served as associate producer on the 2025 theatrical film Queen of the Ring.[3]
Biography
[edit]Yocum co-founded Behemoth Comics in 2020 with business partner Ryan Swanson.[1] The independent publisher, initially based in the Dallas area before relocating operations to Nashville, Tennessee, specialized in comic books and graphic novels, often drawing on licenses from film, video games and the music industry.[4] Early titles included collaborations with Ubisoft and partnerships with artists tied to metal and alternative music scenes. By 2021 the company had achieved a notable position in the direct market, with reported annual sales exceeding 500,000 units.[5][1]
In March 2022 Sumerian Records & Films acquired Behemoth Entertainment. The comic publishing division was rebranded Sumerian Comics in July 2022 and integrated into the broader Sumerian Entertainment Group. Yocum remained as president of the comic operation, serving alongside Swanson.[6] Under the new ownership, Sumerian Comics expanded its slate of licensed properties, releasing graphic novels and comic series based on films such as American Psycho and The Crow, as well as original or tie-in projects with musicians including Bad Omens, Sleep Token, Guns N' Roses, Interpol, Anberlin and Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows.[7][8][9]
As co-president of Sumerian Publishing Group, Yocum helped expand the company’s portfolio beyond comics, including the late 2024 acquisition of the satirical news site The Hard Times and its gaming-focused sister publication Hard Drive.[10] In 2025 Yocum relaunched the long-dormant music magazine Hit Parader as a print publication where he serves as editors-in-chief along with Swanson.[11]
In early 2024, Yocum and Swanson partnered with Penthouse Global Licensing to relaunch Penthouse Comics after a nearly thirty-year hiatus. The revived title appears in an oversized magazine format on a bimonthly schedule and has featured contributions from creators such as Guillem March, Matteo Scalera, and Maria Llovet. Yocum has been involved in the editorial and publishing direction of the series.[12]
In film, Yocum has collaborated with Ash Avildsen through Sumerian Pictures, serving as associate producer on the biographical sports drama Queen of the Ring and helping oversee theatrical distribution for Turnstile’s companion film TURNSTILE: NEVER ENOUGH in 2025.[13][14]
Bibliography
[edit]- Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (co-written with Craig Owens)
- Anberlin: Godspeed (co-written with Deon Rexroat)
- Interpol: Antics
- Tony Hawk's: American Fallout
- Stand Atlantic: in 2D
- Axl rose: Appetite For Destruction[15]
- Scorpions: Hurricane[16]
- Penthouse Comics
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Wiseman, Andreas (March 23, 2022). "Sumerian Records & Films Acquires Comic Book Publisher And Gaming Company Behemoth". Deadline. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Goretooth, Smokey (December 15, 2024). "Sumerian Records Acquires The Hard Times & Hard Drive". MetalSucks. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Johnston, Rich (November 22, 2023). "Penthouse Comix 1 Returns For Valentine's Day 2024 With Guillem March". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ "AXL ROSE Ventures Into Comics With Cyberpunk Graphic Novel Series Based on "Appetite For Destruction"". Sonic Perspectives. September 29, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Schedeen, Jesse (July 6, 2021). "Watch Dogs Legion Comic Book Will Expand on the Game's Universe". IGN India. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Brownfield, Troy (March 31, 2023). "MegaCon 2023: From journalist to comic writer, Steve Ekstrom talks SOKO". Graphic Policy. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Nelson, Dustin (July 21, 2023). "Christian Bale's Patrick Bateman returns in American Psycho comic book". ew.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Galiher, Stephen Andrew (September 30, 2025). "'Axl Rose: Appetite for Destruction' Comic Book Reimagines Guns N' Roses Singer as a Gun-Toting Cyborg Vigilante". VICE. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Allen, Brittany (October 17, 2025). "Everything you need to know about Axl Rose's graphic novel". Literary Hub. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Kennelty, Greg (December 15, 2024). "Sumerian Records Buys The Hard Times". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Olson, Cathy Applefeld (December 15, 2025). "Sumerian's Ash Avildsen On Embracing 'Fearless Originality' In Music, Film And More". Forbes. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Alverson, Brigid (January 5, 2024). "Penthouse Comics Relaunches with New Content". ICv2. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Barnhart, Alton (March 10, 2025). "Film Review: Queen of the Ring - SLUG Magazine". www.slugmag.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Aswad, Jem (May 27, 2025). "Turnstile's 'Never Enough,' Companion Film to Group's New Album, to Get Theatrical Release". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Guns N' Roses Axl Rose Announces Cyberpunk Appetite For Destruction Graphic Novel Series". revolvermag.com. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Scorpions Rock You Like a Hurricane Music Video Comes to Life In New Graphic Novel". blabbermouth.com. Retrieved August 13, 2026.