The two acts will combine for shows in New York and Los Angeles during October
The comic is illustrated by Hong Kong artist Kongkee
Frontman Damon Albarn previously stated that he'd be open to working with the pop singer
Drummer Dave Rowntree confirms the group were not asked to step in for Foo Fighters
Band hand out free ice creams and play mix of new songs and old hits during homecoming gig in the capital
Albarn has reinvented 'Alice In Wonderland' for Manchester International Festival
Spokesperson for the band says there is 'no truth' in rumours linking band to festival appearance
Damon Albarn also says he'd be open to writing songs for Taylor Swift
The band play the Hollywood Bowl and Madison Square Garden in October
Guitarist jokes that the band would be willing to play for "quarter of a billion"