BOOM STUDIOS LANDS FARSCAPE COMIC LICENSE

[MattBrady]

Press Release

It's about frelling time. Fans have a reason to celebrate as FARSCAPE returns in a brand new comic series thanks to a just-inked licensing agreement between The Jim Henson Company and BOOM! Studios. Widely recognized as one of the greatest sci-fi series in television history, the multi-award-winning FARSCAPE will make its comic book debut later this year.

BOOM! Studios is set to publish a series of four-issue mini-series which will explore and expand the stories of FARSCAPE. Each four-issue series will be collected into subsequent trade-paperback editions. The series will be written and drawn by an as-yet-unannounced creative team.

"FARSCAPE took science fiction television to a new level and ushered in a whole host of shows that wouldn't have been possible without FARSCAPE's pioneering. As a long-time 'Scaper', I am incredibly excited to mine the dense universe of FARSCAPE for new stories and adventures in comic book form," said BOOM! Marketing and Sales Director, Chip Mosher. "I watched the show as it came out, I bought the DVDs the day they hit the shelves, and I can't frelling wait to publish these comics!"


The FARSCAPE comic book series will be taking advantage of the upcoming webisodes to be produced by The Jim Henson Company in association with RHI Entertainment for SCIFI.COM. The webisode series will re-unite FARSCAPE executive producer Brian Henson with creator Rockne S. O'Bannon.

"It's so exciting to work with BOOM! Studios on this project knowing that their team members are true fans of the show," said Brian Henson, co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company and executive producer of the original Farscape television series. "Working with one of our favorite comic publishers, we know our loyal supporters will enjoy these original adventures while new audiences will have a fantastic introduction to the FARSCAPE universe."

Debuting on the SCI-FI Channel in 1998, FARSCAPE follows the adventures of Astronaut John Crichton as a freak accident during an experimental space mission catapults him across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield. Suddenly, he's trapped among alien creatures wielding deadly technology - a battle that 20th century sci-fi pop culture never prepared him for. Hunted by a merciless military race, Crichton begins his quest for home from a distant galaxy.

A groundbreaking award-winning sci-fi production, FARSCAPE has become a global favorite. Named by TV Guide as one of television's "Best Cult Shows Ever" and most recently named by EMPIRE Magazine as one of the "50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time," FARSCAPE is known for the overwhelming fan-based campaign that led to its miniseries production. The show has continued to find new audiences as it airs in syndication and is available on DVD around the world.

[Corpulent1]

AWESOME! I'm a gigantic Farscape fan. It's great to see that the people who'll be handling the series are, too. Can't wait!

[edcurb]

i am a huge Farscape fan. i bought the mini series that Wildstorm did years ago and i will buy this series... if it does not have photo traced art. just draw the characters. i don't care if they look just like their actor counter parts. please just draw!

[Poe]

Looking forward to the comics.

REALLY looking forward to the new webisodes.

I frelling love FARSCAPE.

[Jack Lazer]

Frell me dead! That's awesome!

[Cray_ws]

If Boom Studios is smart they will 2 things,

1. Find and artist who can draw the actors. Many comic readers won't care about this but new non-readers this will be a sticking point. If the characters don't look like actor counter-parts, new readers won't consider the book to genuine Farscape.

2. Start the series where the show left off, or at least work the story towards the same plots that the show had going. Then after the first major arc, you'll be free to go in a new direction.

Take the clues that Manga has proven to be effective. Keep the synergy between the show and the comic as one.

Congrats on getting the license, I wish Boom Studios well in this endeavor.

[Corpulent1]

Originally Posted by edcurb

i am a huge Farscape fan. i bought the mini series that Wildstorm did years ago and i will buy this series... if it does not have photo traced art. just draw the characters. i don't care if they look just like their actor counter parts. please just draw!

Whoa, Wildstorm mini, you say? I'll have to track that down.

[GenerallZodd]

Originally Posted by Corpulent1

Whoa, Wildstorm mini, you say? I'll have to track that down.

Farscape: Wartorn

[huud007]

This is the best news I've heard in a while. I miss Farscape!

[Rype]

This is the best frellin' news I've heard in months.

Time to rewatch the series.

Please Boom! Don't take us to that universe without taking us from right where we left off. I promise you I will be a dedicated reader. I will even be your best friend.

[Bobby Nash]

Cool news. Farscape was a great show with fun characters.

Bobby

[comicfoil]

Honestly if they are going to be doing a series of minisereis I don't care where the storylines take place. I'd rather see them jump around a little bit even. A different tale from each season maybe which would show how different the characters became. That way each story would stand on its own without relying on having one of the former. Avoiding picking up where the series left off would also leave those storylines for a possible return of the series in whatever form they should choose;, tv movie, feature film... even that long rumored animated series.

[350z]

I know this is controversial for some people, but when Scorpius was introduced in the series, an already decent show took a turn for the better! I loved the series from that point forward! I'm glad that there is a return to the series.

[Poe]

Originally Posted by 350z

I know this is controversial for some people, but when Scorpius was introduced in the series, an already decent show took a turn for the better! I loved the series from that point forward! I'm glad that there is a return to the series.

Agreed. The debut of Scorpius pushed the show to a whole new level, and he was a much better antagonist than Crais ever was in the first season.

[superhornet3]

Does anyone know why the farscape dvd's are so expensive. those prices are insane. I want to see this and buy the Boom comic but its so expensive. I guess just rent it huh?