Movies in the 80s went one of three ways. They were full of teenage angst and new wave music (a la
Breakfast Club). Or they were slapstick comedy with
Saturday Night Live alumni (
The Jerk). Or they were these dystopian visions of the near future where everyone lived in grimy cities and crime was excessively rampant. Like
Robocop. Dynamite Entertainment is taking us in the proverbial time machine to the gritty version of the 80s with their recent announcement of a new Robocop comic.
Dynamite has reached an agreement with MGM Pictures to develop a new original comic book based on the Robocop franchise. Not sure how "original" that could really be, but I'm sure Dynamite wants us to work with them on this one. Dynamite President and Publisher Nick Barrucci admits to a fondness of Robocop and its deeper messages.
“What makes ROBOCOP such an interesting canvas is that the series has always explored larger themes including gentrification, the media and human nature. All while delivering a riveting and visceral experience.”
There's no word on writer or artist as of yet, but don't be surprised if you see some epic Alex Ross rendering of Robocop in some variant fashion. And knowing Dynamite, there will surely be an Ash vs. Robocop vs. Red Sonja vs. Xena crossover at some point, as those types of mega-stories are almost measuring sticks for new characters.
Omnicomic's own Brandon is even excited for the comic.
"I know that I, personally, cannot wait to get my hands on this new comic as I am a huge fan of Robocop. I even had the Nintendo game back in the day and can say that with Dynamite Entertainment behind the wheel of this bad boy, one can expect great things for Officer Murphy."
Full press release below.
Dynamite Entertainment confirmed a new agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures to develop a new original comic book series based on the ROBOCOP franchise.
The franchise launched in 1987 with the feature film ROBOCOP, directed by Paul Verhoeven. Two additional feature films and multiple television shows followed the cyborg law enforcer as he battled to clean up crime-ridden Detroit.
Known for their faithful yet decidedly modern interpretations of such exciting and venerable properties as Zorro, The Lone Ranger, MGM’s Man with No Name and the just released Buck Rogers, Dynamite will bring their full creative vision to bear on the Robocop franchise through an ongoing comic book series. This series will continue to explore more of the dangers of Detroit, its citizens, and Officer Murphy’s continued dealings with the scum that stalks the streets — all the while missing his human side. Read it here first!
The company is currently reviewing creative options, including their writing and art team, but of the franchise, Dynamite President and Publisher Nick Barrucci said, “What makes ROBOCOP such an interesting canvas is that the series has always explored larger themes including gentrification, the media and human nature. All while delivering a riveting and visceral experience.”
Movies in the 80s went one of three ways. They were full of teenage angst and new wave music (a la Breakfast Club). Or they were slapstick comedy with Saturday Night Live alumni (The Jerk). Or they were these dystopian visions of the near future where everyone lived in grimy cities and crime was excessively rampant. Like Robocop. Dynamite Entertainment is taking us in the proverbial time machine to the gritty version of the 80s with their recent announcement of a new Robocop comic.
Dynamite has reached an agreement with MGM Pictures to develop a new original comic book based on the Robocop franchise. Not sure how "original" that could really be, but I'm sure Dynamite wants us to work with them on this one. Dynamite President and Publisher Nick Barrucci admits to a fondness of Robocop and its deeper messages.
“What makes ROBOCOP such an interesting canvas is that the series has always explored larger themes including gentrification, the media and human nature. All while delivering a riveting and visceral experience.”
There's no word on writer or artist as of yet, but don't be surprised if you see some epic Alex Ross rendering of Robocop in some variant fashion. And knowing Dynamite, there will surely be an Ash vs. Robocop vs. Red Sonja vs. Xena crossover at some point, as those types of mega-stories are almost measuring sticks for new characters.
Omnicomic's own Brandon is even excited for the comic.
"I know that I, personally, cannot wait to get my hands on this new comic as I am a huge fan of Robocop. I even had the Nintendo game back in the day and can say that with Dynamite Entertainment behind the wheel of this bad boy, one can expect great things for Officer Murphy."
Full press release below.
Dynamite Entertainment confirmed a new agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures to develop a new original comic book series based on the ROBOCOP franchise.
The franchise launched in 1987 with the feature film ROBOCOP, directed by Paul Verhoeven. Two additional feature films and multiple television shows followed the cyborg law enforcer as he battled to clean up crime-ridden Detroit.
Known for their faithful yet decidedly modern interpretations of such exciting and venerable properties as Zorro, The Lone Ranger, MGM’s Man with No Name and the just released Buck Rogers, Dynamite will bring their full creative vision to bear on the Robocop franchise through an ongoing comic book series. This series will continue to explore more of the dangers of Detroit, its citizens, and Officer Murphy’s continued dealings with the scum that stalks the streets — all the while missing his human side. Read it here first!
The company is currently reviewing creative options, including their writing and art team, but of the franchise, Dynamite President and Publisher Nick Barrucci said, “What makes ROBOCOP such an interesting canvas is that the series has always explored larger themes including gentrification, the media and human nature. All while delivering a riveting and visceral experience.”
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