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Blumhouse Horrors Unleashed in Comic Book Universe!
9 Oct
Summary
- Blumhouse horror films like The Purge, M3GAN, and Happy Death Day are coming to comics.
- IDW Dark is partnering with Blumhouse for these new comic book adaptations.
- New comic stories will explore unseen aspects of these horror franchises.
The acclaimed horror production company Blumhouse is teaming up with IDW Dark to bring its popular film franchises to comic books. This new venture, announced after over a year of discussions, will see comic adaptations of titles including The Purge, M3GAN, and Happy Death Day. IDW Dark, which has previously adapted films like A Quiet Place and Smile, sees this partnership as a symbiotic relationship with Blumhouse.
Industry professionals like Dan Watters, known for his work on Batman and TMNT, will pen the comic adaptation of The Purge. He expressed excitement about exploring the moral complexities and character perspectives within the established universe. Heather Antos, lead editor at IDW Dark, hinted that the Purge comic will introduce new settings and towns not seen in the films.
Furthermore, Tim Seeley, a New York Times best-selling writer, will be tackling the Happy Death Day comic, with discussions held with director Christopher Landon to ensure comic narratives align with potential future film developments. The M3GAN comic is also anticipated, with Antos describing the character as a "comic book superstar" with vast storytelling potential, hinting at adventures beyond the films, including high school scenarios. IDW CEO Davidi Jonas highlighted the quality of storytelling as a priority in this exciting collaboration.
