When "Stargate Universe" premieres on SyFy this October, Dynamite Entertainment will already have three new comics series in the wings, aimed at both old and new viewers of the long-running franchise. Led by "G.I. Joe" writer Chuck Dixon, the new titles will launch with a "Universe" prequel tale featuring artist John Watson and cover artist Dave Dorman.
According to Dynamite President Nick Barrucci, the plan is for "three separate launches ... each designed to focus on the characters and attention coming the way of both the new show and 'Stargate SG-1' and 'Stargate Atlantis'!”
The two accompanying series, based on "SG-1" and "Atlantis" will be written by "Jungle Girl" scribe Doug Murray and "Battlestar Galactica" comics' Brandon Jerwa, respectively.
Originally launched with the 1994 Roland Emmerich film, the "Stargate" franchise has been remarkably resilient with its ability to spin off new TV series, including a prior comic book series at Avatar Press. Now, even as the shows join "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer," "Jericho," and "Pushing Daisies" among TV universes looking for second wind in comics, its new "Stargate Universe" world will take the path of "Battlestar Galactica" and run simultaneously with its Dynamite counterpart's tales.
Do you think Dynamite will be a good home for the "Stargate" franchise in comics? What lingering plot threads would you like to see addressed in "SG-1" and "Atlantis"? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!