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Galaxy Quest: The Comic?

Posted by Matt Butrovich | Apr. 29, 2008 02:32PM PST | 644 views | 0 comments

Galaxy Quest is easily one of my favorite movies of all time. What at first glance appears to be a cheesy, B-level, sci-fi flick turns out to be a wonderfully-written and hilarious parody of cheesy, B-level, sci-fi flicks. With a surprisingly talented cast including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, and Sam Rockwell (as the death-obsessed redshirt, Guy) Galaxy Quest manages to poke fun at nearly every cliché in the sci-fi genre, including the horrible conventions. But for fans of the film, the promise of more Galaxy Quest stories at its conclusion is a disappointing tease, knowing that we'll never get to experience those further adventures of the NSEA Protector. Thankfully, IDW Publishing is about to change all of that with a five-part comic series set to begin in August.

The first issue, titled Global Warning, takes place shortly after the end of the film, with Galaxy Quest: The Journey Continues hitting the airwaves once again after about a 20 year hiatus. But before they can resume their television roles, an impending crisis befalls Earth, and it's up to our favorite crew to save the day. IESB.net has some exciting quotes:

“Fans, and numerous Targathian babies, have cried out for us to bring Galaxy Quest to comics, and we’re all too happy to oblige,” says Chris Ryall, IDW’s Publisher/Editor-in-Chief.

"Let's face it. Is there anyone who saw Galaxy Quest that didn't come away wondering about the continuing adventures of Jason, Sir Alex, Gwen, Tommy, Guy and Fred and Jane?" asks writer Scott Lobdell.

"We've pined away for a sequel long enough! Now we're going to learn what became of these actors after their first greatest adventure together. Yes, they are excited about the re-launch of the franchise that made them cult icons, but don't think for a moment that success has quelled their quirkiness.

And when they have to suit up again, and take the Protector out of orbit...? Let's just say experience isn't going to make their jobs any easier!"

And of course, I couldn't leave you without a video montage of some Galaxy Quest's greatest moments. If you haven't seen the film, I beg you to skip this YouTube clip and find the movie immediately. You won't regret it.