Comic-Con 2011: The Next Big Thing At Comic-Con
Now that Harry Potter is done, what's the biggest thing coming down the pike? Here's a list of the next biggest things in fandom.
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By UGO Team July 25, 2011 |
Langley High |
One of the most talked-about buys at Comic-Con this year was Langley High, a self-published book by long-time Mad Magazine staffer, Tomm Coker, and Daniel Freedman. It’s a high-concept tale about a pair of teenagers who go to the high school in the town that also hosts the CIA’s headquarters. A winning blend of teen drama and spy action with plenty of conspiracy thrown in, it was picked up by Benderspink, a production company with ties to New Line for development as a major motion picture.
Saga |
When big names come back to the business, it’s a big deal. Y: The Last Man writer Brian K. Vaughan has been working in moving images for a while, penning episodes of Lost and a number of screenplays. Image Comics announced that he’ll be hopping over to their pond with Saga, an ongoing sci-fi book illustrated by Fiona Staples that will debut in 2012. The buzz is very, very strong on this one, and I wouldn’t be surprised to hear more news on it in the coming year.
The Night Circus |
It wasn’t just comics getting some studio attention – Summit Entertainment shelled out some dollars for three young adult series they’re betting on. The most interesting to us was Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, which tells the tale of two young magicians competing to be on top in their mysterious nocturnal entertainment. Of course, they fall in love with each other. The race to grab the Twilight fans has begun, and this might be the book to do it.
Bellflower |
And let’s close this list with a film property that got a lot of people buzzing at Comic-Con 2011. Bellflower is a unique low-budget flick that we reviewed back in May, but the filmmakers were pushing it hard before it goes into limited release later this year. Of all the under-the-radar film projects being trotted around, this one has the most potential to actually make an impact out there, so keep an eye on it.
