Netflix Signs Deal With Comic Publisher BOOM! Studios For New Shows

Netflix has found a new comic book publisher to go into business with, signing a first-look deal with BOOM! Studios. The company announced on Monday that they’ve struck a deal with the publisher to develop new live action and animated television shows.

Comic book fans know BOOM! Studios as the publisher behind such popular comic franchises as Lumberjanes, Something is Killing the Children, Red Mother, and Once & Future. They also have several licensed properties including a 2019 graphic novel series tied to Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and previously published a WWE comic book series that lasted though February of 2019.

“BOOM! characters are innately special, they’re colorful, diverse and varied and their stories have the power to ignite something in all of us,” said Brian Wright, Vice President, Original Series at Netflix. “We can’t wait to bring these stories from the page to the screen to fans in every corner of the world.”

“We generate 20+ new original series a year and are thrilled to partner with a company that is as prolific as we are,” company CEO and Founder Ross Richie said. “BOOM!’s unique partnership model of controlling the media rights to our library benefits creators by positioning them to be packaged with high-end directors, screenwriters, and producers. We’re thrilled to continue our track record of translating our best-selling award-winning library with the best TV talent in the business but now with the undisputed leader of the new streaming era.”