Fri Sep 5, 2008 — by Robert Greenberger

DeCandido Returns to 'Farscape'

Novelist to Cowrite Comic for BOOM!

Saavy readers of Previews may have already picked up on this bit of news, but BOOM! sent out a release to ensure everyone was aware that Rockne O'Bannon was getting som ehelp turning Farscape into a comic book.  Here's the release:

September 4th, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA - BOOM! Studios and The Jim Henson Company announced today that Keith R.A. DeCandido will be scripting the  Farscape miniseries from an original story by Farscape creator Rockne O'Bannon.

Using O'Bannon's unique vision and richly detailed story, DeCandido will work with BOOM! Studios and The Jim Henson Company to bring fans the best comic this or any universe has ever seen!

Keith R.A. DeCandido has authored more than 30 novels, among them, the acclaimed  Farscape novel House of Cards, released in 2001. DeCandido also wrote three short stories in that universe for the show's official magazine and role-playing game.

"Words cannot describe how thrilled I am to be returning to  Farscape. Writing House of Cards was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my career, and I was always sorry I didn't get to do more work in the universe," said DeCandido.  "Re-immersing myself in the wild and wacky world of FARSCAPE has been a true joy, as the show remains just as brilliant in 2008 as it was at the turn of the century.

"Working with Rockne just makes it a thousand times better. When he and I first met, the first thing he said to me was, 'You get it!'" added DeCandido.  "And working together on the comic book has shown that we're both on a frighteningly similar wavelength. It's as easy and fun a collaboration as any I've had, and I hope there'll be lots more to come."

Debuting on the Sci-Fi Channel in 1998, Farscape follows the adventures of astronaut John Crichton, who has a freak accident during an experimental space mission that catapults him across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield. Suddenly, he's trapped among alien creatures wielding deadly technology - a battle that 20th century sci-fi pop culture never prepared him for. Hunted by a merciless military race, Crichton begins his quest for home from a distant galaxy.

A groundbreaking award-winning sci-fi production,  Farscape has become a global favorite. Named by TV Guide as one of television's "Best Cult Shows Ever" and most recently named by Empire Magazine as one of the "50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time,"  Farscape is known for the overwhelming fan-based campaign that led to its miniseries production.  The show has continued to find new audiences as it airs in syndication and is available on DVD around the world.

ComicMix will be talking with Keith about his work on the comic closer to the release. 

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