From Space Ghost to Thundercats, Dynamite has been nailing it regarding making hits out of its partnership with WBD. It’s no surprise then to see that the company expanded its licenses with WBD even further, with the announcement at SDCC of five new properties being adapted including Ben 10, Captain Planet, The Herculoids, Thundarr the Barbarian, and Dynomutt & Blue Falcon.
Of these upcoming 5 adaptations, Dynamite has confirmed the first unveiled will be The Herculoids, written by 30-year comic veteran writer Tom Sniegoski. Here’s what the Herculoids are referenced as in the solicit and what Sniegoski had to say:
The Herculoids is a unique mix of science fiction and fantasy, featuring a “space barbarian” family of father Zandor, mother Tara, and son Dorno alongside their eponymous giant pet Herculoids. These include Zok, a giant dragon able to shoot lasers; the rhinoceros Tundro; an ape formed of rocks named Igoo; and last but not least the shape-shifting Gloop and Gleep. Together this ragtag team fights off robots, evil scientists, and a stream of other foes who threaten their planet and way of life. The classic Hanna-Barbera show spotlights the boundless creative vision and unique character designs of legendary animation and comics artist Alex Toth.
“I know this is gonna sound stupid, but ever since I was a little Sniegoski-ling, I’ve been in love with these characters forever,” said Sniegoski. “I can’t tell you how excited I am for this project and can’t wait to show the fans what I’ve got planned.”
As to the rest in the pipeline, Dynamite also has licensed Thundarr the Barbarian (the first publisher to ever do so for a comic production) and Dynomutt, Dog Wonder (featuring Blue Falcon), both coming from Hanna-Barbera, and Ruby-Spears animation, respectively. These were popular shows that came about in the late 70s and early 80s, though not entirely as impactful as Captain Planet, a gigantic 90s animated sensation which is another adapted series to be a comic for Dynamite.
Perhaps the biggest announcement of the five is the adaptation of Ben 10, a character created and developed by the Man of Action Entertainment collective as a cartoon show for kids despite being made by comic book creators Joe Kelly, Joe Casey, Steven T. Seagle, and Duncan Rouleau. Though DC and Cartoon Network published comics of Ben 10 previously, they were always congruent with the show, and a new run could be its own canon. Which has been the big appeal of Space Ghost and Thundercats.
You can read more about each new IP and more in the Dynamite’s official release below.
Dynamite Entertainment announces a new series of franchises that will be coming to comics soon in 2024 and beyond through its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP).
There are five major new titles to announce that are in the pipeline for new comics right now. These include Ben 10, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Thundarr the Barbarian, The Herculoids, and Dynomutt & Blue Falcon.
Dynamite is excited to announce the first creator attached to one of these properties, as beloved writer Tom Sniegoski takes on The Herculoids. Sniegoski is a veteran of comics for over three decades. His major breakout work was spearheading the Vampirella franchise in 1993. Since then he’s returned to the character multiple times, and worked on other big titles like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hellboy, Bone, Star Trek, Punisher, and more.
“I know this is gonna sound stupid, but ever since I was a little Sniegoski-ling, I’ve been in love with these characters forever,” said writer Tom Sniegoski. “I can’t tell you how excited I am for this project and can’t wait to show the fans what I’ve got planned.”
The Herculoids is a unique mix of science fiction and fantasy, featuring a “space barbarian” family of father Zandor, mother Tara, and son Dorno alongside their eponymous giant pet Herculoids. These include Zok, a giant dragon able to shoot lasers; the rhinoceros Tundro; an ape formed of rocks named Igoo; and last but not least the shape-shifting Gloop and Gleep. Together this ragtag team fights off robots, evil scientists, and a stream of other foes who threaten their planet and way of life. The classic Hanna-Barbera show spotlights the boundless creative vision and unique character designs of legendary animation and comics artist Alex Toth.
Thundarr the Barbarian and Dynomutt, Dog Wonder (featuring Blue Falcon) also come from the prestigious vaults of the Hanna-Barbera and Ruby Spears animation masterpieces, a bit later than Space Ghost and Herculoids, as these two shows originally ran in the late 1970s and early 80s.
Thundarr is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland vision of Earth, which has devolved into a barbarian state. The principal creator of the series was Steve Gerber, known for many comics contributions over the years.
Though often giving Blue Falcon first billing from fans, Dynomutt is actually more focused on the titular robotic canine companion and his bumbling attempts to help his superhero master with his haphazard abilities and tools afforded by his mechanical body.
One of the most exciting new announcements in this lot is the first entry of the Ben 10 franchise in comic books. This is a full circle moment for Ben, as the beloved character and world were created and developed by the Man of Action Entertainment collective. This group was founded by four comic book luminaries in Joe Kelly, Joe Casey, Steven T. Seagle, and Duncan Rouleau.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers left an indelible mark on the imaginations and worldviews of children who grew up with it originally in the 1990s and those who have gone back to it via reruns. The show took an inclusive and trailblazing approach to its cast and premise, as five children from diverse backgrounds come together with the ability to summon Captain Planet in addressing crises facing the Earth such as environmental pollution, and so much more.
Since Dynamite and WBDGCP originally announced their partnership at New York Comic-Con in 2023, the debut of ThunderCats from writer Declan Shalvey and artist Drew Moss has exploded to be one of the biggest and most hyped titles in the industry. Space Ghost by David Pepose and Jonathan Lau followed hot on those heels, with a critically acclaimed and fan-favorite take on the character and superhero genre. Then Jonny Quest by Joe Casey and Sebastian Piriz is about to make a huge splash this August, following a glowingly received preview chapter released for Free Comic Book Day. Dynamite is excited to maintain this momentum and keep bringing incredible stories and top creators to fans featuring some of their favorite franchises.
For more SDCC ’24, including what we covered pre-show, click here.
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