Resurgence, a blockbuster sequel two decades in the making, titan comics have jumped on the prequel. This film tries so desperately to be a jack of all trades that it couldnt be bothered with attempting to master anything. Resurgence is a film determined to fill out its runtime with so much of everything that the main plot is obscured by an ever expanding fog of inconsequential subplots. Back in september, titan comics announced plans to publish an independence day. Independence day resurgence, will smith regrets wild wild. Resurgence director roland emmerich has blamed not having access to will smith who was busy with suicide squad. Coming 20 years after the original independence day, resurgence centered on a second alien invasion of earth and starred jessie usher. Using recovered extraterrestrial technology, the nations of earth collaborate on an immense defense program to protect the planet.
Independence day 2 is getting a comic book prequel ctv. Resurgence was supposed to mark the halfway point for a trilogy that would be completed with independence day 3 but with the disappearance of fox following the studio. Independence day is a comic book adaptation of independence day published by marvel comics. Resurgence and titan comics has shared a little about what the comic would be about as well as the style of artwork. It explores the pivotal clash between the american fleet and the imperial japanese navy. Independence day aliens return in resurgence comic covers. The 1996 independence day is a funny and entertaining film of alien invasion despite the silly melodramatic subplots. As our world unites against invaders from beyond the stars, beneath the atlantic ocean, another mysterious craft prompts a topsecret investigation by the us military, one which could prove the key to humanitys survival. Resurgence is a novelization of the movie of the same name.
Tensions arise aboard the sub as specimens are shipped back for study. Resurgence comic book offers a unique opportunity to reintegrate fans into a world we havent visited since the first film ended with humanitys defeats of its alien invaders. It will have been 20 years to the day since independence day first invaded theaters when its sequel, the aptlytitled independence day. New independence day comic book series will bridge 20 year gap to independence day. One of the things i liked about the new film is that they made it clear that the end of the first film wasnt the end of the war.
Resurgence which will help bridge the 20 year gap since the release of the original. From celebrated comics writer victor gischler and artists steve scott and alex shibao comes this brand new chapter inspired by roland emmerichdean devlins original scifi blockbuster, paving the way for its sequel, independence day. Independence day comic book author victor gischler speaks during a panel session at the 2016 pensacon convention. Resurgence and millions of other books are available for instant access. The 2016 sequel raised great expectations in the fans. Resurgence apr 04, 2018 the original was never a deep or particularly smart movie, but it was massive fun and had its heart in. Resurgence comic book prequel which is being teased as a rich. However if you read this book first not reading the first book like me, you can still pick up and understand what is happening. Resurgence prequel comic book, described as a dark prison drama that will lead directly into the story being told. Roland emmerichs 2016 scifi sequel promises the epic alien invasion story to end them all, as returning cast members including jeff goldblum and bill pullman must once again rally the troops to defend the human race. And with a new sequel on the way, today titan comics have announced that they have secured the license to publish an allnew independence day comic series. Mar 24, 2016 independence day isnt fondly remembered 20 years later because of its complex story or deep characters, so the idea of publishing a spinoff comic in order to expand the mythology of the franchise.
Using recovered alien technology, the nations of earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. Independence day dark fathom tpb 2016 titan comics comic books. Mar 23, 2016 furthermore, i was impressed by how seamlessly and efficient the issue transitioned the reader from movie to comic. Titan books published several tiein books for the film, including novels and comics. I just love reading movie films books, before watching the films. The cliffhanger of an ending will also surely drag the reader back in to finish the comic. Resurgence, by alex irvine, is the novelization of the film of the same name, and the fifth book in the series. Why will smith chose suicide squad over independence day sequel. An upcoming comic book will bridge the gap between the 1996 megablockbuster and the upcoming sequel for moviegoing audiences. Resurgence making the world dangerous for earthlings again, cbr looks at the best aliens attack films ever made. Everything wrong with independence day resurgence youtube.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Independence day 2 prequel comic tells dark prison story. Ahead of the sequels debut, however, titan comics will offer fans new adventures set in the alieninvaded world with their. On june 24th, 2016, the extraterrestrials will return to try and finish what they started in 20th century foxs independence day. Heres a tale that took place the next day with william fichtners character from resurgence facing off against et underwater. The first, an omnibus of stephen molstads three independence day novels. It received negative reactions from critics and audiences and was considered a box office flop. Resurgence is able to capitalize on 1990s nostalgia as well as jurassic world, fans can likely expect way more tiein projects like this one in the near future. Resurgence, a blockbuster sequel two decades in the making, titan comics have jumped on the prequel bandwagon to.
Roland emmerich wishes he hadnt made independence day. Of all of your previous movies, if one of them besides independence day were to get a sequel. An alien invasion twenty years later from independence day war of 1996. Resurgence on june 24, 2016, a prequel comic book will be published by titan comics first. Something to tide me over until resurgence hits cinemas. Titan comics has revealed that it will be releasing a comic book series that will act as a prequel to independence day. Also, director roland emmerich says that the movie will. Independence day comic read independence day comic. Sep 24, 2015 exactly how the comics prison drama fits within the films is anyones guess, but its clear that, if independence day.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Writing comic books and novels gischlers work on independence day represents the latest product of his dual careers as both a novelist and comic book writer. Twenty years after mysterious aliens nearly wiped out humankind, theyre back with a vengeance in the explosive sequel, independence day. In roswell, new mexico in july 4, 1947, late at night during a massive thunderstorm an alien spaceship crash land in the.
Independence day, adaptation by ralph macchio, pencils by leonard kirk, rod whigham, and steve erwin, inks by terry pallot, scott reed, and steve moncuse. Independence day comic read independence day comic online. Reviews of movies, tv, comics and books by john hansen, michael olinger and shaune redfield. While promoting his upcoming film independence day. It was published on june 21, 2016, three days before the release of the second film on june 24, 2016. Resurgence, actor jeff goldblum was asked by mtvs josh horowitz if either marvel or dc has ever approached him to be a part of their superhero. The comic book prequel will likely hit store shelves in the months leading up. Dark fathom and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Independence day, independence day 3, independence day 2, independence day wiederkehr, independence day 2 stream deutsch, independence day usa, independence day 2019, independence day 2 free tv, independence day feiertag, independence day online subtitrat, independence day ganzer film deutsch, independence day resurgence. Titan comics expands its hollywood tieins with a new series filling in the blanks between id4 and director roland emmerichs upcoming sequel. Roland emmerich will direct the sequel, with some new and old cast in this film.
Dec 23, 2015 if moviegoers takes to new players in resurgence the way they have to new additions in the force awakens, though, then foxs larger plans for the independence day franchise may yet come to fruition. Resurgence gets comic book prequel titan comics expands its hollywood tieins with a new series filling in the blanks between id4 and director roland emmerichs upcoming sequel. He also won awards for best new novel from locus magazine and the international horror guild and was a finalist for the campbell award for best new writer. Dec, 2015 fox has debuted the first official trailer for independence day. The first issue of the independence day tiein comic books goes on sale march 2nd, 2016. Independence day 2 is getting a comic book prequel.
Titan comics will publish the dark prison drama leading in to the longawaited sequel. Titan comics to publish independence day comic book series. Titan comics has just announced that it will be releasing a comic book prequel to independence day. Sep 24, 2015 new independence day comic book series will bridge 20 year gap to independence day. The independence day comic book series will thus help bridge the story gap between the original film and resurgence, in turn. I feel like this comic will be very entertaining, in addition to doing its job as a prequel to the independence day. Resurgence is scheduled to hit theaters on june 24th 2016. Independence day resurgence, will smith regrets wild wild west comic book girl 19. But nothing could prepare us for the next invasionand only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can save our world from. Read independence day comic online free and high quality. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Resurgence numbered sequels are so last year, which invades cinemas june 24.
Now i dont usually read books that are film tie ins of any kind. The series sets in between the events of independence day and independence day. Resurgence prequel comic that will bridge the sequel with the original movie. With new secrets arising and the threat of extinction looming over the submarine crew, adams is left with an impossible choice that could spell redemption for his comrades. Independence day is a franchise of american science fiction action films that started with independence day in 1996, which was eventually followed by the sequel, independence day. Resurgence, a blockbuster sequel two decades in the making, titan comics have jumped on the prequel bandwagon to deliver. Jul 15, 2016 sometimes art books arent so robust and skimp on insider details. These are comic based on the film independence day. Weve known that there would be a comic to lead into independence day. A comic book series by titan comics titled independence day. Sep 28, 2015 and with a new sequel on the way, today titan comics have announced that they have secured the license to publish an allnew independence day comic series. While a name and release date for the comic hasnt been disclosed, itll probably arrive just in time for independence day.
But nothing can prepare us for the aliens advanced and unprecedented. As our world unites against invaders from beyond the stars, beneath the atlantic ocean, another extraterrestrial craft prompts a topsecret investigation by the us military, one which could prove the key to humanitys. Resurgence, the sequel to roland emmerichs classic 1996 blockbuster. Resurgence opens in theaters a few months later on june 24th, 2016.
Jun 23, 2015 flash forward 20 years, and our first glimpse at independence day. Just in case you did not know, a sequel to independence day is being made and it will be called independence day. It explores the pivotal clash between the american fleet and the imperial japanese navy that acted as a turning point in the pacific theater during the war. The independence day director also reveals how resurgence could pave the way for future films in the franchise. New independence day comic book series will bridge 20 year. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This is the type of film thats supposed to break a. I was so pumped from watching the movie and so impatient for the new one to be released that i knew i needed some kind of independence day fix.
Resurgence is a halfhour sitdown with a cast and an animated title treatment. The immortal hulks oldest ally is secretly his greatest enemy. Jun 21, 2016 alex irvines novel a scattering of jades won the crawford award for best new writer. But every fan of scifi genre certainly watched this movie. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of earth developed a vast defense program to protect the planet.
Independence day resurgence news and cast interviews for. We are not accepting orders for new or back issue comics at this time. Independence day marvel comics independence day wiki. Dark fathom is a sixissued comic series published by titan comics. Titan comics have announced an id4 sequelindependence day. Hybrid fighters merging human and alien technology. According to the hollywood reporter, the comic does not have a. Furthermore, i was impressed by how seamlessly and efficient the issue transitioned the reader from movie to comic. Resurgence to get comic book prequel exclusive september 23, 2015 8. Independence day comic book independence day, independence day 3, independence day 2, independence day wiederkehr, independence day 2 stream deutsch, independence day usa, independence day 2019, independence day 2 free tv, independence day feiertag, independence day online subtitrat, independence day ganzer film deutsch, independence day. From independence day and the day after tomorrow director roland emmerich, midway is an epic underdog film that tells the story of reallife events during world war ii.