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Napoleon Dynamite is Getting a Comic Book Sequel For Some Reason

Published Mon, 20 May 2019 15:06:46 -0500

Last updated Mon, 20 May 2019 15:07:11 -0500

It's been fifteen years since Napoleon Dynamite first hit theaters, which is plenty of time to forget it ever existed and move on with out lives. Unfortunately, IDW has decided to remember… and force us all to remember… with a new comic book mini-series continuing the events of the cult classic film. Carlos Guzman-Verdugo and Alejandro Verdugo will write the comic, with art by Jorge Monlongo. The series launches in August. Check out the details in the press release below.

Napoleon Dynamite Comes to Flippin' Sweet Comics from IDW Publishing

What Will Napoleon Do to Save Pedro from Being Impeached? "Whatever He Feels Like He Wants to Do… GOSH!"

SAN DIEGO, CA (May 20, 2019) – Get ready for something more delicious than a pocketful of tots: the breaking news that IDW Publishing will be bringing Napoleon Dynamite, the beloved cult classic, to comic books in September!

Written by the sibling team of Carlos Guzman-Verdugo and Alejandro Verdugo (of the outrageous indie sensation Time Cheetah), with art by Jorge Monlongo (Adventure Time), the new four-issue Napoleon Dynamite series takes us back to Idaho, where Napoleon's best friend Pedro is student body president. But the good times might not last when a fellow student accuses Pedro of cheating in the election. Can Napoleon and Deb use their special skills to clear their friend before the principal can "Impeach Pedro"?

"Napoleon Dynamite is a pop-culture staple, a coming-of-age cult classic that spoke to the weirdo in all of us," says Alejandro Verdugo. "It's an honor to have the chance to expand on the lives of Napoleon, Deb, and Pedro — characters that continue to resonate to this day. I still see people wearing 'Vote for Pedro' t-shirts!"

"With this new story, we're focusing on matching the movie's unique tone, finding that perfect blend of oddball comedy and charming slice-of-life drama. It's certainly been a challenge but one we're sure will pay off for long-time fans. And the best part: we get to rewatch a lot of Napoleon Dynamite!" says Carlos Guzman-Verdugo.

Editor Tom Waltz says, "Fifteen years ago, an unsuspecting world was introduced to the bizarre cinematic world of Napoleon Dynamite… and it was flippin' sweet! And now we have the freakin' awesome opportunity to show off our really good comic-book-making skills with a tale that picks up right where Napoleon and his friends left off. It's almost like we borrowed Uncle Rico's mail-order time machine… and it actually worked this time!"

Napoleon Dynamite #1 will debut with a cover by Sara Richard (My Little Pony), with special Photo Edition and Jorge Monlongo "Swords and Sorcery and Sci-Fi and Skills" variant covers available, as well.

For information on how to secure copies of the Napoleon Dynamite comic book series, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.