Swat Kats is back: the 90s were animated as a series of comics

After three decades of worship fandom, the heroes fed to the jet of Swat Kats: the radical squadron They are making a return to high octane in the form of comics. For fans who grew up watching T-Bone and Razor Braes through Megakat City, this awakening is an expansion of the world with full catwalk that we were waiting to revisit.

The new series is entitled Megakat City has fallenAnd it is the first officer Swat Kats Comic never. Led by co-scriptors Frank J. Barber (Avengers, Lobe, Five ghosts) AND Kevin Roditeli (The exile, Zorro: Man of the Dead), with art of Jorge Corona (Batgirl, Middlewest).

Veteran editor Joseph P. Illidge (Batman, Milestone) is also on board. The series will be launched this autumn on Kickstarter, full of exclusive content and surprises for both longtime fans and readers for the first time.

“Swat Kats He was one of my favorite animated shows of his time because of his unique adventure mix, characters with credible and political personalities of the city, “said Illidge.”Batman it meets Blacksad. So when Kevin offered me the opportunity to join my radical squadron as an publisher, it was automatic, “let’s go!” We can’t wait to rekindle this world for you in a new high -level action with larger posts. “

Originally created by Christian AND Yvon Tremblay, Swat Kats It was broadcast in 1993 and became a prominent series on Cartoon Network. It was gritty, fast and surprisingly mature for a Saturday morning cartoon, mixing Slick fighting jets with the dark urban criminal drama. The show was produced by Hanna-Barbera.

“We are absolutely excited to bring a new narrative to Swat Kats Universe, “said the Tremblay brothers.” We are equally excited that these exceptional collaborators unite us in this first series of comics. “

The plot resumes with Megakat City in ruins and the radical squadron that faces their greatest threat ever. It is a story that is based on the original energy of the show while increasing the stakes for a new generation.

“I am honored and enthusiastic about contributing to the world of Swat Kats“Said Barbliere.” As a fans who grew up and was inspired by the action and excitement of the original series, I am working hard with the team to offer an energetic and modern socket that will excite long -standing fans and a new audience ready for the radical squadron. “

The artist Jorge Corona is just as heated. “From being a child who looks at the show and fills the notes with missile designs for the turbo kat … now be part of the first comic iteration of the radical squadron: it is really fantastic.”

The Kickstarter campaign will include exclusive variants, collectible objects and fans’ advantages. While there have been past attempts to revive the show, including the proposed Swat-Kats revolutionThis comedian marks the first time that the series officially returns to a new narrative format. And it could be the beginning of a much larger relaunch on multiple platforms.

Fans can follow the project on Kickstarter to get updates and early access when the campaign is launched. Whether you are a longtime fan or simply discover the turbo kat for the first time, Megakat City has fallen He is preparing to be a radical return.