Last May, NBC cancelled the Revolution TV show after two seasons on the air. The cancellation left plenty of unresolved storylines and aggravated viewers. Now, the creative team behind the series has reunited to give fans some closure courtesy of four digital comic books. The first will be released on May 4th.
Here’s the press release:
“REVOLUTION” DIGITAL COMIC BOOK TO DEBUT IN MAY FROM WARNER BROS. TELEVISION AND DC COMICS
Four Separate Chapters Will Resolve Series Storylines For Fans Beginning May 4th
BURBANK, CA (April 15, 2015) – Fans of the Warner Bros. Television series Revolution, which ended a two-year run on NBC in May 2014, are going to get a resolution to the show’s storylines that were left open-ended in the final broadcast episode.
In response to passionate fan efforts to revive the show, the entire creative team behind the series – including executive producers Eric Kripke, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Rockne S. O’Bannon and Jon Favreau – regrouped to create a special four-chapter digital comic book with DC Comics that will serve to continue and ultimately resolve the adventures last seen in Revolution’s second season finale.
Revolution writers David Reed and Ryan Parrott handled the writing duties of the digital comic’s four chapters, after breaking the story in the writers’ room along with the rest of the Revolution creative team, which included Kripke, O’Bannon, Paul Grellong, David Rambo, Trey Callaway, Anne Cofell Saunders, Ben Edlund, Matt Pitts and Jim Barnes. A photo of the team at work on the digital comic, along with a special guest who fans will recognize, can be seen here.
Illustrated by DC Comics’ artist Angel Hernandez, each of the four separate digital chapters will also have a specially designed cover, and will roll out every two weeks beginning Monday, May 4. A sneak peek at three of the illustrated Revolution characters – Charlie Matheson, Miles Matheson and Sebastian Monroe – can be seen here.
The four chapters will each be debuting exclusively on www.ComicBook.com for one week before being made available for viewing on Revolution’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Revolution. Fans can also use the #RevolutionComic hashtag on Twitter to find out more information about the digital comic.
Here is the rollout schedule for each chapter on www.ComicBook.com:
· Chapter 1 – Monday, May 4
· Chapter 2 – Monday, May 18
· Chapter 3 – Monday, June 1
· Chapter 4 – Monday, June 15
Revolution creator/executive producer Eric Kripke had this message for fans regarding the digital comic:
April 15, 2015
Dear Revolutionaries, Patriots, and Soldiers of the Monroe Militia,
So first of all – thank you. Seriously. Sincerely. The loyalty you’ve shown REVOLUTION these past months has been touching and overwhelming – it’s meant more to me than you’ll ever know. And in case you were wondering – yes, we’ve been listening. We’ve read the tweets. We’ve seen the incredible petition. We’ve followed #RelocateRevolution. Please know that you’ve been heard.
And solely because of your efforts, we wanted to pay you back – to give you something fantastic. And while, unfortunately, we simply can’t make more episodes of the show (alas, there are financial realities we can’t overcome), we can do the next best thing. Which is end the story. On our terms. Exactly the way we would have.
So J.J., Jon and I are pleased and proud to announce the REVOLUTION endgame: a four-issue series coming soon from DC Comics. If you take a look at the attached photo, you’ll see that we brought back the entire writing staff to work on it. The band’s back together! (And if you study the photo closely, you’ll notice a certain young, plucky Matheson who also joined us). Everyone has generously agreed to work for little or no money. They’re doing it, because like you, they’re passionate about this story and want to see it end correctly.
So stay tuned. We’ve got lots of work to do. We’ll keep you posted – in the coming months, you can expect more details, sneak peeks, and early artwork. But Miles, Monroe, Rachel, Charlie, Aaron, Neville and the rest will return for the epic finale to the REVOLUTION storyline. We hope you’re as excited as we are.
And again – thank you. This is because of you. This is for you.
Much love,
Kripke
From J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, Supernatural’s Eric Kripke and Warner Bros. Television, Revolution was a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama series that centered around one family’s struggle to survive 15 years after a mysterious worldwide blackout. Created by Eric Kripke and executive produced by Kripke, Abrams, Bryan Burk, Rockne S. O’Bannon and Jon Favreau, the series was produced by Bonanza Productions in association with Bad Robot Productions, Kripke Enterprises and Warner Bros. Television.
What do you think? Did you like the Revolution TV series? Will you check out the comic book series?
maybe it is good to canceled this show,the storyline is ******** and I can’t get any point from it。
not happy at all was really enjoying the series. I won’t be taking a look at the comic book series. Bring it back to the TV
It’s a shame the higher ups do not listen to the fans. You see it time and time again great series get dropped. They then go to netflix or other such places to watch and consistently get 5 out of 5 star ratings. All the fans are left with is another second rate reality show no one cars about. Sorry to see such a great cast and show go down the tubes by a bunch or suits who don’t even watch the shows they air.
Anyone. Reading. Or watching the news. Around that time, knew it was about the scandal
Currounding. An actor. In the series. Under morallity clauses, and there was an easier way round it employ the stunt double to continue in it’s place and the plot line. Continue instead of making the fans look stupid
Learha
Canceling this Epic Show was a grave Mistake.
And here is the (real) Reason –> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAAsjwtf02k
you know why they cancelled the show is because of Stephen Collins issues. this is stupid they should finish the show and not in comic I will not watch comics
yeah that’s not good enough comics really I appreciate the writers doing that but the networks going to cancel it on’em after two seasons leaving everybody hanging what a bunch of rotten bastages
So, so excited to discover – after searching for information about this series – that the final story of “Revolution” is not to be left untold. I am so grateful to the writers and producers for making the decision to create these final chapters for its fans. I will definitely be visiting the “Revolution” Facebook site to read the final chapters. I am also thrilled to see Billy Burke again in CBS’ new show, “Zoo.” He was my favorite character!
I don’t even know what a digital comic is…where do I find that? I loved the show!!!
Go to the site below. They are NOT listed in order, but all four are there. I found it easier to open in a new tab in order and then read them.
http://www.comicbook.com/site/search?View=Search&q=REVOLUTION
Since I am a research scientist in the defense industry since 1982 this exact scenario has always been apart of my the conscious and subconscious thoughts.
This TV series really struck a chord with me and it gave me reassurance and hope of life after…with all the good and bad of humanity fighting to take control.
The series was perfect. It is a shame to see it go
jMc
Yes, I agree and just as it getting to what I considered the good part of the storyline.
Again I agree! can’t find Chapter TWO or THREE! Website sure hides them. Can you make it any harder to find them?
This a little better than how they ended the 4400. They really need to make a 6 hour mini series ending it all . I would PAY for that
Finally found chapter one today. Click, click, click, but no chapter two as announced for release today 5/18. It’s 8:30 PM EST. Where is it? Why the delays? Why not just release them all at the same time.
I appreciate any attempt to resolve the plotlines. But this is BS!
Hey I agree. I am looking for Chapters TWO and THREE and can’t find them. website IF they have them hide them well. Done tons of searches, come on, can you make it a bit easier!
I still would welcome a return of the show with the full cast on one of the media venues but the digital comic helps a bit.
Like most, I was left wondering, “what happens next?” Thanks for seeking to put closure to it.