Dark Horse lands THE INCREDIBLES

By: Patrick Sauriol
Date: Thursday, July 29, 2004
Source: Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse Comics will publish a four-issue mini-series adaptation of Disney/Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES this coming November. The comic will be adapted by the movie's director/screenwriter, Brad Bird, and illustrated by one of the film's storyboard artists, Ricardo Curtis.

In their announcement of the INCREDIBLES comic adaptation, Dark Horse released this new synopsis of the film's storyline, which fills in more facts:

During the golden age of Supers, heroes protected the populace from harm. The era's main champion was the ultra strong Mr. Incredible. But things went awry for Mr. Incredible and the rest of the Supers when they were hit with a series of frivolous lawsuits brought against them by those they once saved. To diffuse the situation, the government created a relocation program for the Supers, who, in exchange for protection from further lawsuits, went into hiding and promised never to use their powers again.

Fifteen years later, Mr. Incredible is simply Bob Parr, living the quiet suburban life with his wife Helen, and their three children. However, family life and the daily nine-to-five routine aren't enough for Bob, who frequently sneaks out to do "hero work" in the evenings. Bob's inability to move on from past glories soon puts a strain on his home life. But one day things take an unexpected turn when Bob is contacted by a mysterious woman who recruits him for some top secret hero work.

The first issue of THE INCREDIBLES goes on sale November 24, 2004 and will have a retail price of $2.99.



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