Fight Club Has a Comic Book Sequel!
Just announced! 18 years after the release of Fight Club, author Chuck Palahniuk has confirmed the sequel – this one to be published in comic book form.
The book will follow the story of the original narrator, now several years older and married to Marla Singer, his experiences as a father to an eight year old son, and the lasting effects of Tyler Durden and Project Mayhem. Palahniuk was inspired to continue the storyline after falling in with the comic book community of Portland, Oregon and reflecting on his changed experiences in middle age. Palahniuk will be writing the series, with artist Cameron Stewart (Batgirl) illustrating and covers by David Mack (Kabuki). The colourist is Dave Stewart, lettering is by Nate Piekos, and will be edited by Scott Allie.
The news broke today, one day ahead of schedule by USA Today, with confirmation on Twitter by the artists involved, who are apparently very happy to finally be able to reveal the news:
I’ve been working on something exciting… but the first two rules are that I can’t talk about it… http://t.co/axyb1x5tqe @chuckpalahniuk
— David Mack (@davidmackkabuki) July 21, 2014
The first and second rules are gone and I guess I can talk about it. I am the artist of FIGHT CLUB 2. http://t.co/CFf3CUdMZQ — Cameron Stewart (@cameronMstewart) July 21, 2014
A visit from @BenJerrysWest coinciding with @usatoday slipping the Fight Club announce a day early made for a hell of a lunch break. — Scott Allie (@ScottAllie) July 21, 2014
Know how hard it’s been to work on FC2 for months and not say anything? I’ve read the whole thing. It’s like a brick to the face. Just wait. — Nate Piekos (@blambot) July 21, 2014
I have the entire script for the whole book and it’s FUCKING BANANAS in the very best way — Cameron Stewart (@cameronMstewart) July 21, 2014
Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics
The 10 issue miniseries will be released April 8, 2015 by Dark Horse Comics.
