Snake Plissken Lives! Iconic Anti-Hero Returns in New Comic Series
Snake Plissken lives! John Carpenter's iconic anti-hero from Escape From New York is back, headlining a brand new comic series, Escape From New York: Escape From Chicago. Mad Cave Studios is bringing the gritty sci-fi legend back to sequential art, with Kyle Higgins writing and Val Rodrigues on art.
This isn't a reboot; it's a direct sequel to Carpenter's 1981 film. Plissken now operates as a 'coyote,' navigating the perilous 'dead zones' between prison territories. His latest mission? Extracting a woman from a Chicago warlord's grip. It sounds exactly like the kind of no-win situation Snake thrives on.
Writer Kyle Higgins calls Carpenter's original 'lean, mean, and built on a world you can't stop thinking about,' a sentiment that bodes well for this new chapter. Artist Val Rodrigues promises 'Carpenter-style movie excitement' adapted for comics. Fans won't have long to wait; Escape From New York: Escape From Chicago #1 drops September 23rd. Get ready to escape.
“This isn't a reboot; it's a direct sequel to Carpenter's 1981 film.”
Catzye Take
This feels like a smart way to expand the classic universe without touching the original film's legacy. Higgins has a strong track record, so fans should expect a faithful, yet fresh, take on Snake Plissken. We're eager to see how they bring Carpenter's dystopian vision to life on the page.
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