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Whitney found this for me through an Amazon reseller. It took me YEARS to finally get a copy of this comic, and I'm definitely looking forward to reading it.
It's the closest thing to an official canonical sequel that we'll likely ever get... which is sorely depressing. My favorite film of all time is the red-headed stepchild of the Disney universe. They refuse to do anything else with it, and that saddens me.
Also, on a related side note: A few years back when I was an undergrad at SCAD, I had come up with an awesome idea for a sequel to the original film. I was even planning a story pitch for the next Disney/Pixar rep that came through for portfolio reviews. When I told one of my professors about it, he said it was a fantastic story... but unfortunately, this comic already came out. My story idea banks on the idea of Doom's origin being completely veiled in mystery, whereas this comic apparently takes care of all of that, and is considered canon since it was written to follow the film. So my story is pretty much limited to the realm of "fan-fiction" and could never be used for an actual sequel, unless Disney ever decided to just completely ignore this book.
Ever since then, I've been trying to hunt down a copy. eBay usually came up empty, and the few times I did see one pop up, it was always auction-only and would go up too high. Whitney remembered me mentioning it and managed to find one in an Amazon reseller for a good price. I truly love that girl.
Time to read!
Edit: If anyone wants to try and find a copy for themselves, the ISBN# of the book is 0-87135-593-0
It's the closest thing to an official canonical sequel that we'll likely ever get... which is sorely depressing. My favorite film of all time is the red-headed stepchild of the Disney universe. They refuse to do anything else with it, and that saddens me.
Also, on a related side note: A few years back when I was an undergrad at SCAD, I had come up with an awesome idea for a sequel to the original film. I was even planning a story pitch for the next Disney/Pixar rep that came through for portfolio reviews. When I told one of my professors about it, he said it was a fantastic story... but unfortunately, this comic already came out. My story idea banks on the idea of Doom's origin being completely veiled in mystery, whereas this comic apparently takes care of all of that, and is considered canon since it was written to follow the film. So my story is pretty much limited to the realm of "fan-fiction" and could never be used for an actual sequel, unless Disney ever decided to just completely ignore this book.
Ever since then, I've been trying to hunt down a copy. eBay usually came up empty, and the few times I did see one pop up, it was always auction-only and would go up too high. Whitney remembered me mentioning it and managed to find one in an Amazon reseller for a good price. I truly love that girl.
Time to read!
Edit: If anyone wants to try and find a copy for themselves, the ISBN# of the book is 0-87135-593-0
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I always just assumed the whole "is she a furry" thing didn't apply since she's already a toon. Figured they were just allowed to marry whoever they wanted in that universe, haha.
And the book was published in 1989, the year following the film. It actually has two comics in this book: the first is the Resurrection of Doom, and the second is a comic adaptation of the "Tummy Trouble" cartoon.
And the book was published in 1989, the year following the film. It actually has two comics in this book: the first is the Resurrection of Doom, and the second is a comic adaptation of the "Tummy Trouble" cartoon.
I wouldn't get too caught up in this thing dampening your idea. When it comes to making a sequel, I'm sure most corporations would be willing to ignore canon established in a comic that most people today have never even heard of, let alone read. And even then, ignoring canon isn't the biggest deal in today's movie world (Lucas has built his modern career out of it).
I've heard rumors of a new sequel in development, but that seems like one of those things that will remain trapped in development hell. Closest this one really came to a sequel was that prequel in the early 90s about Roger helping the Allies as a spy in WWII, and Spielberg shot that down as he didn't want Nazi stuff in the movie.
I've heard rumors of a new sequel in development, but that seems like one of those things that will remain trapped in development hell. Closest this one really came to a sequel was that prequel in the early 90s about Roger helping the Allies as a spy in WWII, and Spielberg shot that down as he didn't want Nazi stuff in the movie.
Yeah, apparently they have come close almost a half-dozen times to actually getting a script for a sequel approved, but every time there was someone higher up -- either an editor, Spielburg, or someone at Disney -- who found something they didn't like and shot it down. I'm pretty sure at this point Disney just sees it as a series that isn't worth reviving.
Though really, if Disney treated it with the same tender loving care that they give their other film sequels *cough*, I suppose we should be grateful one hasn't come to pass.
Ahh well. At least we'll always have the old Ink & Paint Club.
Though really, if Disney treated it with the same tender loving care that they give their other film sequels *cough*, I suppose we should be grateful one hasn't come to pass.
Ahh well. At least we'll always have the old Ink & Paint Club.
hell yes! i adore these oldschool spinoff comics...for unrelated and way less epic than the original one they migt be....still some serious classy stuff there!
also,i reme,ber they made some sorta spinoff cartoon too,if i dont remmeber wrong..alwqays featuring Baby Herman roger and jessica..but qualitatively WAY less valuable
also,i reme,ber they made some sorta spinoff cartoon too,if i dont remmeber wrong..alwqays featuring Baby Herman roger and jessica..but qualitatively WAY less valuable
Yep. All the characters were comic strip 'toons, and spoke in literal, physical word balloons, which made dialogue between characters very confusing. Plus, Roger wasn't famous, Jessica was a porn star who was married to Roger but didn't love him, and Roger gets murdered (but it says that right away). And the ending of the book completely ignores the several leads built up in the case in favor of a Deus Ex Machina-style "Poof it's all better" ending.
I'd recommend reading it only as a big fan who wants to see the source material for the film, but otherwise, definitely stick with the movie.
I'd recommend reading it only as a big fan who wants to see the source material for the film, but otherwise, definitely stick with the movie.
Yep, I'm in the same boat. It's my favorite film of all time, and I even saw it so many times that I was caught quoting Judge Doom's monologue in my sleep (true story).
They released an awesome collector's edition on DVD, and I've heard talk of a refined Blu-Ray edition. I'll definitely be snagging that when it comes out.
They released an awesome collector's edition on DVD, and I've heard talk of a refined Blu-Ray edition. I'll definitely be snagging that when it comes out.
I had my own idea for the origin of Judge Doom. It was partially based on the tips that WWII was recently ended. You see, there was this secret war-time animation project with just two working prototypes. One was successfully but covertly deployed by the military. The other was deemed a "failure" and found its way into Toontown...
Just wanted you to know that when Cinderella 3 came out they completely disregarded Cinderella 2. I know it's happened a few more times but that's the one that sticks out to me (since I love Cinderella best). Disney loves disregarding things, especially unknown or less popular things like this comic. I love Roger Rabbit and had no idea this existed, either.
So if you ever want to pitch it, pitch away. :)
On a related note, there is a Roger Rabbit ride in the Toontown section of California's Disneyland.
So if you ever want to pitch it, pitch away. :)
On a related note, there is a Roger Rabbit ride in the Toontown section of California's Disneyland.
Yep. There also was a pretty thorough section of Toontown in Disney World for a while, but I heard they started phasing it out to make room for more recent developments.
Though I also hear the giant illuminated Jessica Rabbit sign is still in front of Pleasure Island... so that's still something I gotta see. haha
Though I also hear the giant illuminated Jessica Rabbit sign is still in front of Pleasure Island... so that's still something I gotta see. haha
They did sequel Roger Rabbit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o.....oger_Rabbit.3F
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