Believe it or not but a 176 pages graphic novel inspired by Disneyland beloved attraction Space Mountain will be released May 2014. The graphic novel will be written by Spider-Man writer Bryan Q. Miller and illustrated by Batman artist Kelley Jones and Hi-Fi Design.
Space Mountain story is described as "the story of two kids, a miniature flying saucer and dangerous mission twenty-four hours into a twisted tomorrow." Here is the synopsis: The year is 2125 and the Magellan Science Academy has given two lucky cadets ‘golden tickets’ to join a team of space explorers on a special field trip to journey 24 hours into the future. But when their mission goes unexpectedly wrong, the two kids must band together with a miniature flying saucer sidekick to save themselves and their crew — and return to Space Mountain — before time runs out and the universe is destroyed!
Space Mountain, is currently available for pre-order HERE , will be available on May 6, 2014 in both hardcover and paperback editions, and is the first of a trilogy with "Return to Space Mountain" to be released in 2015 and "Battle for Space Mountain" in 2016.
Pictures: copyright Disney Publishing
I saw this the other day on Amazon but wasn't sure about it. I think I may get it though. Sounds like they're laying the groundwork for a Space Mountain movie.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing a couple of the pages.
I think it is quite interesting that Disney is trying to implement narratives on its classic attractions.
ReplyDeleteOriginally Space Mountain only has a very strong theme (space travel) but not a story. Now they fix this lack of narration by adding a story. And I think that they are doing just the same with Big Thunder Mountain (TV show).
The audience seems to crave compelling narratives. I think that's why IP based attractions are extremely popular these days.
I am curious to see whether they add references relating to the graphic novel to the actual ride!