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+ | '''88MPH Studios Comics''' did a four-issue comic book mini-series "Legion" plus a one-off "The Zeddemore Factor". There was plans to do an ongoing monthly series, but didn't pan out. 88MPH Studios Comics was a Quebec based publisher run by Canadian Sebastien Clavet. |
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| − | ''Legion'' saw the return of the four [[Ghostbusters]] and the principal cast from the movie. Set six months on from the [[Gozer]] incident the series was designed to follow the Ghostbusters as their initial fame faded and they returned to the regular chore of busting ghosts on a daily basis. The series sees the team run ragged as a spate of supernatural crimes and other related occurrences plague the city. |
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| − | ==Characters== |
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| − | *[[Peter Venkman]] |
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| − | *[[Ray Stantz]] |
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| − | *[[Egon Spengler]] |
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| − | *[[Winston Zeddemore]] |
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| − | *[[Janine Melnitz]] |
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| − | *[[Dana Barrett]] |
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| − | *[[Louis Tully]] |
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| − | *[[Michael Draverhaven]] |
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| − | *[[Roger the actor]] |
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| − | *[[Albany Corrections Doctor]] |
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| − | *[[Museum Curators (Legion)|Museum Curators]] |
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| − | ===Ghosts=== |
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| − | *[[Subway Ghost]] |
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| − | *[[Smiley Ghost]] |
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| − | *[[Green Glutton Ghost]] |
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| − | *[[Purple Eel Ghost]] |
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| − | *[[Orange Octopus Ghost]] |
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| − | *[[Red Four Arm Terror Ghost]] |
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| − | *[[Ghost Legion]] |
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| − | *[[Slimer]] |
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| − | *[[Purple Stingray Ghost]] |
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| − | *[[Green Goblin Ghost]] |
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| − | *[[Orange Terror Ghost]] |
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| − | *[[Pterosaur Ghosts]] |
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| − | ==Production== |
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| − | *Andrew Dabb: Series Writer |
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| − | *Steve Kurth: Series Artist |
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| − | *Serge LaPointe: Series Inker (With additional work from Chuck Gibson, Michel Lacombe, Ulises Grostieta and Marco Galli |
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| − | *"Blond" AKA Kevin Senft: Series Colourist |
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| − | *Ed Dukeshire: Series Letterer |
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| − | *Sebastien Clavet: Editor and Owner of 88MPH Studios |
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==List of Comics== |
==List of Comics== |
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*[[88MPH Comics- Ghostbusters 0|Ghostbusters: #0 "The Zeddemore Factor"]] |
*[[88MPH Comics- Ghostbusters 0|Ghostbusters: #0 "The Zeddemore Factor"]] |
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| − | Originally intended as a 0 issue to have been released before ''Legion'', the one shot story ''The Zeddemore Factor'' was later released as a convention exclusive at the San Diego Comic Con stall operated by 88MPH Studios to help promote the comic. |
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===Cancelled Ongoing Projects=== |
===Cancelled Ongoing Projects=== |
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| − | Originally planned for an ongoing comic series as suggested by Comic #0. However it did not happen. Also, a hardcover trade paperback version of the Legion was offered for pre-sale, but was never published, even though hundreds or thousands of customers paid in advance for it. (UK publisher Titan Books released a softcover trade paperback, but without any of the extras that was promised in the 88MPH version.) |
+ | Originally planned for an ongoing comic series as suggested by Comic #0 "Ghostbusters: The Zeddemore Factor". However it did not happen. Also, a hardcover trade paperback version of the Legion was offered for pre-sale, but was never published, even though hundreds or thousands of customers paid in advance for it. (UK publisher [[Titan Books]] released a [[Ghostbusters: Legion|softcover trade paperback]], but without any of the extras that was promised in the 88MPH version.) |
*''Ghostbusters Monthly #1'' - In June 1984, GHOSTBUSTERS exploded into theaters and captivated a generation. Twenty years later, the boys are back in a brand new ONGOING comic book series. Now that they’ve saved the world twice, the Ghostbusters want to go global…but that’s easier said than done. Meanwhile, a dead man is wandering the streets of New York and something wicked stirs in the Central Park Zoo. Old foes, new enemies and trusty unlicensed nuclear accelerators, this exciting first issue has it all. Because even after two decades, you know who to call.<ref>[http://www.theraffon.net/~spookcentral/comic.htm Spook Central- Everything Ghostbusters Comic Books>88Mph] ''section:CANCELED ONGOING MONTHLY SERIES'' </ref> |
*''Ghostbusters Monthly #1'' - In June 1984, GHOSTBUSTERS exploded into theaters and captivated a generation. Twenty years later, the boys are back in a brand new ONGOING comic book series. Now that they’ve saved the world twice, the Ghostbusters want to go global…but that’s easier said than done. Meanwhile, a dead man is wandering the streets of New York and something wicked stirs in the Central Park Zoo. Old foes, new enemies and trusty unlicensed nuclear accelerators, this exciting first issue has it all. Because even after two decades, you know who to call.<ref>[http://www.theraffon.net/~spookcentral/comic.htm Spook Central- Everything Ghostbusters Comic Books>88Mph] ''section:CANCELED ONGOING MONTHLY SERIES'' </ref> |
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==Covers== |
==Covers== |
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During the run of ''Legion'', a large series of covers were release for the comic. Cited as one of the other major complaints of the series was the overuse of variant issues. Despite this, the selection of covers has proven an unusual and unique collection. |
During the run of ''Legion'', a large series of covers were release for the comic. Cited as one of the other major complaints of the series was the overuse of variant issues. Despite this, the selection of covers has proven an unusual and unique collection. |
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| − | '''Ghostbusters: Legion''' (1 of 4) featured 6 different covers: |
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| − | * Regular cover of the four Ghostbusters in a ruined, slimey environment by regular art team. |
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| − | * Variant painted cover of Dr. Peter Venkman by artist Dan Brereton. |
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| − | * Retailer Incentive cover of the Ghostbusters logo, using ultraviolet inks. |
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| − | * Graham Crackers Comics Exclusive Edition featuring Peter Venkman and Stay Puft by regular art team. |
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| − | * Toyzz Exclusive Edition of Vinz Clortho ([[Terror Dog]]) by regular art team. |
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| − | * Second Printing Edition of Ecto-1 by regular art team. |
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| − | '''Ghostbusters: Legion''' (2 of 4) featured 2 different covers: |
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| − | * Regular cover of the four Ghostbusters surrounded by a legion of ghosts, watched over by a psychotic Michael Draverhaven. |
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| − | * Variant painted cover of Winston Zeddemore by artist Dan Brereton. |
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| − | '''Ghostbusters: Legion''' (3 of 4) featured 2 different covers: |
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| − | * Regular cover of slime covered equipment. |
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| − | * Variant Painted cover of Dr. Ray Stantz by artist Dan Brereton. |
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| − | '''Ghostbusters: Legion''' (4 of 4) featured 3 different covers: |
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| − | * Regular cover of the four Ghostbusters in Ecto-1, evading a legion of ghosts. |
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| − | * Variant Painted cover of Dr. Egon Spengler by artist Dan Brereton. |
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| − | * Bulldog Collectibles Exclusive Edition of Egon Spengler being overshadowed by a large, spectral bulldog. |
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==Non-Canon Retcon== |
==Non-Canon Retcon== |
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Revision as of 12:29, 11 October 2019
88MPH Studios Comics did a four-issue comic book mini-series "Legion" plus a one-off "The Zeddemore Factor". There was plans to do an ongoing monthly series, but didn't pan out. 88MPH Studios Comics was a Quebec based publisher run by Canadian Sebastien Clavet.
List of Comics
The following were the intended release dates for the four part Legion series as well as the expected ongoing monthly comic book series.
- Ghostbusters: Legion 1 - February 2004
- Ghostbusters: Legion 2 - March 2004
- Ghostbusters: Legion 3 - April 2004
- Ghostbusters: Legion 4 - May 2004
Cancelled Ongoing Projects
Originally planned for an ongoing comic series as suggested by Comic #0 "Ghostbusters: The Zeddemore Factor". However it did not happen. Also, a hardcover trade paperback version of the Legion was offered for pre-sale, but was never published, even though hundreds or thousands of customers paid in advance for it. (UK publisher Titan Books released a softcover trade paperback, but without any of the extras that was promised in the 88MPH version.)
- Ghostbusters Monthly #1 - In June 1984, GHOSTBUSTERS exploded into theaters and captivated a generation. Twenty years later, the boys are back in a brand new ONGOING comic book series. Now that they’ve saved the world twice, the Ghostbusters want to go global…but that’s easier said than done. Meanwhile, a dead man is wandering the streets of New York and something wicked stirs in the Central Park Zoo. Old foes, new enemies and trusty unlicensed nuclear accelerators, this exciting first issue has it all. Because even after two decades, you know who to call.[1]
- Ghostbusters Monthly #2 - Romance is in the air as Egon and Janine go out on their first official date, and with Peter playing the role of Cyrano things are bound to get interesting. Meanwhile, Winston goes solo, Louis gets an unwelcome visit from an old friend, and Ray takes a trip to a dark, dangerous place…the library.[2]
- Ghostbusters Monthly #3 - With the powerful ghost known as Ahriman making trouble and Vinz Clortho back for an encore, the Ghostbusters find themselves racing from one disaster to the next. And that’s before things get really bad. It turns out there’s one thing worse than having two evil spirits rampaging through New York; when they get together.[3]
- Ghostbusters: Legion Collection - In early 2005 Sebastien Clavet announced the official trade collection of the series which would include a colored version of The Zeddemore Factor one shot, concept art, 'Ecto-Logs', a foreword by Ghostbusters creator Dan Aykroyd and a proposed afterword by an as yet unknown actor related to the film. The cut-off date for pre-orders was extended several times, while a firm release date had never been announced. (UK publisher Titan Books released a softcover trade paperback, but without any of the extras that was promised in the 88MPH version.)
Covers
During the run of Legion, a large series of covers were release for the comic. Cited as one of the other major complaints of the series was the overuse of variant issues. Despite this, the selection of covers has proven an unusual and unique collection.
Non-Canon Retcon
The comic series is itself a retcon to 2004 of both the movie and its ongoing series.[4]
External links
- 88MPH Studios - Official Site (Dead Link)
- Internet Archive Wayback Machine- www.88mph.net
- Spook Central "NYGB Comicguide section"
- Spook Central- Comic Books-88Mph
- Ghostbusters Comic Shop
Also See
References
- ↑ Spook Central- Everything Ghostbusters Comic Books>88Mph section:CANCELED ONGOING MONTHLY SERIES
- ↑ Spook Central- Everything Ghostbusters Comic Books>88Mph section:CANCELED ONGOING MONTHLY SERIES
- ↑ Spook Central- Everything Ghostbusters Comic Books>88Mph section:CANCELED ONGOING MONTHLY SERIES
- ↑ 88mph-Legion 2 reference page 2 retcon 2004
Gallery
Legion 2: Notes that the events in the film happened in 2004.
Cover of unpublished Ongoing Issue #1
Unpublished ongoing Issue #1 Solicitation in Previews magazine
Close-up of unpublished Ongoing Issue #1 variant cover art in Previews magazine ad
Unpublished ongoing Issue #1 Cover
Unpublished ongoing Issue #1 Cover (original credits)
Unpublished ongoing Issue #2 Cover
Unpublished ongoing Issue #3 Cover