EXCLUSIVE: Some of Black Mirror‘s most memorable storylines are to be retold in a series of comic books next year.
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Black Mirror ancillary rights holder Banijay Entertainment, has struck a deal with Neil Gibson’s UK-based Twisted Comics to create comics based on the dystopian anthology series.
Described as “immersive comic books comprising iconic Black Mirror storylines,” the products will begin rolling out in mid-2025, with pre-release material being made available through a dedicated website earlier in the year.
Black Mirror, which Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones initially created for Channel 4 in the UK and is now on Netflix globally, is gearing up for a seventh season. Many of the darkly satirical storylines are set in alternate realities or near-future worlds and explore how new technologies can spiral out of control.
The likes of Awkwafina, Peter Capaldi, Emma Corrin, Paul Giamatti), Lewis Gribben, Rashida Jones, Cristin Milioti, Chris O’Dowd, Issa Rae (Barbie), Tracee Ellis Ross and Jimmi Simpson will appear in the new season, which will feature a sequel to ‘USS Callister’, one of the series’ most popular episodes. Brooker and Jones’ Broke & Bones is producing the six eps, which launch next year.
Banijay Rights represents a range of ancillary rights for the Black Mirror brand, and its Licensing & Merchandising team struck the deal with Twisted Comics.
“Black Mirror needs no introduction as one of television’s uniquely engrossing brands. The show’s unpredictable and unexpected episodes will be a perfect fit for this visionary comic book series, which we’re in no doubt will appeal to a whole new dimension of fans,” said David Christopher, Director of Licensing & Merchandising for Banijay Rights. “I’d encourage fans to get registering now to keep updated on the comic’s developments and release.”
Twisted Comics is known for its bestselling Amazon series Twisted Dark, and has previously collaborated with the likes of Universal Pictures for a comic adaptation of Stan Lee’s Lucky Man, the Sky drama that starred James Nesbitt as a police officer with the power to control luck.
Neil Gibson, founder and CEO of Twisted Comics, said: “It has long been a dream of mine to extend Black Mirror – one of my ‘hero brands’ – into comic book form. Now that dream is a reality, and I believe fans of the show will love what we are planning. Watch this space.”
Kenny Diack, co-owner and Director of Twisted Comics, added: “This unique partnership with Banijay Rights reflects Twisted Comics’ ambitions to be the go-to partner for creating and expanding IP and further builds on our work to date.”