At The Hollywood Reporter, IDW Publishing have announced a four-issue comic book based on the 2004 cult comedy film Napoleon Dynamite, starting this fall. Written by Carlos Guzman-Verdugo and Alejandro Verdugo (“Time Cheetah“) with art by Jorge Monlongo (“Adventure Time”), the comic will pick up after the movie, which saw Jon Heder’s titular high school nerd help his friend Pedro win the election for student body president. Now, Pedro has been accused of cheating to win the election, and Napoleon and his girlfriend Deb must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
“Napoleon Dynamite is a pop-culture staple, a coming-of-age cult classic that spoke to the weirdo in all of us. It’s an honor to have the chance to expand on the lives of Napoleon, Deb, and Pedro — characters that continue to resonate to this day. I still see people wearing ‘Vote for Pedro’ t-shirts!” Verdugo told the Reporter. Guzman-Verdugo added, “With this new story, we’re focusing on matching the movie’s unique tone, finding that perfect blend of oddball comedy and charming slice-of-life drama. It’s certainly been a challenge but one we’re sure will pay off for long-time fans.”
“Napoleon Dynamite” #1 will be released in September, and will be released with covers from Sara Richard, Monlongo, and a photo variant.
