Though Fox passed on David Cronenbergs scripted sequel to his 1986 monsterpiece The Fly, publisher IDW has seen fit to continue the story (albeit differently) on the page.
Out this March from IDW is The Fly: Outbreak, written by Brandon Seifert and featuring art from menton3. No word on if the five-issue miniseries disregards The Fly II, but the comic is described as follows: Years ago, a scientist had a horrific accident when he tried to use his newly invented teleportation device and became a human/fly hybrid. Now his almost-human son continues to search for a cure for the mutated genes. But a breakthrough turns into a breakout, and anyone exposed risks turning into a monster as well…
“To be totally honest, The Fly is one of the most disturbing things I’ve ever seen!” said Seifert. “It was really resonant for its time. And in the last 20 years or so, with all the advances in Genetically Modified Organisms, the film has taken on a lot of meaning it didn’t originally have. It’s really exciting to explore those elements in this miniseries and great to have an amazing, super-distinctive artist like menton3 on the visuals!”
Equal parts gory allegory and tragic love story, The Fly was perhaps David Cronenbergs crowning achievement, editor Denton J. Tipton said. Thats a lot to live up to, but I believe Brandon and Menton are equal to the task. The script is sharp and poignant, and the art is visceral and haunting. No one is safe!
