Veronica Mars, comic book star …

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If you’ve read my blog, then you know of my love for Veronica Mars, which sadly got the official axe from the CW this week. Sniffle.

But then, I see this gem on TV Guide in the Ask Ausiello column:

Question: The next time you speak to/e-mail Rob Thomas, could you please ask him if he’s ever considered continuing the Veronica Mars story line in comic-book form, the way Joss Whedon is doing with Buffy?— Allison
Ausiello: Actually, according to the Toronto Star, he had a meeting with DC Comics last Monday about that very subject. And the idea of a VM feature film remains a distinct possibility, so the Mars franchise ain’t over yet. Not by a long shot.

I think it goes without saying that this would be awesome! Here’s the link to the story he’s talking about in the Star.

DC Comics, are you paying attention? Everyone knows that the Buffy comic has been a huge success for Dark Horse. I imagine that Veronica Mars would be the same, since it has that same sort of rabid, loyal fanbase.

I don’t know how TV viewing numbers translate to comic sales, but I imagine that if just half the VM fans (let’s say an even 1 million folks) bought a comic, then it would be a runaway hit.

Hey, if I sold a million books, I’d be dancing on the moon. 😎

In other VM news, I won a copy of a book of essays on VM called Neptune Noir as part of a contest over at Diana Peterfreund’s blog. She’s another VM fan. I haven’t read the book yet, but its very existence makes my inner fangirl shriek with glee. I’m sure it will be most excellent. I’ll do a review after I’ve read it.

What about you? Would you buy a VM comic book? Inquiring minds want to know …

4 Responses to “Veronica Mars, comic book star …”

  1. Tia Nevitt says:

    Wow; you have a fabulous website! Thanks for visiting Fantasy Debut. I read your first chapter and it sounds wonderfully imaginative. It is definitely on my list!

  3. Brian says:

    A Veronica Mars comic would be great.

    I have really enjoyed the new Buffy comic, and I was so glad that you recommended it in the BHC.

  4. Jennifer Estep says:

    A VM comic would be excellent and maybe give us some closure about how the show should have ended. Plus, Rob Thomas could do anything in the comic — VM in college, VM as an FBI agent-in-training, VM as a private investigator … the possibilities are endless! 😀

    I’m enjoying Buffy too. I’m saving the ones that are out right now. One weekend, I’ll sit down and read three or four in a row. I enjoy reading big chunks of comics that way.

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