Summary
You know how we used to binge-watch Street Sharks, those half-man, half-shark superheroes, and play with those cool Mattel toys? Well, guess what, they’re making a comeback! In a nostalgic throwback, IDW and Mattel are teaming up to release a comic mini-series that picks up exactly where the show left off, making us feel like it’s 1997 all over again. Imagine the Sharks, riding motorcycles, munching burgers, and swimming through concrete to fight off monstrous lobsters, squids, and mad scientists turned piranha monsters – it’s going to be an epic reunion in Fission City!
Key Points
– The Street Sharks, a popular animated series from the 1990s, is making a comeback in a new comic book miniseries by IDW and Mattel.
– The comic will pick up where the original animated series ended, with the first issue set for release in September.
– The five-issue miniseries will be written by Stephanie Williams with artwork by Ariel Medel.
– The story will continue to follow the Street Sharks as they protect Fission City from gene-slammed threats and diabolical mad scientists.
– The new series has been eagerly anticipated by fans, with Ryan Ferguson, Global Head of Publishing at Mattel, expressing excitement to bring these characters back in comic book form.
Background
The Street Sharks was a beloved animated series created by Phil Harnage and Martha Moran that aired for three seasons from 1994 to 1997. The half-man, half-shark superheroes were known for their adventures in Fission City, where they battled against villains and monstrous threats. The show also spawned a popular line of toys produced by Mattel.
Future Implications
The return of the Street Sharks in comic book form could potentially spark a revival of interest in the franchise, introducing a new generation of fans to the series. It also represents a trend of 90s nostalgia in pop culture, with many other franchises from the era seeing reboots or continuations. Depending on the success of the comic miniseries, it might lead to further expansions of the Street Sharks universe, such as new animations or toy lines.
