IDW Publishing has announced that it is bringing the cult classic comedy Napoleon Dynamite to comic books this September with a four-issue series from writers Carlos Guzman-Verdugo and Alejandro Verdugo (Time Cheetah) and artist Jorge Monlongo (Adventure Time).
The Napoleon Dynamite comic takes us back to Idaho, where Napoleon’s best friend Pedro is student body president. But the good times might not last when a fellow student accuses Pedro of cheating in the election. Can Napoleon and Deb use their special skills to clear their friend before the principal can “Impeach Pedro”?
“Napoleon Dynamite is a pop-culture staple, a coming-of-age cult classic that spoke to the weirdo in all of us,” says Alejandro Verdugo. “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!”
“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. And the best part: we get to rewatch a lot of Napoleon Dynamite!” adds Carlos Guzman-Verdugo.
Napoleon Dynamite #1 will go on sale in September 2019.
