Proving that nostalgia knows no bounds, Street Sharks is back in a brand new comic book series from IDW. First debuting in 1994, the fin-tastic heroes also inspired a Mattel action figure line — and now they’ll anchor a miniseries written by Stephanie Williams with art by Ariel Medel.
“Celebrating over 30 years of the animated series, Street Sharks has become a cult-favorite and fans have been chomping at the bit to see more of the crime-fighting brothers Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu,” said Ryan Ferguson, Global Head of Publishing at Mattel, via a press release provided to Comic Book Club. “We are thrilled to continue the legacy of this franchise and dive deeper into the waters with IDW to extend the world of Street Sharks through new comic books.”
In the series, the Street Sharks are protecting Fission City from “a range of gene-slammed threats, including super-strong and monstrous lobsters and squids, and diabolical mad scientists that transform into vicious piranha monsters.” The press release promises that the Sharks will ride motorcycles and eat burgers, which is different than the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles who ride skateboards and eat pizza.
Added David Jonas, CEO of IDW Media Holdings, “True partnerships are founded on truth, communication, and flexibility. We are pleased that in the spirit of win-win partnership, IDW and Mattel have crystallized our focus to properties IDW is uniquely positioned — creatively and organizationally — to produce, distribute, and ultimately to delight fans of these iconic franchises.”
”It is so exciting to introduce a new generation of fans to the Street Sharks,” said series editor Nicolas Niño. “The Sharks epitomize ’90s adolescent X-treme sensibilities and that makes them translate so naturally to comics. Stephanie and Ariel are putting together a series that serves a beautiful love letter to the original cartoon that old fans and new are sure to adore”
Street Sharks #1 (of 5) will hit stores in September, with covers by Kevin Anthony Catalan, Khary Randolph, Elizabeth Beals, and Philip Murphy. Now, bring on the Battletoads!
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