James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas’ hit series The Woods is officially being adapted into an adult animated series. Be very excited!
When we think of recent animated comic book adaptations, one of the first series that comes to mind is Invincible. Based on the comic by Robert Kirkman, it’s one of the best examples of just how popular these shows can be. The market is enormous, and if they hit the sweet spot, adult animated shows can become some of the most coveted projects on television. Up next to be adapted is multi-award winning comic series The Woods by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas.
GLAAD Media Award-winning comic book series The Woods tells the story of an ordinary high school in suburban Milwaukee, WI, which is suddenly transported into the midst of an alien forest in an uncharted corner of the universe. With no sign of why they were taken there, or what threats lurk in the dark woods surrounding their school, the story follows a group of students determined to figure out how to survive, and more importantly, how to get home.
Tiny Onion has optioned the property from BOOM! Studios. The animated series will see Tynion and Dialynas executive producing for Tiny Onion. Stephen Christy and Mette Norkjaer will executive produce the series for BOOM! Studios.
“The Woods was the horror story that launched my career in creator owned comics. I think you can see the blueprints in it for almost every story I’ve written since. I still feel like it may be my best idea, the world and characters Michael and I created still live so clearly in my mind,” said series co-creator and esteemed writer James Tynion IV. “I can’t wait to bring them to life for a new audience. I’ve spent the last ten years dreaming of being in a place where I could bring it to life in Animation, and I’m thrilled that Tiny Onion has opened the door to that.”
“The Woods was my first collaboration with James that threw me into creating long-form creator-owned comics,” said series co-creator and lauded artist Michael Dialynas. “The experience and friendships made along the way creating this series will always be a huge part of me; the love I have for the story, characters, and a certain purple space-monkey has stuck with me ever since. So being able to visit the creepy woods again in a whole new format is a journey that I can’t wait to see our misfit cast be a part of!”
“Publishing the first issue of The Woods in 2014 kicked off an exciting and fruitful creative adventure with the brilliant team of James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas,” said Stephen Christy, President of Development at BOOM! Studios. “We are thrilled to have this amazing book be the centerpiece of Tiny Onion’s new animation slate, and can’t wait for a whole new audience to discover the world that James and Michael created.”
The animated series is in extremely early stages of development, so we have little details at the moment. Keep checking back for updates!
Not read The Woods? Pick up the comprehensive, complete edition here.
