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Black Mirror ’s USS Callister gets a graphic novel adaption to join San Junipero , from Neil Gibson and Silvano Beltramo
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Neil GibsonandSilvano Beltramoare to observe the forthcoming graphical novel adaption ofBlack Mirror ’s San Juniperowith an adaptation ofUSS Callister . And the publisher , Twisted Comics , has also released some of the uncoloured ink Thomas Nelson Page .
USS Callisterwas in the beginning written by Black Mirror creatorCharlie BrookerandWilliam Bridgesand directed byToby Haynes . It follow Robert Daly , a reclusive but gifted programmer and conscientious objector - laminitis of a popular immersive practical world - based massively multiplayer on-line game who is bitter over the want of recognition of his position from his coworkers . He takes out his frustrations by simulating a Star Trek - like blank space risky venture within the game , using his Colorado - worker ' DNA to produce sentient digital clone of them . A sequel sequence , USS Callister : Into Infinity , was just released today .
Writer and publishing house Neil Gibson say , " One of the Black Mirror strip we ’re work on is USS Callister , and this one come with a unique challenge . It takes place in two very dissimilar worlds , each with its own distinct dash . Onboard the USS Callister , the nontextual matter will have a bold 1960s Jack Kirby - inspired look . It ’s a nod to classic Star Trek with its dramatic color and vintage sci - fi feel . But back in the real world , everything changes . The pedigree are sharper , the tones are muted , and the whole thing feel more grounded to reflect just how bleak reality is for certain characters . Some readers will comment the contrast straight away . Others might just find the remainder without quite knowing why . That ’s the beauty of visual storytelling . The details forge on different level . Either way , this one is going to be something extra . "
" Our artist , Silvano Beltramo , has been hard at body of work on USS Callister , and to make the job loose , he went the spare mile by literally progress the starship in 3D. This imply we have a perfect reference for every slant , keeping the visuals sharp and consistent while staying true to the world of the installment . "
The first glimpse of the adjustment will be on Free Comic Book Day , during which the Black Mirror sequence will show off its inks and pencil . Twisted Comics also has a panel at this weekend ’s C2E2 in Chicago to blab out about the Black Mirror adaptations on Saturday , 12th of April , at 4 pm in room S402 - A.
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