Summary
In news that is sure to excite anyone who grew up in the 2000s,Ben 10is back, and this time he’s transforming into a comic book character. A newBen 10comic series is one of many new titles and franchises announced by Dynamite Entertainment at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con.
The newBen 10series is part of a partnership between Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Along with other exciting and nostalgic titles announced by Dynamite at SDCC, such asCaptain Planet andDynomutt, it seems the modern world of comics is truly embracing the past. Regarding its newBen 10franchise, Dynamite Entertainment calls it a"full circle moment for Ben, as the beloved character and world were created and developed by the Man of Action Entertainment collective. This group was founded by four comic book luminaries in Joe Kelly, Joe Casey, Steven T. Seagle, and Duncan Rouleau."
The creative team and release date for the newBen 10series from Dynamite has not yet been revealed, but it is expected to arrive later in 2024.
Superman’s Best Friend Invented ‘Ben 10’ Years Before Cartoon Network
Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen was ahead of its time, introducing a format that would later be made into one of Cartoon Network’s biggest hits, Ben 10.
Ben 10 Makes His Comic Debut
Ben 10was an Emmy-award winning Cartoon Network original that aired from 2005-2008, followed by a series of acclaimed sequels featuring an older Ben and a wider universe.Ben 10follows a young boy with an extraterrestrial device named the Omnitrix, which contains theDNA of 10 different aliensthat Ben can transform into when the need arises. With escapades like his defense of earth against rival aliens, his protection of his family, and even the mystery of the Omnitrix,Ben 10is perfect for an adaptation into the world of comics.
Fans can expect to see somekey components of the Cartoon Network showat play, like the Omnitrix, of course, and even some fan-favorite aliens, such as Heatblast, Grey Matter, and Four Arms. Whether this new comic title will take place during the time of theoriginalBen 10or after one of its many television sequelsremains to be seen. In any case, aliens will be coming to comics, andthere just might be some new aliens added to the roster, with unexpected powers.
Ben 10Scratches That Nostalgia Itch While Providing Something New
In the tumult of Disney live-action remakes and unnecessary sequels (and threequels), it’s nice to have a piece of nostalgia that isn’t just fan-service.Ben 10holds a key place in the hearts of many ’90s and 2000s kid who loved looking up at the stars and imagining not only aliens but being able to become a part of their adventures.The world has already seenBen 10 actualized in live-action fan-art, but it’s time to see him make his comic book debut.
Dynamite’sBen 10will surely provide that necessary piece of Cartoon Network nostalgia while also delivering a solid storyline for those cartoon-watching kids all grown up and ready to see the next chapter in their favorite story. From alien fights to new transformations,Ben 10promises to be the next big comic book adaptation of the year - maybe even paving the way for other comic book adaptations down the road.
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Produced by Cartoon Network, the animated series Ben 10 centers around teenage boy Ben Tennyson’s adventures with the Omnitrix, a device that allows him to transform into a variety of alien creatures. The original show, first aired on 2006, is the first one in a franchise composed of the series Alien Force, Ultimate Alien, Omniverse, and a 2016 reboot.
