Bride of Rocky Horror: A Graphic Novel Sequel to the Iconic Musical
In 1973, Richard O’Brien introduced the world to The Rocky Horror Show, a stage musical that later became the iconic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975. Despite several attempts to create a direct sequel, O’Brien's scripts for potential sequels never made it to production. Now, fans can rejoice as a sequel in the form of an officially licensed graphic novel titled Bride of Rocky Horror is in the works. The graphic novel, created by writer Magdalene Visaggio, artist Noemi Vettori, colorist Josh Rodriguez, and letterer Jeremiah Lambert, is available for purchase through a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Bride of Rocky Horror picks up seven years after the events of the original story, following Janet Weiss as she is drawn back into the world of her ex-fiancé, Brad Majors, and encounters the mysterious Bridget Von Frankenstein. The graphic novel promises a new twist on the beloved characters and storyline, offering fans a chance to revisit the campy and unforgettable world of Rocky Horror with fresh perspectives and collectibles. The Kickstarter campaign showcases a variety of collectibles for fans to choose from, adding to the excitement surrounding the release.
Magdalene Visaggio, a self-proclaimed fan of Rocky Horror, expressed her excitement at the opportunity to explore the story beyond its original ending. She aimed to create a narrative that resonated with the themes of the original while adding her own personal touch to the beloved characters. Noemi Vettori, as an artist and fan of Rocky Horror, felt honored to pay tribute to the iconic characters by staying true to their original essence and personalities. The collaboration between Visaggio and Vettori aimed to capture the essence of chaos, passion, and rebellion that Rocky Horror embodies, translating the energy of the musical onto the pages of Bride of Rocky Horror.
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