'Battlestar Galactica': Abnett and Lanning to write new comic series

Battlestar Galactica is to receive a new comic book series from Dynamite Entertainment after the publisher renewed its rights agreement for the property.

The firm has appointed Guardians of the Galaxy scribes Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett to pen the title based on the classic science fiction TV series.



Lanning and Abnett are veterans of the genre, renowned for their runs on Marvel Comics' Guardians and DC Comics' Legion of Superheroes, but this will be their first project for Dynamite.

"I'm really looking forward to working with Dynamite on this Battlestar Galactica project," said Abnett. "I've been a fan of Battlestar Galactica since I was a kid, and it's going to be great for Andy and I to get our cosmically-honed teeth into such a long-standing and beloved science fiction franchise."

Lanning added: "With this new series from Dynamite, Dan and I are hoping we can add to the established cannon of continuity with our own take on the classic series. I know my inner 14-year-old is squealing with delight at this opportunity. I'm still holding out hope that one day I'll get my own Daggit too!"

Further details of Lanning and Abnett's Battlestar Galactic project will be revealed at the New York Comic Con this weekend.