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BOOM! Studios, in partnership with Netflix, Random House, and BAIT, hosted a blockbuster BRZRKR panel in the biggest venue at San Diego Comic-Con: the iconic Hall H. Over 6,500 fans gathered at this landmark comic book event in celebration of BRZRKR. BRZRKR creator and co-writer Keanu Reeves was joined by co-writer Matt Kindt, artist Ron Garney, the screenwriter on the BRZRKR feature film Mattson Tomlin, Stephen Christy (President, Development, BOOM! Studios & Producer on the BRZRKR film), Matt Gagnon (Editor-In-Chief, BOOM! Studios), and Eric Harburn (Executive Editor, BOOM! Studios), with panel moderator Coy Jandreau (The Reel Rejects).
The panelists participated in an in-depth discussion of the BRZRKR universe, revealing never-before-seen details on where the franchise will go next. Creator Keanu Reeves revealed that multiple new BRZRKR projects, including new comic books, are in development, expanding the story beyond the initial 12 issues of the original series.
BOOM! Studios President, Development Stephen Christy announced that in addition to the feature film in development at Netflix, the BRZRKR anime series is also moving with Production I.G, the studio behind beloved series like Ghost in the Shell and Psycho Pass. Random House announced a new novel set in the BRZRKR universe, a first for the franchise. An unnamed, New York Times bestselling author will be co-writing the project with Keanu Reeves, with more details to be announced soon.
The world debut of BRZRKR apparel took place at San Diego Comic-Con, with streetwear company BAIT unveiling a line of BRZRKR t-shirts and hoodies featuring new art from legendary comic book artist Tradd Moore.
