MUMBAI: Lincoln Butterfield Animation has signed a deal with Fantagraphics Books to publish a graphic novel series based on its newest animated television concept, RIP, M.D.
Veteran animation producer Mitch Schauer feels that RIP, M.D. is an edgy, teen-targeted property that takes a comical look at the real-life problems of monsters. Fantagraphics Books-a respected publisher of sequential art since 1976-plans to release the first volume of RIP, M.D. in 2010.
RIP, M.D. follows the adventures of Ripley Plimpt, an ordinary boy whose life turns upside-down when he discovers that monsters are not only real, but are also in need of his unique services. After he finds and repairs the broken wing of a tiny vampire bat, he is accepted into the monster world as friend, confidant and protector. To monsters around the world, Ripley simply becomes known as RIP, M.D. - Monster Doctor!
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"We‘re very pleased at the opportunity to pair RIP, M.D. with a Publisher that we clearly respect for what they have done with their own stable of comic book and graphic novel properties," said Lincoln Butterfield partner and associate producer Joseph Walker.
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