Cowboy Ninja Viking

Cowboy Ninja Viking

Cover to Cowboy Ninja Viking #1.
Art by Dave Casey.
Publication information
Publisher Image Comics
Format Limited series
Genre Action comedy
Publication date October 21, 2009 – November 10, 2010
Number of issues 10
Creative team
Writer(s) A. J. Lieberman
Artist(s) Riley Rossmo
Letterer(s) Clayton Cowles
Colorist(s) Riley Rossmo
Creator(s) A. J. Lieberman
Riley Rossmo
Editor(s) Kristen Simon
Collected editions
Volume 1 ISBN 1-60706-261-5
Volume 2 ISBN 1-60706-344-1

Cowboy Ninja Viking is an Image Comics comic book created by writer A.J. Lieberman and artist Riley Rossmo. The series debuted in 2009, released through Image Comics' partner studio Shadowline.

Publication history

The first appearance of the comic characters is in a 6-page preview in Bomb Queen Vol 6 issue 1 published in September and the 1st issue of the main title coming out in October.

Writer A.J. Lieberman describes the creation of the series:[1]

Initially Riley wanted to do something with a Dystopian near-future setting. And while I first started circling the character I tried shoe horning him into these very "cool" locales. […] Anyway, none felt right. Just forced. They took themselves too seriously which wasn't what I really wanted to do coming off of my Batman stuff. So I stepped back and realized the character was the concept – I literally said that out loud to myself. Once I had that – I relaxed and the humorous side of the concept started to come out.

Plot synposis

The series revolves around a counter-intelligence unit of Multiple Personality Disorder patients, formed by psychotherapist Dr. Sebastian Ghislain, who are transformed into agents known as Triplets (referring to the three different personalities inside their minds). It is hinted that this is possible through experimental psychiatric conditioning and treatment, psychotropic drugs, and past life regression therapy. After the unit falls apart, its various members are turned into hired killers. Duncan, a Triplet who channels the skills of a Cowboy, Ninja, and Viking, is sent to find and stop the rogue Triplets.[2]

Major Characters of CNV

Program Staff

Triplets

Collected editions

The series has been collected into trade paperbacks:

Film adaptation

In 2010, it was announced that Disney had purchased the rights to make a film adaptation of the comic book. Zombieland screenwriters Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese penned the film's screenplay.[3] Disney dropped the film in turnaround and Universal acquired the rights in 2012, with World War Z director Marc Forster attached to direct,[4] and Craig Mazin attached to rewrite the script.[5] In November 2014, Chris Pratt was cast as the lead.[6] In January 2015, John Wick directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski were in early talks to replace Forster, who left the project.[7]

References

  1. Guerrero, Tony (2009-12-11). "Interview: A.J. Lieberman, Writer Cowboy, Ninja, Viking". Comic Vine. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
  2. ""Cowboy Ninja Viking" Debuts A Hero For The Schizophrenic In Us All". Comic Book Resources. 2009-08-21. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
  3. Nemiroff, Perri (2010-11-08). "'Zombieland' Writers to Attack 'Cowboy Ninja Viking'". Cinemactical. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
  4. White, James (February 28, 2012). "Forster Saddles Up Cowboy Ninja Viking". Empire. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  5. Blacker, Ben (April 15, 2014). "The Scriptnotes/Nerdist Writers Panel Crossover part 2!". Nerdist Industries. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  6. Chitwood, Adam (2014-11-18). "Exclusive: Chris Pratt to Star in COWBOY NINJA VIKING [Update: Pratt Confirmed His Casting]". Collider.com. Retrieved 2015-02-01.
  7. "Universal Eyes ‘John Wick’ Directors for ‘Cowboy Ninja Viking’ With Chris Pratt (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
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