A New Adventure Time Series Is on the Way (and Sooner Than Fans Expect)

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In simpler terms, here’s some exciting news for Adventure Time enthusiasts! The beloved characters Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, and their friends will be back in comic books this coming spring. This marks their debut in comics since the TV show ended in 2018, making a grand return to the medium for regular appearances.

In April 2025, Oni Press will debut a new monthly series in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and Cartoon Network. This project aims to rekindle the charm of The Land of Ooo, featuring a talented group of modern creators as announced in an official press statement.

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The series begins with “Best of Buds,” a captivating storyline penned by renowned cartoonist Nick Winn, who has previously worked on “Bloody Mary.” This opening arc introduces an unanticipated adventure for the duo, filled with fresh hurdles, exotic creatures, and even a hitherto concealed princess. In subsequent installments, you’ll see contributions from a variety of esteemed creators, such as Caroline Cash, who won the Eisner Award in 2024 with her work on “PeePee PooPoo,” Derek Ballard, a former writer and storyboard artist for “Adventure Time” and “Cartoonshow,” as well as other talented individuals like Asia Simone (of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll”), Jorge Monlongo (“Over the Garden Wall: Hallow Town”), and Brenda Hicke (“My Little Pony”).

The project serves as not only an exciting creative endeavor for Winn, but also a deeply meaningful link to the franchise on a personal level.

During his announcement, he expressed how significantly Adventure Time impacted him during his formative years. It wasn’t just funny, but it also displayed a depth of emotional understanding that few shows could manage at that time. Revisiting the world of Ooo through Oni Press has been an exhilarating and challenging experience, as I strive to create something fresh while preserving the vibrant allure and appeal that the show held for me in middle school.

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Although the original Adventure Time TV show ended in 2018, it continues to be a part of our lives through various ventures. For instance, there are four character-centric hour-long specials titled Adventure Time: Distant Lands that started airing in 2020, and the spin-off series from 2023, Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, which delves into the escapades of Finn and Jake’s gender-swapped counterparts, Fionna and Cake, along with Simon Petrikov, who was once the Ice King.

Megan Brown, the series editor, showed great excitement about the upcoming project, saying, “We’re eager to take readers on fresh journeys to exotic realms with all-new tales starring their beloved Adventure Time characters. The world of Ooo has been host to some exceptionally original comic books, and we can’t wait to contribute to its esteemed history with a talented team developing a story brimming with friendship, emotion, and exhilarating new hurdles for Finn and Jake to conquer. Best of Buds serves as an ideal starting point for novice readers—and a reaffirmation for long-time fans!

This new comic series is part of Oni Press’s ongoing collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products & Cartoon Network, following the release of the “Adventure Time Compendium Vol 1”. This series continues the process of delivering both classic and fresh Adventure Time content to comic enthusiasts.

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2025-01-11 00:12