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*The reading of this comic had actors performing roles the missing cast members would normally fill (i.e. Billy West did Scruffy instead of David Herman as well as the Gypsy-bot instead of Tress MacNeille) and featured [[Katey Sagal]]'s second ever Futurama character.
*The reading of this comic had actors performing roles the missing cast members would normally fill (i.e. Billy West did Scruffy instead of David Herman as well as the Gypsy-bot instead of Tress MacNeille) and featured [[Katey Sagal]]'s second ever Futurama character.
*Teaser images for the first three films, shown below, were included as part of the comic, these provided information that was not yet known about them.
*Teaser images for the first three films, shown below, were included as part of the comic, these provided information that was not yet known about them.
*This is the first time a character ([[Nudar]] and [[Yivo]]) has had a debut appearance in a comic before appearing in the main series, of course this is a teaser for the films and not even [[canon]] to the comics.
*This is the first time a character ([[Nudar]], [[Yivo]] and [[Schlomo]]) has had a debut appearance in a comic before appearing in the main series, of course this is a teaser for the films and not even [[canon]] to the comics.
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Revision as of 22:34, 20 July 2008

Futurama Returns
Futurama Returns.jpg
US Publish NumberS02
UK Publish Number(s)US only
Written byN/A
Art byN/A
Title captionNone
Published (US)Comic-Con 2007
Title referenceAdvertising the upcoming DVD films

The Story

Act I

The crew return from a delivery to find an invitation to a Package-Con convention. Meanwhile, the Professor learns that the Box Network has removed Planet Express from the delivery schedule, but he soon discovers an alternative in the Carton Network who create a vortex to trap the crew, who were headed to the convention. They end up in a time loop where they must relive past deliveries.

Act II

The Package-Con attendees are shocked to discover that the only Planet Express staff member to show up is Scruffy, and try to find ways to get the crew to safety. The crew grow sick of their loop during a visit to the Gypsy and ask about the future. The Gypsy informs them of four adventures, the first two of which involve cosmic repercussions. Finally, the crew are saved thanks to the mighty nerd powers of their fans.

Additional Info

Trivia

  • Only available from Comic-Con in 2007 and subsequently eBay and other locations fans might upload to or sell from.
  • The reading of this comic had actors performing roles the missing cast members would normally fill (i.e. Billy West did Scruffy instead of David Herman as well as the Gypsy-bot instead of Tress MacNeille) and featured Katey Sagal's second ever Futurama character.
  • Teaser images for the first three films, shown below, were included as part of the comic, these provided information that was not yet known about them.
  • This is the first time a character (Nudar, Yivo and Schlomo) has had a debut appearance in a comic before appearing in the main series, of course this is a teaser for the films and not even canon to the comics.

Quotes

  • Leela: The computer is bonkers. The read-outs went Kerblooie. Even my wrist thingy is acting jiggy.
    Bender: Stop using all that science jargon! Just tell us what's happening!
  • Fry: I have a strange feeling...
    Leela: Déjà Vu?
    Fry: Leela! Now is not the time to come onto me in French!

Outside References

  • Peter Griffin of Family Guy and Maude Flanders from The Simpsons are seen outside the Carton Network building. Comic Book Guy also cameos near the end.

Characters

(In alphabetical order)

Comic Credits