This deck covers the recent controversy surrounding new Invader Zim comics, focusing on creator Jhonen Vasquez's reaction to being excluded from the new projects and the explanations from writer Jim Zub and BOOM! Studios.
Who is the original creator of Invader Zim?
Jhonen Vasquez
Jhonen Vasquez learned of new Zim stories when {{c1::the announcement went out}}.
What was Vasquez told about the older Invader Zim comics?
He was told a company was looking into reprinting the older Invader Zim comics.
What was Vasquez's reaction to the news of new Invader Zim comics being created?
He seems a bit insulted and surprised, as he wasn't told new comics were being created and wasn't involved.
What specific term in the announcement confused Vasquez and fans?
'Irken Chrysalis'
Vasquez stated, 'What the hell is an {{c1::Irken chrysalis}}? That's not a thing!'
What was Vasquez's level of involvement in the new Invader Zim comics?
He had no involvement and was not told they were going to happen.
When was Invader Zim created and for what purpose?
Invader Zim was created by Vasquez in the '90s for a possible animated series requested by Nickelodeon.
Nickelodeon paid Vasquez for the work and, from our understanding, {{c1::ownership}} over the whole thing.
Who owns Invader Zim since its inception?
Vasquez does not own or control Invader Zim; Nickelodeon does.
How was Vasquez involved in the Invader Zim comics published by Oni Press (2015-2021)?
He was consulted heavily and asked if he would be okay with them attempting it.
Vasquez finds it 'weird and uneasy' to see something so personal to him rise of its own power {{c1::without my hand up the puppet-hole}}.
Despite selling Invader Zim to Nickelodeon, why does Vasquez still feel it stings not to be involved in new projects?
He sees it as something personal to him and finds it difficult to not have control over it.
Who is the writer of the new BOOM! Studios Invader Zim comics?
Jim Zub
What did Jim Zub say about Vasquez's involvement in the new comics?
Zub was surprised Vasquez wasn't looped in on the development of the series.