Galaxy Quest (comics)

Galaxy Quest has seen several comic book adaptations and expansions, building upon the cult classic 1999 science fiction comedy film of the same name. These comics typically maintain the satirical tone of the film, often exploring the ramifications of the Thermians' misguided faith in the NSEA Protector crew as real space heroes.

Published Works:

• Galaxy Quest: Global Warning (2008): Published by IDW Publishing, this comic book miniseries written by Scott Lobdell with art by Ilias Kyriazis picks up after the events of the film. The NSEA Protector crew discovers Earth is in danger due to a disastrous energy experiment conducted by an alien race, forcing them to genuinely become the heroes they were only pretending to be.

• Galaxy Quest: Deep Space Homer (2016): This single-issue comic, also published by IDW, is a crossover with The Simpsons franchise. The crew of the NSEA Protector encounters Homer Simpson in deep space, leading to comedic misadventures.

• Galaxy Quest: The Journey Continues (2015): This four-issue miniseries by IDW Publishing continues the storyline from Galaxy Quest: Global Warning. It further develops the characters and explores new threats and challenges faced by the crew.

Themes and Style:

The Galaxy Quest comics generally retain the humor and self-aware nature of the original film. They poke fun at science fiction tropes, fandom, and the nature of celebrity. The comics frequently explore the crew's ongoing struggles to adapt to their unexpected roles as genuine heroes, balancing their desire to return to a normal life with their responsibility to protect those who believe in them. They often feature expanded roles for the supporting characters and introduce new alien civilizations and threats.