I find this particular quote from the writers interview in the press release posted earlier rather interesting :
*...... The core of our story actually starts in a bit of an unexpected place. It begins in London, England in 1910. The gentleman who will one day be Dreamfinder is this inventor and he's at -- it's sort of a school/research academy called Scientifica Lucida. He's a member of this academy and putting out these wild ideas. They're trying to build up their scientific research and trying to tap into the new technology of the day. He's going off in wild directions and he's got bigger dreams and bigger imaginative creations that he wants to pursue, and the school isn't quite sure what to do with him.*
This gives me the impression that the writers have indeed explored the *past history* of the Dreamfinder character and may well have done their homework.
Anyone who has a smattering of understanding of the Professor Marvel concept(s) that were being developed as part of the fabled mid-1970s *Discovery Bay* project for Disneyland will find the above paragraph somewhat familiar.
The press statement says that WDI is involved in this as well, which i am only guessing means they are helping with archival reference materials to aid the writers and artists in providing a source for placement of the stories.
I wonder if Tony Baxter is consulting on this in any way?
He certainly is closely in tune with these characters and concepts, and they mean a great deal to him on a personal level.
This will indeed be interesting.
Regarding the steampunk elements...
The Original Attraction was loaded with such references, so it is a given that this style should be present in the comic as well.
Not just the iconic DreamCatcher vehicle, but also many design elements present in the decor.
The Imaginometer, which was a showpiece of The Dreamport segment of the ride, is the perfect example :
This photo is of the small model built at WED/WDI during the period when it, and the rest of the Attraction, was being designed.
Beautiful...but the full scale version was even more impressive to see in person.
It will indeed be interesting to see how the comic series presents these characters and that concept from all those years ago.
It is timeless, as i have talked about in various other JII related threads.
Quite nice to see this beloved duo getting more attention.
Not overly keen on the title of the series...*FIGMENT*.
This is the best they could come up with ?
For a story that is mostly about Dreamfinder and his little purple buddy...it would think a more exciting, adventurous title would be a better choice.
Why not *The Journey Into Imagination*...or along those lines?
Why just ONE character...?
Marketing advice/potential..? Probably...
Here*s a thought to consider....
Perhaps at some point, if the story shows promise, we might see a feature film based on these characters at some point?
Yet another *Marvel comic that becomes a film..*...?
How utterly amazing would THAT be.
Today it would be the right cinematic environment to release such a imaginative adventure film...with some kick *** original design elements to reference from, to boot!
Just take a look at the past few years big film releases - there is definitely a market.
A modern, fantasy adventure....with all the bells and whistles.
IMAX 3D...yeah....now you are talking.
But i digress....
Having a great, truly imaginative experience in the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT would be best of all, of course.
