Final Space Finally Concluding As Graphic Novel

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A few years ago Olan Rogers teamed up with Conan O’Brien’s production company CONACO to create a new sci-fi animated series called Final Space. It was somewhat different from most American adult animated shows in that it took its lore seriously and was full of dramatic moments, not just comedy. Over the three seasons Final Space ran on Adult Swim and TBS, it gained a cult following hungry for more. Then the parent company WB merged with Discovery and you can guess what happened next.

Rogers had a six-season arc planned for Final Space. The TV series only got the chance to tell half that, and now it is unavailable on any streaming service or media format. In the meantime, Rogers has been poking various suits at WB, begging them to let him finish his story in one form or another. The circumstances didn’t make it look very possible, but as of today, we finally have some good news.

In a video released to his personal YouTube channel, Rogers said “I was ready to fight this as long as it took. That fight ended last week. Warner Bros. Discovery gave me a license to make one graphic novel. Just one. One Final Space graphic novel to finish the story.”

Can he do it in one? Sure….if it’s big enough. Rogers says the Final Space graphic novel will likely be over 500 pages long. The agreement came with a lot of other weird restrictions: Rogers can only self-publish the book, he is only allowed to sell it through his website, he can’t crowdfund the book through Kickstarter (why?), there can’t be a digital edition, and he is not permitted to create voices or animation of the characters to promote it (Rogers voiced several characters on the show).

Rogers will print 10,000 hardcover copies of Final Space: The Final Chapter and plans to deliver them in late 2024 (that’s the date for now, but this sounds exactly like the kind of project that hits delays). The book is not cheap at $125 a copy, but there is no guarantee there will ever be a second print run and the scalper prices will likely be much higher. As I type this, half the copies have already been sold. Sorry to put this pressure on you, but blame WB.

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#1 Apr 24, 2023

I wish other canceled TV shows will have comics too that will serve as ending. Imagine if they do this to shows like The society, Spartacus and West World got this treatment. Those shows got canceled on their last season.

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#2 Apr 24, 2023

It's always disappointing when a show's planned plot arc is cut short due to events beyond the creators' control. But I have to praise Olan Rogers for working tirelessly to bring Final Space to a satisfying finish. And if anyone can do it right in the form of a graphic novel, it's him. Yes, there are restrictions imposed by Warner Bros. The limits of Discovery are unusual, but I have faith that Rogers will make the most of them and provide a genuinely epic ending.

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#3 Apr 25, 2023

I can sympathize with the fans of Final Space, even though I am not a viewer of the show myself. Having experienced the frustration of my favorite TV series ending without a proper conclusion, I understand their disappointment at the cancellation of the show. I also share their desire to see the conclusion of some of my own favorite series, such as Legends of Tomorrow, Hannibal, and Heroes, even if it were only in comic book form. Although the graphic novel format may not be ideal, I am glad to see that Olan Rogers was given the opportunity to finish his story. Hopefully, other creators will follow suit and give their fans the closure they deserve.

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#4 Apr 25, 2023

Even if it's not in the exact shape they had in mind, it's inspiring to see a creator battle for their idea and succeed in realizing it. I have no doubt that Olan Rogers will put his heart and soul into this graphic novel because of how visibly passionate he is about Final Space and its followers. Who knows, perhaps this will give more cancelled series an opportunity to finish their storylines in a different format.

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#5 Apr 25, 2023

That is what you call determination! It's a shame that fewer people saw Final Space when it was on broadcast. However, it is hoped that the graphic novel would introduce the program to a completely new audience. After all, nothing beats a terrific story finale to spark readers' interest in reading the previous portions. And who knows, maybe after the book is published, interest in the program may grow.

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#6 Apr 25, 2023

$125 is too expensive, I hope they will release a cheaper digital version.

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#7 Apr 25, 2023

Olan Rogers fought so hard to get the chance to finish the story shows just how much he cares about the fans. And who knows, maybe this won't be the last we see of the Final Space universe. After all, there's always the possibility of spin-offs or prequels. But for now, I'm just happy that we'll finally get to see how it all ends.

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#8 Apr 25, 2023

Not even a fan of the show but the story of the people behind it not giving up is inspiring because most people on their position will just abandoned the fans,

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#9 Apr 26, 2023

Olan Rogers fought so hard to get the chance to finish the story shows just how much he cares about the fans. And who knows, maybe this won't be the last we see of the Final Space universe. After all, there's always the possibility of spin-offs or prequels. But for now, I'm just happy that we'll finally get to see how it all ends.

Olan Rogers' resilience and dedication to giving the fans a proper ending for Final Space is truly remarkable. It's commendable how much he cares about the viewers and is willing to put in the effort to finish the story. And with the potential for spin-offs and prequels, the Final Space universe may continue to expand beyond the finale

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