Surrogates ( English The Surrogates ) - a series of comics from Top Shelf Productions , [1] released a limited edition. Consists of five editions, drawn by Brett Veldel scripted by Robert Venditti . The original series was published from 2005 to 2006, and in 2009 a prequel appeared - the comic book “Surrogates: Flesh and Blood” ( eng. The Surrogates: Flesh and Bone , ISBN 1-60309-018-5 ). [2] Based on the comics, the film of the same name was shot with Bruce Willis in the title role.
| The surrogates | |
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 The publication of "Surrogates" 2009. | |
| Story | |
| Publisher | Top Shelf Productions |
| Periodicity | monthly |
| Publication dates | July 2005 - March 2006 |
| Number of issues | five |
| Characters | Harvey greer |
| Creators | |
| Screenwriters | Robert Venditti |
| Artists | Brett Weldel |
| Author | |
Creation History
Venditti came up with a scenario for Surrogates after he read about Internet addiction and how people lose their loved ones and work through the fault of life in virtual reality . In an interview, he said: [3]
It occurred to me that if you could somehow create your own identity and send it on business in the real world, where it would go to work for you, carry out orders for you and so on, you would never want to come back and again become yourself.
Venditti also added that he tried to show current trends towards the exaltation of high technology and the human unwillingness to consider both their advantages and disadvantages. “Technology is a very attractive thing,” explains the author. [3]
Main characters
- Harvey Greer ( eng. Harvey Greer )
- The Prophet ( eng. The prophet)
- Lionel Canter ( eng. Lionel Canter )
Screen adaptation
The film of the same name was filmed in 2009 by director Jonathan Mostow . Financially, he was a failure, having collected about $ 60 million with a budget of $ 80 million. [4] [5] The script of the film was changed. In particular, in the final of the comic, the wife of the protagonist Margaret (in the film - Maggie) after losing her own surrogate, commits suicide, and in the film she takes life in the real world.
Notes
- ↑ The Surrogates (2005 ) . Comic Book DB. The appeal date is December 27, 2009. Archived April 14, 2012.
- ↑ The Surrogates (Vol 2): Flesh and Bone (English) . Top Shelf Productions . The appeal date is December 27, 2009. Archived April 14, 2012.
- ↑ 1 2 Hogan, John. Surrogate Father (English) (inaccessible link) . Graphic Novel Reporter. The appeal date is December 27, 2009. Archived May 30, 2009.
- ↑ Surrogates (2009) . Box Office Mojo . The appeal date is December 9, 2009. Archived April 14, 2012.
- ↑ Fritz, Ben. Movie projector: 'Surrogates' and 'Fame' Los Angeles Times (September 24, 2009). The appeal date is December 27, 2009. Archived April 14, 2012.