Comic book legend Rob Liefeld is getting a head start on celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his Youngblood comic book. If you're thinking Liefeld is trying to replicate the development strategy of Deadpool, he writes that's not the case as the project is not currently being sent around to any film studios. Back in 2009, Reliance purchased the rights to Youngblood from Liefeld in a six-figure deal and hired Brett Ratner to direct but it sounds like film rights are now back with Liefeld.
Liefeld writes on Facebook, "As we approach the 25th anniversary of the launch of Youngblood and Image Comics I am sharing unknown items and relics from its past. I loaded up my Youngblood screenplay available for download on my website. It's not being shopped around, it's for the fans and in all honesty it's how I would launch the book if I had a do-over. Link to my website in my bio."
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ABOUT YOUNGBLOOD
Youngblood is a creator-owned superhero title from Rob Liefeld which debuted in 1992 at Image Comics. At the time of its release, Youngblood #1 was the highest-selling independent comic book of all time, despite scathing reviews from critics. The series followed a government-sanctoned superhero team and how the general populace would truly react to the existence of superheroes.
YOUNGBLOOD Movie Development: In 2009, a Youngblood movie was in development, with Brett Ratneer attached to direct.
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