Comic book writers Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue DeConnick have signed a new overall deal with Amazon’s Prime Video. The news comes courtesy of Above the Line, with the outlet revealing that, as part of the deal, both Sex Criminals and Bitch Planet are being developed for television.
Sex Criminals, which is written by Fraction with artwork by Chip Zdarsky, was first published in September 2013. The series, which centers on Suzie and Jon, two characters who have the ability to stop time when they orgasm. After realizing that they both share the same ability, the two go on to use it to their advantage by robbing banks. The fan-favorite series concluded its run in October 2020.
Bitch Planet, which hails from DeConnick and artist Valentine De Landro, began its run in December 2014. The series, which currently consists of 10 issues, is said to be on hiatus, with its most recent issue having been released in 2017. The series is set in a dystopian future where non-compliant women are sent to an off-planet prison.
Both Sex Criminals and Bitch Planet are published by Image Comics.
With the deal said to still be ongoing, it’s likely it’ll be a bit before we hear any official news regarding either series. However, it’s safe to say the signing of both Fraction and DeConnick is a huge get for Prime Video which has found major success with The Boys and Invincible, two adult-centric comic book properties.
Source: Above the Line.
