The beloved Blues Brothers universe will come roaring back to life over the next few years with forays into television, film, live events, music, and much more with the first offering being a brand new original Graphic Novel: The Blues Brothers: Escape of Joliet Jake being published by Z2. Written by Stella Aykroyd, Luke Pisano, and James Werner with artist Felipe Sobriero, The Blues Brothers: Escape of Joliet Jake is both a love letter and sequel to the original Blues Brothers film. With editorial oversight by Dan Aykroyd, the utmost care has been taken to ensure this new chapter is true to the classic skits, legendary film, and iconic albums. The result is a wild and entertaining ride for both the longtime fans, and those new to the world of Jake and Elwood Blues. The project was originally conceived with the architect of The Blues Brothers, Judy Belushi Pisano, who sadly passed away during the book’s production.
It’s 1997, almost two decades after the events in The Blues Brothers and Chicago law enforcement is once again in pursuit of the notorious musical criminal, Jake Blues, after a mysterious jailbreak. On the case is Robert, an up and coming detective, whose world is turned upside down… While investigating, Robert receives a little help from Elwood Blues, and an unlikely partnership forms between Robert and Wolfie, an orphan from the Blues Brother’s alma-mater, St. Helen’s of the Blessed Shroud. Together, they unravel a web of mysteries tied to Blues Brothers adventures with Jake and Elwood that we’ve never seen before! Get back to the heart of recidivist mischief, soul and bombastic chases.
We have an exclusive look at the graphic novel which comes to shelves this November. The Blues Brothers: Escape of Joliet Jake is available for pre-order via Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, as well as bookstores, comic shops, and record stores.
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