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A comic book adaptation of ''[[The Muppets Take Manhattan]]'', which was released in three issues by Marvel Comics. Marvel also published a collection which included all three parts.
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''[[The Muppets Take Manhattan]]'' was adapted by [[Marvel Comics]] in [[1984]], as the 68 page story in ''Marvel Super Special #32'', August. The adaptation was later re-printed in three issues, released under Marvel's Star Comics imprint. The script was adapted by [[Stan Kay]] with art by [[Dean Yeagle]] and Jacqueline Roettcher.
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Unlike in the film, the comic depicts [[Gonzo]], [[Floyd Pepper]], [[Animal]], [[Janice]], [[Dr. Teeth]] and [[Zoot]] in their customary outfits from ''[[The Muppet Show]]''.
   
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Although the [[The Muppets Take Manhattan Wedding Seating Chart|seating at the wedding]] differs significantly from the movie's depiction, a handful of ''[[Sesame Street]]'' characters, including [[Big Bird]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Grover]], [[Ernie]], [[Bert]], and [[Herry Monster]], still appear at the wedding.
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Unlike in the film, the comic depicts [[The Great Gonzo]], [[Floyd Pepper]], [[Animal]], [[Janice]], [[Dr. Teeth]] and [[Zoot]] in their customary outfits from ''[[The Muppet Show]]''. There are also a few errors, such as [[Rowlf]] being purple on the cover.
  
   
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<gallery orientation=portrait widths=200 spacing=small>
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[[Category:Comics|Muppets]]
  
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Image:Mtmsuperspecial.jpg|{{center|Marvel Super Special #32<br><small>August 1984</small>}}
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Image:Manhattancomic-1.jpg|{{center|Issue #1<br><small>November 1984</small>}}
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Image:Manhattancomic-2.jpg|{{center|Issue #2<br><small>December 1984</small>}}
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Image:Manhattancomic-3.jpg|{{center|Issue #3<br><small>January [[1985]]</small>}}
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Image:Muppetmanhatnl.JPG|{{center|Junior Press Strip<br>([[The Netherlands|Dutch]] & Belgian issue)}}
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Image:DieMuppetsErobernManhattan-Ehapa-FilmbandNr.9-1985.jpg|{{center|Ehapa Verlag GmbH<br>([[Germany|German]] issue)<br><small>1985</small>}}
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</gallery>
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==Credits==
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*'''Writer:''' [[Stan Kay]]
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*'''Penciler:''' [[Dean Yeagle]]
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*'''Inker:''' Jacqueline Roettcher
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*'''Letterer:''' Jim Novak
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*'''Colorist:''' Andy Yanchus
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*'''Cover Art (Super Special):''' Warren Kremer
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*'''Editor:''' [[Sid Jacobson]]
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Muppets Take Manhattan Comic Book}}
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[[Category:Comics]]
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[[Category:Muppets Take Manhattan Merchandise]]

Revision as of 03:55, 29 August 2011

The Muppets Take Manhattan was adapted by Marvel Comics in 1984, as the 68 page story in Marvel Super Special #32, August. The adaptation was later re-printed in three issues, released under Marvel's Star Comics imprint. The script was adapted by Stan Kay with art by Dean Yeagle and Jacqueline Roettcher.

Unlike in the film, the comic depicts Gonzo, Floyd Pepper, Animal, Janice, Dr. Teeth and Zoot in their customary outfits from The Muppet Show.

Although the seating at the wedding differs significantly from the movie's depiction, a handful of Sesame Street characters, including Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, Ernie, Bert, and Herry Monster, still appear at the wedding.

Credits

  • Writer: Stan Kay
  • Penciler: Dean Yeagle
  • Inker: Jacqueline Roettcher
  • Letterer: Jim Novak
  • Colorist: Andy Yanchus
  • Cover Art (Super Special): Warren Kremer
  • Editor: Sid Jacobson
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