Where were you when a bunch of cartoon characters from the terrific depression era took over the world? The year was 1996, and the most significant film in the minds of anybody under 18 was Space Jam. In 1992 and 1993, Bugs Bunny helped superstar Michael Jordan sell Nike shoes. who knew just a few years later that Mike would be helping Bugs save the planet? Space Jam is silly in its premise and stellar in its execution of a timeless telling of an intergalactic basketball game. two and a half decades passed because that match took place, and among numerous 25th anniversary celebrations taking place this week is a totally free DC comic book featuring the tune Squad. Whether you’re a 90s kid itching to relive the classic film or someone who just loves strange crossover comics, here’s how to find the space Jam 25th anniversary comic book!
Where to download the totally free space Jam 25th anniversary Comic Book
image Credit: DC & Warner Bros.
Debuting on Nov. 15, 1996, space Jam earned $230 million at the box office. much more importantly, it became one of the most impactful cartoons of the entire decade. Merch for the film spread into fast food restaurants, streetwear brands, and even kickstarted a grow in toy merchandising. call me old, but it doesn’t feel like Space Jam released 25 years ago. In my head, I guess I’m still in elementary school trying to recreate the Jordan shot from the half-court line on a Fisher-Price hoop.
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WarnerMedia global brands and Experiences announced a collection of 90s inspired merchandise and goodies celebrating the anniversary, which took place Monday. fun stuff to check out includes an upcoming NFT drop, an all-new digital comic from DC, and much more to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Space Jam” and its long lasting impact on pop culture. The comic in particular is pretty amazing because it’s totally free and you can download it best now.
Head over to the anniversary site and click “Comic Book” to obtain the PDF. DC worked with Warner Bros. for this original story. In all honesty, I like it’s premise a hell of a lot much more than Space Jam: A new Legacy. The Looney Tunes are in an odd spot best now. The new Looney Tunes Cartoons series on HBO Max is pretty damn good if you ask me. That said, they certainly don’t hold the cultural sway they did in the 20th century. There’s still a place for them in pop culture, but it won’t ever look anything like 1996 again.
Shop All Things Space Jam on the Film’s retro Website
image Credit: DC & Warner Bros.
Space Jam didn’t just become a pop culture phenomenon. In the early days of the internet, it was also one of the first films to have a dedicated promotional website. While you can still check out that site today, a new site hosts all of the 25th anniversary goodies you can purchase through stellar Souvenirs.
On the new Space Jam anniversary site, you can find easy links to the merch and the totally free comic book released for the film. everything from a branded rug to NFTs can be found there. If you pick anything up, then let us know what you purchased in the comments!
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