The Muppet Show Comic Book: Pigs in Space

A one-shot comic based on Pigs in Space is the #0 issue of the ongoing Muppet Show Comic Book published by BOOM Studios. It is written by series regular Roger Langridge with art by guest artist Shelli Paroline.Roger Langridge's blog This issue was later included in the trade paperback of The Muppet Show Comic Book: On the Road.
==Issue #0: Pigs in Space: The Movie==
Fozzie and Rizzo pitch the "Pigs in Space" movie to two studio executives who are gradually revealed to be Statler and Waldorf. Referred to by Rizzo as "Flash Gordon meets Animal Farm," the story also features references to Star Wars (including an appearance by Han Solo and Greedo) and visual nods to Futurama and Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Traditional Muppet Show sketches are incorporated into the storyline, including Muppet News Flash, a news report from Koozebane by Kermit the Frog, and Muppet Labs.
:Release Date: December 9, 2009
:Characters: Fozzie Bear, Rizzo the Rat, Link Hogthrob, Miss Piggy, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Statler and Waldorf, Newsman, Kermit the Frog, Koozebanians, The Electric Mayhem, Sweetums, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Chickens, Gonzo
:Background Characters: Pops, Crazy Harry, Egress, Rowlf the Dog, Hugga Wugga Aliens, Tom Servo, Crow, Bender, Robin the Frog, Tom, Dick, and Harry, Gladys, Thog, Javas, Behemoth, Han Solo and Greedo, Scooter (cover only)
Image:MuppetShow_Ongoing_00_CVRB.jpg|cover B(Roger Langridge)
Image:Pigsinspacecomic3.JPG|cover C(Amy Mebberson)
==Translations==
Image:DieMuppetShow-Band03-AufTour.jpg|Die Muppet ShowBand 3: Auf TourEGMONT, Ehapa Comic CollectionReleased January 12, 2012ISBN 978-3-7704-3522-7
==See also==
==External links==
*Comic Book Resources preview
==Sources==
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Category:Muppet Comics
Category:BOOM! Studios
Category:Pigs in Space