Worlds Collide: The Story Begins

The ***Worlds Collide* comic series** is a regularly updated comic book series that originally started in 2022. The series is presented as the canon story and plot behind the origins of the Worlds Colliders and how they saved the multiverse. It also follows about the lives of the characters, with each issue being character-driven. Issues are available on WebToon, from start to finish.

Also known as *Worlds Collide: The Story Begins*, a 10-part miniseries, was released in 2022, with the first issue on March 16.

## **Premise**

A young koopa kid named Bowser. Jr, is suspicious of his father's strange actions. To his dismay, he find out he is hiding an extra-terrestrial being, a light prism, and accidently warps him to another universe when trying to get away. Bowser. Jr then meets Steven Universe, who is daring to save his friends from the hands of Bowser, soon they team up, and pledge to save the multiverse, the prism and the gems from Bowser and his minions.

## **Characters**

The following are the original characters that featured for the games and shows, along with other new characters. All voice actors are credited in reference to their main games or shows.

### Main Cast

* **Bowser. Jr** (voiced by Caety Sagoian in the recent games, with voiced inspired by Georgie Kidder and Greg Cipes): One of the show's main protagonists. He is the 11½ years old son of Bowser. He is plucky, spunky, alert and friendly. He loves his dad but has to go against his wishes to stop him for mindlessly destroying the multiverse. He wears a bib cloth around his neck and has a large ponytail. In the first episodes of the series, he struggles to put up with the heroic lifestyle, but gradually adapts to it to move forward.
* **Steven Universe** (voiced by Zach Callison in *the Steven Universe franchise*): Another one of the show's main protagonists. is the only son of Greg Universe and Rose Quartz, a close and best friend to Bowser. Jr. He is 16 years old. He is pretty optimistic and friendly, and kind of acts and talks like he is enthusiastic about very many things. Despite Junior's evil antics growing up, he still sides by him to stop his father. He wears a pink varsity jacket, a black star shirt, blue jeans, and salmon coloured sandals.
* **George** (voiced by N/A): A light prism that was in danger, he was the protagonist and antagonist of the show. He was captured by Bowser during the series and was used as a unit to take over the multiverse.

### Major Antagonists

* **Bowser** (voiced by Kenny James in recent games, inspired by Harvey Atkin): The show's main antagonist. He lives with his biological son Junior, and his seven koopaling children, he leaves his home to travel outside his universe to take over the multiverse.
* **Kamek** (voiced by Atsushi Masaki in the recent games): The show's secondary antagonist. He is a loyal adviser to Bowser, and commands his secret group.

### Major Cast

* **Garnet** (voiced by Estelle) - One of the main characters, and a supporting power gem in the show. She first appears as a split fusion, and reformed to become the strongest gem of the team.
	+ **Ruby** (voiced by Charlyne Yi) - A hot-headed, short-tempered warrior gem who takes up half of Garnet's fusion.
	+ **Sapphire** (voiced by Erica Luttrell) - A calm and collected gem who takes the other half of Garnet's fusion.
* **Peridot** (voiced by Shelby Rabara) - A supporting and clever green gem saved in the Sprouting Sands. She is a small and smart, works as the smartest in the group.
* **Spinel** (voiced by Sarah Stiles) - A goofy and clumsy gem saved in the Crystallised Kindergarten. She serves as the fastest in the group.
* **Lapis Lazuli** (voiced by Jennifer Paz) - An water gem saved in Blubbering Bubble Lane. She works as the avian of the group.

### Recurring Characters

* Dry Bones (canonically Rafael) - Originally one off character. He was said to be Bowser. Jr's best friend, Rafael, before his species was fully determined, hence his name not being Rafael.
* **Skully Bones. Sr** (inspired by the voice of William Andrew Stamper and Parker Simmons) - One of the recurring antagonists. He is a pint-sized dragon that worked for Bowser as a commander. He stole and used limb enhancers from a kindergarten to become powerful.
* **Boom Boom** (voiced by Lani Minella, inspired by the voice of Ron Perlman) - One of the recurring antagonists, he is Bowser. Jr's older cousin and Bowser's nephew. He is more misunderstood than evil.
* **Petey Piranha** (voiced by Toru Minegishi) - One of the recurring antagonists. He is an aggressive mutant plant, and is one of Bowser's commanders.
* **Commander. Hammer Bro** (voiced by Motoki Takagi) - One of the recurring antagonists. Bowser's noble troop and well-respected, but this does not apply to the ones he administrates.
* **Cloakie** (inspired by the voice of Denis Leary) - One of the one-off antagonists. He was first mentioned as a mysterious villain, who had a huge ego and after defeated, was never heard of again.
* **The Three Bismuths** - Originally three minor characters in Unleash The Light, they return and aid the Worlds Colliders by making protective gear for their encounter with Bowser.

### Minor Characters

* **Kobo, the Tribal Chief** (inspired by the voice of William Shatner) - The chief of the Shy Guy tribe, who is fascinated by Steven's jacket lighting on fire.
* **Shy Guy Tribe** - The tribe that follows their leader, Kobo.
* **Zugo, the Tribal Chief** (voiced by Kazumi Totaka) - The feral chief of the Yoshi tribe, who tried eating Bowser. Jr alive.
* **Tribal Yoshis** - Three feral tribal members who follow their leader, Zugo.

## **Ties with Worlds Collide and the Comic**

The connection between the original Worlds Collide roleplay series, and the comic is that the comic is the only canon instalment. Due to multiple inconsistencies throughout the first series, such as Dry Bones being the false character for Rafael, the death and revival of Bowser. Jr, which would impact Steven's current healing mental state, the carelessness of Bowser towards his son due to the frostbite effect, and many more.

However, the episodes, events and scripts from the original series are used a reference for the comic, but new characters and events in the comic remain canon to the entire franchise. The events of the comic is also canon to the animated series.