The kids from 'Saved by the Bell' and 'Knight Rider' are returning to the small screen in comic form.
The St. Louis publisher Lion Forge Comics is partnering with NBC Universal to write, develop and publish digital comics based on five NBC shows from the 1980s and 90s, which also include 'Airwolf', 'Miami Vice' and 'Punky Brewster', the CBS News reported.
Chris Lucero, director of global consumer products licensing for NBCUniversal Television, said in a press release that they are excited to give fans a chance to revisit some of their favourite shows and characters in a completely new way.
Meanwhile, Lion Forge CEO David Steward said that from hugely popular characters such as Crockett and Tubbs, Zack Morris and Punky Brewster to highly stylized music and clothing choices, these TV franchises have had a significant impact on pop culture.
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