is fierce, but O'Neil manages to destroy several basins of oil kept near the Underworlder camp, which in turn ignites a gas deposit under the ground. The enemy camp is obliterated, and with the three Abydan factions united once more, and O'Neil returns to Earth. Comics based on the TV series Since 2003 the franchise has passed to Avatar Press. There has been no official word as to whether or not the comics are canon. All series, including preview and special issues, feature several different, alternate limited edition covers for each issue. These usually include painted covers (featuring artists like Lucio Rubira and Ryan Drake), photo covers, wraparound covers, gold, platinum or blue foil covers, leather covers, and glow-in-the-dark covers. Preview and special issues also get special covers usually available only at comic conventions alongside the Convention Special comics. Dynamite Entertainment announced in 2009 that they had acquired the license for the comic books based on the Stargate television franchise. Stargate SG-1 Based on the Stargate SG-1 television show, these are a collection of successive limited series, each featuring a story by James Anthony and art by Jorge Correa. In 2010 the franchise's publisher changed to Dynamite and they published two Stargate miniseries. These series have the distinction of being the only Stargate SG-1 comic series to leave off the "SG-1" and are simply titled "Stargate." Stargate Atlantis In 2006, Avatar Press released the first comic book in a series based on the Stargate Atlantis television show. Set in season 1, Wraithfall features story by Stuart Moore and art by Mauricio Melo. In this story, the Atlantis team meets the Karrans, a race that has made a bizarre deal with the Wraith. In 2016, American Mythology launched the first Stargate Atlantis comic since 2007. Stargate Universe In June 2017, American Mythology released the first comic book in a series based on the Stargate Universe television show. It is set after the end of season two, however the original creators and writers are not involved. While Eli races against time to repair his damaged stasis pod, a new danger to the ship threatens the fragile plan meant to keep everyone alive. Notes References External links Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis Comic Books at Avatar Press Comics Lists of comics