Burn Notice Gets Interactive Graphic Novel

NEW YORK: USA Network has aligned with DC Comics for an interactive multiplatform graphic novel for the series Burn Notice, featuring a story line that connects seasons four and five of the show.

The first chapter of the comic, A New Day, went live on June 23 and has already garnered 100,000 page views. The comic is written by the creative team behind the show, including series creator Matt Nix. The interactive comic book features custom illustrations from DC Comics, as well as original video and gaming content. New chapters are to launch each week throughout the season. A New Day is available on usanetwork.com, Facebook and as a freestanding iOS and Android app on select devices.

"As a life-long graphic novel reader, naturally I was very excited to extend our storyline to this medium because it allows us to expand and develop our Burn Notice universe into an entirely new realm," said Nix, creator and executive producer of Burn Notice. "In terms of the comic book itself, it’s not like the ones I grew up with. Now we have the opportunity to see the characters and their lives, but from a different perspective, one that fans can interact with, play with and share."

"Working with innovative partners, we’ve created a dynamic and fun interactive comic book that gives our fans a level of engagement that they’ve never had before," added Jesse Redniss, the VP of digital for USA. "We are pushing the technology boundaries to enhance the user experience beyond the one-hour telecast and expanding the story arc into new arenas."