The Dead Boy Detectives Are Here to Solve Some Ghostly Mysteries

Earlier in the year, it was reported that Warner Bros. Discovery had successfully sold off its upcoming comic book show WatchV. E. Schwab on Her New Fantasy Series, Anime, and Book Recommendations | io9 Interview (Part 2) CCShare SubtitlesOffEnglishBeing a Netflix show gives Dead Boy some perks, namely that it’ll get to bring over some characters from the Sandman show: Gaiman teased Charles and Edward will cross paths with one of the Endless (beings who embody forces of nature such as Death, Dream, and Destruction), though kept quiet as to which one. Beyond that, showrunners Steve Yockey and Beth Schwartz were excited for the show to get surreal with the tried-and-true detective formula. “The bittersweet nature of Edwin and Charles having only become friends because of their tragic deaths is what makes their friendship such a unique story to explore,” said Schwartz. “[And we] get as psychedelic as possible while still honoring the mystery-horror tone.”Advertisement“If The Sandman is this really lush, rich supernatural drama, then Dead Boy Detectives is the Hardy Boys on acid,” added Yockey. “Hopefully just as addictive, but through a severely cracked lens.”AdvertisementDead Boy Detectives will come to Netflix in 2024. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest

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