Dark Horse Comics has just announced that they will once again be publishing comics based on The Terminator franchise. The four-color series will be published in 2009 which is also the twenty-fifth anniversary of the release of the first Terminator film. Dark Horse has always done outstanding media tie-in books so this is pretty cool news. Dark Horse previously had the license back in the 90’s and published some nifty tales, including a crossover with DC Comics’ Superman as well as their own Aliens versus Predator series. Details are sparse, but you can see what is known below. We will have more as we get it!

In 1990, at the start of the boom of licensed comics, Dark Horse began publishing Terminator. Now, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the first Terminator film, Dark Horse is excited to announce the return of all new Terminator material for a whole new generation of fans!

With renewed interest in the property in both television and film, Dark Horse announced today its intent to begin creating new comics for release in conjunction with the film’s silver anniversary in 2009.

Rand Marlis, President of Creative Licensing Corporation who represents all Terminator tie-ins, said “I’m thrilled to be once again working with Dark Horse. They are a superb comic book company and really know the Terminator world. Our prior Dark Horse comics are classics and we look forward to more quality stories and art from the Dark Horse team.”

Dark Horse president and publisher, Mike Richardson stated “We’ve had great success with the ongoing saga of Sarah and John Connor in the past, and the worldwide interest in Terminator has us eager to begin a brand new series picking up where we left off.”

The publisher went on to say that the storyline is being developed and the creative team will be announced shortly.

Dark Horse’s successful Terminator Omnibus Vol. 1 & 2 are currently available at a retail price of $24.95.