The legacy of The Blues Brothers lives on through the families of original stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, who are honoring the iconic duo with a bold new chapter in their story. Announced as an official continuation of the Blues Brothers saga, The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake is an all-new graphic novel that picks up nearly two decades after the 1980 cult classic film.
The Blues Brothers – The Escape of Joliet Jake: It’s 1997, almost two decades after the events in The Blues Brothers film and Chicago law enforcement is once again in pursuit of the notorious musical criminal, Jake Blues, after a mysterious jailbreak. On the case is up-and-coming detective, Robert Papageorge, whose world is turned upside down when his mother reveals that the fugitive he’s after is his biological father… While investigating, Robert receives a little help from Elwood Blues and musicians, and discovers what everyone is chasing: The Briefcase full of Blues, a powerful blues relic. An unlikely partnership forms between Robert and Wolfie, an orphan from the Blues Brothers’ alma mater, St. Helen’s of the Blessed Shroud. Together, they unravel a web of mysteries tied to the Blues Brothers’ adventures with Jake and Elwood that we’ve never seen before! Get back to the heart of recidivist mischief, soul and bombastic chases. Sink your teeth into a new Blues Brothers adventure.
Written by Stella Aykroyd, Luke Pisano, and James Werner, and brought to life with dynamic artwork by Felipe Sobreiro, this 120-page graphic novel dives back into the soulful chaos, musical mayhem, and heartfelt humor that made the original a cultural phenomenon.
The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake marks the comic book writing debut of all three authors—Stella Aykroyd, Luke Pisano, and James Werner—each bringing a unique perspective and deep personal connection to the Blues Brothers legacy. Luke Pisano, a writer and marketing manager by profession, is the son of the late Judith Belushi-Pisano, widow of John Belushi, who was instrumental in preserving and promoting the Blues Brothers brand until her passing in 2024.
Adding an extra layer of authenticity and heartfelt tribute, the graphic novel will include a foreword by Dan Aykroyd himself, co-creator and original star of the legendary musical duo.
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