The Jetsons – DC Comics – 2017–2018 – Limited Series – #1–6

The Jetsons (2017–2018)

📘 Series Summary

A bold, postmodern reimagining of the classic Hanna-Barbera property from DC Comics. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Pier Brito, this 6-issue limited series grounds the space-age family in a high-stakes science fiction narrative involving a cosmic threat to planet Earth and a philosophical look at digital consciousness.

⭐ Series Highlights

  • Radical Reinterpretation: This version features a darker, more serious tone where Jane Jetson is a NASA scientist and Rosie the Robot contains the downloaded consciousness of George’s mother.
  • Cosmic Stakes: The overarching plot centers on a "Jacob meteor" on a collision course with Earth, forcing the family to deal with the potential end of the world.
  • Variant Cover Program: Each issue featured a main cover (primarily by Amanda Conner) and a variety of "B" variants by top industry artists like Dave Johnson, Dan Panosian, and Michael William Kaluta.
  • Post-Human Themes: Explores the implications of technology on childhood, dreams, and the preservation of human life in a digital world.
  • Emotional Finale: Issue #6 concludes the saga with George making an ultimate sacrifice that reshapes the future of the family.