Netflix Adapting Vault Comics' 'Barbaric' Series from Moreci and Gooden
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Summary
Netflix announced during its Upfronts 2026 presentation that it is adapting Vault Comics' bestselling series "Barbaric" into a series. The comic, created by writer Michael Moreci and illustrator Nathan Gooden, will be produced by A+E Studios. The announcement was part of a larger rollout of news from Netflix's upfront event.
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· 3 pulledNetflix announced that writer Michael Moreci and illustrator Nathan Gooden's Vault Comics series Barbaric is getting a series adaptation.
Netflix definitely took advantage of its Upfronts 2026 presentation earlier today to roll out a whole lot of news, previews, announcements, confirmations, and more.
Fans of Vault Comics' Barbaric, created by writer Michael Moreci and illustrator Nathan Gooden, were treated to the news that the bestselling comic book series is set to receive an adaptation on the streamer.
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