Peter Bishop may have been erased from time in the third season finale of Fringe, but actor Joshua Jackson is still involved in the Fringe universes. Though he's spending significantly less time acting in the first part of season 4, Jackson has turned his attentions to other mediums: in particular, comic books.

Beyond the Fringe is a comic series penned by Jackson that takes place between the third and fourth seasons of the show. "The first arc of Beyond the Fringe will explore key events that take place between seasons three and four on the show and will also explore a series of 'what if' alternative scenarios," reads the press release for the comic series.

The format of the comic series is a little unorthodox. Here's how that release describes it: "The new series will alternate every two weeks between 'A' and 'B' storylines for a total of 14 chapters.  'A' storylines will explore events tied directly to the Fringe show canon, while 'B' storylines will take a 'what-if' approach and look at how things might change if certain elements are out of balance.  Fringe star Josh Jackson is on board to write 'Peter and the Machine,' an arc comprising the first three 'A' issues and which will detail events that take place in the timeline between what viewers saw happen at the end of season three, and the start of season four."

Maybe this will help to clear up some questions that will inevitably be raised by the show's return but will be too tiny to address directly. I know I'll definitely be checking these comics. Issue #1 is out today, and you can read it over on DC Comics' website.

Fringe will return for its fourth season on Friday, September 23, at 9/8c on FOX with the season premiere episode "Neither Here Nor There."