Papercutz, the kid’s graphic novel imprint owned by Mad Cave Studios, has announced a publishing partnership with Disney that’ll bring Turning Red, Phineas & Ferb, Encanto, Frozen and more to comics — or back to comics, in some cases — later this year.
The partnership isn’t too much of a surprise, as Papercutz announced a Free Comic Book Day title featuring Encanto and Turning Red for this year’s event. But the bench goes deeper than those two titles, as their plans include several titles that look like they may be reprints. For instance, the listing for Phineas & Ferb notes that it’s collecting comics that originally appeared in the Disney Presents magazine.
Here’s a rundown on what they plan to publish:
May 2024: A Month of Marvelous Adventures
- Disney’s Encanto & Turning Red Free Comic Book Day Special (May 04, 2024): Kick off the magic with a special treat for comic book enthusiasts of all ages.
- The New Adventures Of: Turning Red Vol. 1 (May 14, 2024): Dive into the colorful world of Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red and experience the excitement in graphic novel form.
June 2024: Discover New Dimensions
- Phineas & Ferb Vol. 1 (June 11, 2024): Join the hilarious duo on their epic adventures in this must-have comics collection.
- The New Adventures Of: Encanto Vol. 1 (June 25, 2024): Explore the extraordinary world of Disney’s Encanto in a graphic novel that will capture your heart.
July 2024: Cool Down with Summer Delights
- Frozen: Olaf’s Comics Collection (July 16, 2024): Beat the summer heat with Olaf’s charming and laugh-out-loud comics collection.
- Disney Fairies 4 in 1 Vol. 1 (July 23, 2024): Delve into the magical realm of fairies with this enchanting 4-in-1 collection.
August 2024: Early Readers Extravaganza
- 101 Dalmatians Early Readers (August 13, 2024): Introduce young readers to Disney’s 101 Dalmatians in an accessible and delightful format.
The graphic they shared also includes Joy from Inside Out, the sequel for which will come out later this year, so I expect there’s more announcements coming.