VIZ Media has announced its newest forthcoming original graphic novel series with the launch of Max Steel. Scheduled to debut in the Fall of 2013, Max Steel will be published under the VIZ Kids imprint, is rated ‘A’ for All Ages, and will carry an MSRP of $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN.

Developed by Mattel, Max Steel is a global boy’s entertainment franchise spanning toys, publishing and consumer products. In addition, a new Max Steel CGI animated series co-produced with FremantleMedia Enterprises will premiere in the U.S. on the Disney XD channel on March 25, 2013.

Max Steel is the ultimate aspirational teen hero with a secret! The story revolves around the trials and tribulations of a teenaged boy named Maxwell McGrath and his out-of-this world alien companion, Steel. Both have super strengths and powers, Max with Turbo energy and Steel with alien intellect. Steel gives Maxwell the ability to harness his power while merging his own to create one unified super force, Max Steel. When they combine forces to create Max Steel, the ultimate superhero is unleashed- unlocking their inner heroes.