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Preview: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen

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Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen

adapted by: Liz Marsham
art by: Alessio Petillo and Ismael Canales
cover by: Jill Thompson
FC | 192 pages | Adventure/Romance | $15.99/$22.99 | Teen

Jack and Sally Skellington seem like the perfect couple — but all is not well in Halloween Town!

After escaping from Dr. Finkelstein and marrying her true love, Jack, Sally has become the realm’s official Pumpkin Queen. But as much as she adores her skeletal husband, the spotlight of popular attention and the weight of her many new royal obligations have left Sally wondering if she might have actually just traded one form of captivity for another. To make matters worse, when Sally and Zero discover a hidden doorway leading to the previously unknown Dream Town, the resulting cascade of calamities threatens not only her new position as Pumpkin Queen, but also the very foundations of her world!

To save her beloved home, Sally will have to summon all the strength she has within her seams — or else the future could become a nightmare without Halloween!

Featuring the timeless characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, this all-new graphic novel is adapted by acclaimed author LIZ MARSHAM (Disney Princess: Ariel and the Sea Wolf) and illustrated by ALESSIO PETILLO and ISMAEL CANALES, and features hauntingly beautiful cover art by comics legend JILL THOMPSON!

Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen

The World of The Nightmare Before Christmas Comes to Graphic Novels

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This summer a new nightmare comes to Halloween Town! The iconic film Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas makes its way to comics once more with an all-new graphic novel. Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen hits shelves this June.

Based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Shea Ernshaw, the graphic novel of Long Live the Pumpkin Queen will offer a unique visual experience and translation of its already beloved story for fans. Acclaimed author Liz Marsham handles the adaptation, distilling a novel into an exciting and haunting graphic narrative. She’s a fan-favorite veteran of Disney’s library of stories and worlds, working on projects like Disney Princess: Ariel and the Sea Wolf. She’s joined by the artistic duo of Alessio Petillo and Ismael Canales, masterfully bringing the timeless characters of the film and novel to the comic page. Last but certainly not least, comics legend Jill Thompson illustrates the hauntingly beautiful cover.

Jack and Sally seem like the perfect couple — but all is not well in their colorful home of Halloween Town! As the graphic novel starts, after escaping the domineering clutches of Dr. Finkelstein and marrying Jack, her true love, Sally is officially the Pumpkin Queen of the realm. As much as she loves her skeletal husband and closest friends, the imposing public spotlight and weight of her newfound royal responsibilities feel like a new form of captivity.

Everything begins to unravel and spool out of control when Sally and trusty ghost dog Zero discover a hidden doorway leading to the previously unknown Dream Town. As worlds collide, the resulting cascade of calamities risk jeopardizing her new position as the Pumpkin Queen, and the very foundations of her world!
To save her beloved home, and find her place and comfort within it, Sally will have to summon all the strength within her seams — with Zero to help — or else the future could become a nightmare without Halloween!

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen The Graphic Novel features spooky and endearing visuals, exciting new characters, and a pivotal tale for Sally, the heartfelt character in the franchise.

Preview: Savage Red Sonja #5

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Savage Red Sonja #5

writer: Dan Panosian
artist: Alessio Petillo
covers: Dan Panosian (A), Frank Cho (B), Jay Anacleto (C), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (D)
FC | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+

The saga of Red Sonja and the Pale Witch comes to a head as the She-Devil forges a razor-thin alliance with the recently revealed villain! Follow along as they journey to the dragon’s cave, where the Pale Witch seeks to bond the blood ruby with her scepter and acquire unmeasured power. Will she ultimately prevail in her endeavors? Or will Sonja prove that her wits are just as sharp as her blade? Find out in the epic conclusion of DAN PANOSIAN and ALESSIO PETILLO’s Savage Red Sonja — an adventure packed with action, deception, and ultimate consequences!

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Preview: Savage Red Sonja #4

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Savage Red Sonja #4

writer: Dan Panosian
artist: Alessio Petillo
covers: Dan Panosian (A), Frank Cho (B), Enrico Marini (C), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (D)
FC | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+

A tale of adventure and deception unfolds as the She-Devil With a Sword comes face to face with the irksome Mayor Sem! Will the Slayers of Shadizar finally defeat Hyboria’s greatest warrior, or will they find themselves the victims of her cunning and strength? Find out in this exciting fourth issue of DAN PANOSIAN and ALESSION PETILLO’s Savage Red Sonja — and dive deeper into the mystery of the Pale Witch Markus and the power of the scepter as well!

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Preview: Savage Red Sonja #3

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Savage Red Sonja #3

writer: Dan Panosian
artist: Alessio Petillo
covers: Dan Panosian (A), Frank Cho (B), Gary Frank (C), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (D)
FC | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+

Red Sonja returns from the Wastelands with the Blood Ruby, and immediately sets off to steal its equally valuable counterpart! Unfortunately for Hyboria’s Greatest Warrior, the gem is heavily guarded by the legendary Slayers of Shadizar — and the She Devil will have to use more than just her sword if she wishes to survive such a perilous pursuit!

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Preview: Savage Red Sonja #3

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Savage Red Sonja #3

writer: Dan Panosian
artist: Alessio Petillo
covers: Dan Panosian (A), Frank Cho (B), Gary Frank (C), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (D)
FC | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+

Red Sonja returns from the Wastelands with the Blood Ruby, and immediately sets off to steal its equally valuable counterpart! Unfortunately for Hyboria’s Greatest Warrior, the gem is heavily guarded by the legendary Slayers of Shadizar — and the She Devil will have to use more than just her sword if she wishes to survive such a perilous pursuit!

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Preview: Savage Red Sonja #2

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Savage Red Sonja #2

writer: Dan Panosian
artist: Alessio Petillo
covers: Dan Panosian (A), Frank Cho (B), Joseph Michael Linsner (C), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (D)
FC | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+

Hyboria’s Greatest Warrior continues her journey with the young prince Lucian and his bride Celia, as they seek sanctuary from the desert’s bloodthirsty bandits in a nearby castle. Will they be able to fend off the ruthless horde? And what other horrors lurk in the burning sands, just waiting for their chance to strike?

Find out in this second issue of Red Sonja’s most savage adventure to date, from comics superstars DAN PANOSIAN and ALESSIO PETILLO!

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Preview: Savage Red Sonja #1

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Savage Red Sonja #1

writer: Dan Panosian
artist: Alessio Petillo
covers: Dan Panosian (A), Frank Cho (B), Arthur Adams (C), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (D)
FC | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+

Prepare yourself for the savagery that only Red Sonja can deliver in this brand-new series that harkens back to the classic era of Robert E. Howard’s original pulp tales of swords and sorcery!

Tasked with retrieving a long-hidden gem from a crumbled, ancient kingdom, the She-Devil With a Sword is traveling alone through a dangerous wasteland when fate intervenes, and her solo adventure is sidetracked by a wayward prince and his bride as they try desperately to escape from fearsome desert bandits — only to be attacked by a monstrous beast from beneath the sands!

Don’t miss out on this fast-paced tale of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural — written by comics superstar DAN PANOSIAN and illustrated by rising star ALESSIO PETILLO, with colors by FRANCESCO SEGALA!

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Red Sonja’s Savagery Spotlighted in a New Series by Dan Panosian!

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Initially teased at San Diego Comic Con, Dynamite has released further information and artwork from the upcoming Savage Red Sonja series driven by superstar Dan Panosian!

Debuting this November, Panosian will be introducing fans to a new vision of the She-Devil With a Sword. The tone and approach will hearken back to the original Robert E. Howard threads of sword and sorcery. While the beloved Hyrkanian heroine will unleash her vicious side, with thrilling drive and action.

The 50th anniversary of Red Sonja continues with Panosian’s creative team rounded out with artist Alessio Petillo, colorist Francesco Segala, and letterer Dave Sharpe.

The fast-paced tale of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural finds Red Sonja tracking down a fabled gem from a crumbled, ancient kingdom. Along her adventure alone through a dangerous wasteland, she comes across a wayward prince and his fellow redheaded bride. The trio are afforded just a brief opportunity to get to know each other before they’re ambushed by a monstrous beast from below their very feet! And that’s just the beginning!

In addition to the covers by Panosian, Savage Red Sonja will also feature variants by top tier creators including Frank Cho and Arthur Adams. Fans got a tease of the masterpiece by Adams around San Diego Comic Con, but now it features gorgeous colors, and the stunning Cho piece is now revealed. The title will also feature cosplay covers, with Dynamite fan-favorite Rachel Hollon on the first issue

Fans can enjoy all-new preview pages by Petillo and Segala as well!

SDCC 2023: Dan Panosian Unleashes SAVAGE Red Sonja!

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Dynamite is excited to announce a brand new Red Sonja epic that continues the 50th anniversary celebrations, as multitalented creator Dan Panosian unleashes her ferocious side in Savage Red Sonja this November!

Only a character like Red Sonja can deliver savagery quite like this! Panosian and the team are hearkening back to the classic era of Robert E. Howard’s sword and sorcery. Red Sonja finds herself tasked with tracking down a long hidden, mysterious gem from an ancient and crumbled kingdom. She’ll be traveling along through a dangerous wasteland, at least up until she comes across a wayward prince and his betrothed trying to escape fearsome bandits. Then a giant serpent erupts from beneath the sands. And that’s only the beginning… This new tale is filled with suspense, the supernatural, and all with a savage take on Sonja at the center!

Panosian is joined here by interior artist Alessio Petillo. The rising Italian star has done work for foreign publisher Sergio Bonelli Editore, and Dynamite is excited to mark his major American debut! Colorist Francesco Segala and letterer Dave Sharpe round out the team.

As mentioned, Panosian will be contributing covers as well, offering more of his stunning attention to detail and unique approach to illustration and colors. He’s brought along a squad of superstars to round out the cast of covers, including superstars Frank Cho and Arthur Adams. One more great contributor will be revealed soon!

For those attending San Diego Comic Con, or tuning in from afar, Dan Panosian will be featured on two panels discussing this series.

Celebrating Red Sonja’s 50th Anniversary
Friday, July 21
11:30am – 12:30pm
Room 5AB

Dynamite Entertainment 2023
Friday July 21
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Room 10