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Four Iconic Disney Heroines Embark on All-New Adventures in New Graphic Novels

Papercutz has announced the launch of Disney Adventure Journals, a charming series of original graphic novels that spotlight the strength, courage, and creativity of Disney’s most beloved heroines!

Written by Rhona Cleary and beautifully illustrated by a host of international artists, the series begins with Disney Mulan’s Adventure Journal: The Palace of Secrets (February 17, 2026), followed by Disney The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Adventure Journal (February 24, 2026), Disney Frozen Anna’s Adventure Journal: Behind the Castle Walls (March 3, 2026), and Disney The Princess and the Frog Tiana’s Adventure Journal (March 24, 2026)—each offering a standalone story perfect for middle-grade readers and lifelong Disney fans alike. Covers by Paulina Ganucheau.

DISNEY MULAN’S ADVENTURE JOURNAL: THE PALACE OF SECRETS

Illustrated by Agnese Innocente and Ilaria Urbinati, colored by Gaia Cardinali, lettered by Alta Fedelta
February 17, 2026

An invisible enemy is threatening the Emperor’s life inside the Imperial Palace walls and Mulan is the only one he trusts to help him. But among all the unspoken rules of the court, Mulan feels discouraged and hopeless. Can she rise to the Emperor’s expectations, defeat the dark threat, and save China once again?

DISNEY MULAN’S ADVENTURE JOURNAL: THE PALACE OF SECRETS

DISNEY THE LITTLE MERMAID: ARIEL’S ADVENTURE JOURNAL

Illustrated by Valentina Brancati, Andrea Greppi, and Marco Leoni, colored by Lorenzo Fornaciari, lettered by Studio RAM
February 24, 2026

Ariel joins Eric on a voyage to the Arctic to oversee the construction of a new port along the unspoilt coastline. But trouble arises when the construction encroaches on the local merfolk’s habitat. The merfolk strike back, escalating the conflict. Will Ariel, who belongs to both worlds, be able to make either side see sense before it’s too late?

DISNEY THE LITTLE MERMAID: ARIEL’S ADVENTURE JOURNAL

DISNEY FROZEN ANNA’S ADVENTURE JOURNAL: BEHIND THE CASTLE WALLS

Illustrated by Agnese Innocente and Ilaria Urbinati, colored by Morgana Zinanni, lettered by Studio RAM
March 3, 2026

Arendelle’s peaceful daily life is in danger! Rocks are tumbling down into the fjord, injuring several people and putting the inhabitants under constant threat. Newly crowned Queen Anna decides to hike up into the mountains with a handful of skilled ones to find what causes the rocks to slide down. But she soon discovers that the actual source of the natural menace is in Arendelle…

DISNEY FROZEN ANNA’S ADVENTURE JOURNAL: BEHIND THE CASTLE WALLS

DISNEY THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG: TIANA’S ADVENTURE JOURNAL

Illustrated by Francesca Risoldi, Mateen “AWK” Razzak, and Laura Guglielmo, colored by Sara Marino, lettered by Studio RAM
March 24, 2026

Tiana sets off to New York City for an apprenticeship at the most celebrated restaurant in Harlem. While there, she juggles the dueling demands of her mentor, Chef Leroy, and Harlem’s exciting cultural scene. Things are looking up when she’s named head chef for the restaurant’s annual gala, but then suddenly things spin out of her control…

DISNEY THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG: TIANA’S ADVENTURE JOURNAL

Mad Cave revisits classic 90s TV with King Arthur & the Knights of Justice

Mad Cave Studios and 41 Entertainment have announced King Arthur & the Knights of Justice coming to shops on April 23, 2024 from writer Joe Corallo and art by Gaia Cardinali.

The classic 90’s cartoon returns in a new graphic novel! This new take on the 90s cartoon asks: what if the knights of the round table were actually a modern football team transported back in time? Quarterback Arthur King and his football team have been transported back to the time of Arthurian legend in order to free the real King Arthur and the real Knights of the Round Table from the evil Morgana. 

Inspired by the first season of the classic King Arthur cartoons from 41 Entertainment. Mad Cave Studios’ young adult imprint, Maverick, alongside author Joe Corallo have updated the beloved morning cartoon show with a fresh take, introducing new romance, enchantments, and surprises!

Revisit King Arthur & the Knights of Justice with Mad Cave and Maverick in 2024

Mad Cave Studios and 41 Entertainment have announced King Arthur & the Knights of Justice publishing March 12, 2024.

The classic 90’s cartoon returns in a new graphic novel! This new take on the 90s cartoon asks: what if the knights of the round table were actually a modern football team transported back in time? Quarterback Arthur King and his football team have been transported back to the time of Arthurian legend in order to free the real King Arthur and the real Knights of the Round Table from the evil Morgana. 

Inspired by the first season of the classic King Arthur cartoons from 41 Entertainment. Mad Cave Studios’ young adult imprint, Maverick, alongside author Joe Corallo and artist Gaia Cardinali have updated the beloved morning cartoon show with a fresh take, introducing new romance, enchantments, and surprises!

King Arthur & the Knights of Justice is available for preorder now wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.

King Arthur & the Knights of Justice

Mad Cave heads to SPX and debuts its Ukraine benefit anthology Lower Your Sights

Mad Cave Studios is headed to Bethesda, MD, for Small Press Expo 2022 (Sept. 17-18). Join Senior Editors Lauren Hitzhusen and Chas! Pangburn at Booth #G1, check out Mad Cave and Maverick favorites as well as the debut release of Lower Your Sights, the Ukrainian benefit anthology, featuring celebrated creators including Eric Paliki, Matt Kindt, Jim Zub, Kevin Cuffe, Bob Frantz, Joe Corallo, and more! The collection also includes exclusive art pieces and write-ups from numerous Ukrainian illustrators; focusing on the consequences of war, the peace/relief effort, and mental health. 

This year’s Small Press Expo will also see the debut of Mad Cave’s newest young adult title, from its Maverick imprint, In the Shadow of the Throne by Kate Sheridan and artist Gaia Cardinali.

When his younger siblings and parents begin to irritate him on vacation, Jordan tries to get some space. But instead of wandering around the museum, he finds himself dropped in a fantasy world of magic where he can finally have some fun and train to become a knight. Except Prince Astel and Sir Griffith are about to uncover a sinister secret kept hidden by the Queen that’ll thrust Jordan in the middle of a magical battle he never could have anticipated.

Mad Cave Studios Reveals its 2022 Titles

Mad Cave Studios has announced their 2022 titles! From the traditional catalog all the way to the latest additions to the YA Maverick line, fans are invited to lurk around the cave once more and see what’s coming in 2022.

Speed Republic

(W) Ryan K Lindsay (A) Emanuele Parascandolo (C) Michele Monte (L) Joamette Gil
February 2022

In the future, Europe has come united under one man, The Autocrat.  He rules the apocalyptic landscape from corporate monopolies with a vision of unity that is gospel to some, but hollow to others. To distract the 99% from their poor and empty lives, the Grand Race is created. A marathon street race through Europe where only one driver can make it to the end and win a life of luxury. Sebastian Valencia enters with the hope that winning a future can make up for his wasted past, but along the way he starts to question what kind of future he is actually buying into.

Speed Republic

Obsidian Tomb

(W) Anthony Cleveland (A) Daniel Jimeno (C) Allison Hu (L) Justin Birch
April 2022

After a violent incident at a global supermax prison (Obsidian), Daniel Bracken, a governmental “cleaner” in hiding, is forced into becoming an inmate. Once inside, the prison hierarchy learns they made a mistake by bringing Bracken there– He no longer has any connection to the outside world and is now only focused on tearing the prison apart from the inside.

Obsidian Tomb

Potions Inc.

(W) Erik Burnham (A) Stelladia (CA) Natasha Alterici (L) Micah Myers
June 2022

In order to save their parents and home world of Primaterra from the dangerous curse of the Fordstone, three siblings travel to Earth…Seattle circa 1992 to be exact. With the help of FBI Special Agent Genevieve Garcia, the young Primaterrans; Ran, Asteria, and Astreus Jones track down the evil Kanavin Goras and attempt to save the world…both of them.

Potions Inc.

Tiger’s Tongue

(W) Olivia Stephens (A) Diansakhu Banton-Perry (CA) Odera Igbokwe (C) Bex Glendining (L) Joamette Gil
August 2022

HEED THE TIGER’S TONGUE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE LED ASTRAY. Under the militant rule of The Tiger’s People, empowered by their animal familiars, the Claw is on the brink of war. As twin Princesses Kelindi and Aridani come of age, their father King Oleandra reveals a secret prophecy foretold by the first Grand Tiger: should twins ever be born to the royal line, they would battle in a series of three trials to determine the fate of the crown. But as The River’s People, those who were subjugated “to bring order,” grow bolder, Kelindi realizes her dream of uniting the kingdom and her love for Aridani couldn’t be further apart.

Tiger’s Tongue

Nottingham: A King’s Ransom  #1

(W) David Hazan (A) Shane Connery Volk (C) Luca Romano (L) Joamette Gil
November 2022

When Richard the Lionheart is kidnapped and ransomed by Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI, Everard Blackthorne, the Sheriff of Nottingham is strongarmed into delivering the ransom and bringing the King home, on pain of death. The treacherous Prince John and his ally, King Phillip of France will stop at nothing to ensure Richard remains in captivity, so the Sheriff finds the unlikeliest of allies in none other than Robin Hood and the Merry Men. With Robin and the Sheriff away, Marian hatches her own devious plan to take back Nottingham.

Nottingham: A King's Ransom  #1

Announced last fall, Maverick, Mad Cave Studios’ young adult imprint, offers engaging and authentic stories for those who think differently, are not afraid to be independent, and fight for who they truly are. With titles that range from slice-of-life stories to urban fantasy and horror, each Maverick graphic novel will be an authentic and inspiring universal story of personal struggle where anyone can find themselves within the pages. 

World Class

(W) Jay Sandlin (A) Patrick Mulholland (C) Rebecca Nalty (L) Justin Birch
 February 2022

Colombian teen, Adrian Molina, steps into the world of international football as he joins the prestigious English preparatory school, Regents United. Along the way he has to deal with bullies, hormones, and his own anxiety.

World Class

Good Game, Well Played

(W) Rachael Smith (A) Katherine Lobo (L) Justin Birch
May 2022

A group of misfit high-schoolers must save the failing video game shop they work at from being torn down by a greedy landlord.

Good Game, Well Played

In the Shadow of the Throne

(W) Kate Sheridan (A) Gaia Cardinali (L) Micah Myers
 July 2022

When his younger siblings and parents become too much to bear while on vacation, Jordan tries to get some space. But instead of wandering around the local museum, Jason finds himself dropped into a fantasy world where he can finally have fun! Except in this Elven Kingdom, there’s a sinister secret kept hidden by the queen that’ll thrust Jordan, the rebellious Prince Astel, and the brave knight Sir Griffith in the middle of a magical battle they never could have anticipated.

In the Shadow of the Throne

Confetti Realms

(W) Nadia Shammas (A) Karnessa (C) Hackto (L) Micah Myers
September 2022

Follow the story of four New Jersey teens who, after breaking into a cemetery on Halloween, get transported to a strange and fantastical world by a mysterious automaton named Tom. When Tom sends them on a quest to gain him entry to a party at the end of the world, our unlikely (and mostly unwilling) heroes will have to navigate murderous frogs, an insect orchestra, and the cracks in their own friendships.

Confetti Realms