The Lion King #7
Writer: Edwin Galmon
Artist: George Kambadais
Covers: Edwin Galmon (A), Storybook Art (B), Emilio Pilliu (C), Cartoon Head (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
Most of the time, Timon and Pumbaa aren’t big on worries. But when rhinos are on the run…it’s kinda hard not to worry…
The Lion King #6
Writer: Edwin Galmon
Artist: George Kambadais
Covers: Edwin Galmon (A), Storybook Art (B), Emilio Pilliu (C), Cartoon Head (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
Hakuna Matata! More than a phrase, it’s a lifestyle for Timon and Pumbaa! But when a new flock of troublesome animals enter their idyllic paradise, can everyone’s favorite meerkat and warthog maintain their chill?
The Lion King #5
Writer: Saladin Ahmed
Artist: Edwin Galmon
Covers: Edwin Galmon (A), Animation Art (B), David Cousens (C), Cartoon Head (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
A new story arc begins with a standalone story featuring Rafiki, Mufasa’s closest advisor. In this story, the normally unflappable Rafiki discovers a terrible secret that could shake the Pride Lands to its core – if it got out.
The Lion King #4
Writer: Edwin Galmon
Artist: Edwin Galmon
Covers: Edwin Galmon (A), Arianna Consonni (B), Jacob Edgar (C), Cartoon Head (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
LONG LIVE THE KING! With Scar and Mufasa ready to come to blows over the leadership of the Pride Lands, a familiar face arrives on the scene with news that stops everyone in their tracks — just as Simba and Nala discover the ultimate fate of the Elephant matriarch Shoshani! Acclaimed author and artist EDWIN GALMON closes the circle in his first new tale of The Lion King with this concluding fourth issue — featuring adulatory cover art from GALMON, ARIANNA CONSONNI, and JACOB EDGAR, as well as a classic CARTOON HEAD portrait!
The Lion King #3
Writer: Edwin Galmon
Artist: Edwin Galmon
Covers: Edwin Galmon (A), Drew Moss (B), Jacob Edgar (C), Giulia Lomurno CartoonHead (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
SIBLING RIVALRY! The conflict between rival animal factions threatens to erupt into violence when Scar arrives on the scene to further his clandestine campaign to seize the throne of the Pride Lands in the guise of “helping” his brother Mufasa with his diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, Simba and Nala are almost ready to give up their search for the elephants’ matriarch Shoshani when they finally get a solid lead — but what they discover may be too much for anyone to handle!Expert storyteller EDWIN GALMON builds the tension in the third issue of his all-new tale of The Lion King — featuring sweeping cover vistas by GALMON, DREW MOSS, JACOB EDGAR, and GIULIA LOMURNO!
The Lion King #2
writer and artist: Edwin Galmon
covers: Edwin Galmon (A), Drew Moss (B), Jacob Edgar (C) Giulia Lomurno (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
When Mufasa learns of a dispute between the zebras and the leopards, his efforts at defusing the situation bring to light a hidden danger facing all the animals in his kingdom. Meanwhile, Simba’s search for the elephants’ missing matriarch is proving to be more difficult than the overconfident cub anticipated — and even Nala’s help may not be enough to save the day!
Writer and artist EDWIN GALMON continues the all-new adventures of father and son in this second spectacular issue of The Lion King — featuring epic covers by GALMON, DREW MOSS, JACOB EDGAR, and GIULIA LOMURNO!
The Lion King #1
writer and artist: Edwin Galmon
covers: Edwin Galmon (A), Meghan Hetrick (B), Jacob Edgar (C), Giulia Lomurno (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
Get ready to return to the sweeping plains of Africa for a brand-new series of adventures starring Mufasa and Simba!
Written and illustrated by acclaimed talent EDWIN GALMON and set in the golden time before the rise of Scar, The Lion King follows the ruler of the Pride Lands and his young heir as they navigate the complex network of relationships that make up their kingdom — and learn firsthand how to defend it against the forces that threaten it both from the outside and from within.
Featuring appropriately epic covers by GALMON, MEGHAN HETRICK, JACOB EDGAR, and GIULIA LOMURNO, The Lion King #1 deepens the bond between father and son that lies at the heart of one of the greatest animated films ever made!
Hakuna matata! The beloved world of The Lion King makes its way to comic books this November with a breakout project from writer and artist Edwin Galmon.
Fans are invited to return to the sweeping plains of Africa for a brand-new set of adventures starring Mufasa and a young Simba. Set in the golden time during the events of the Walt Disney Animation Studios 1994 film, Galmon’s new series takes place while Simba is young and before Scar has risen to power. Audiences will follow the ruler of the Pride Lands and his young heir as they navigate the complex web of relationships across their vast kingdom. Mufasa will teach his son how to defend their home against the forces that threaten their peace and harmony from both outside and within their pack.
Multitalented creator Edwin Galmon is no stranger to Dynamite’s Disney comics line, with a range of riveting covers and artwork on titles like Lilo & Stitch, The Terminator, Mr. Terrific: Year One, and more. Now, The Lion King is set to not only be his most sizable artistic undertaking and major writing debut in the industry.
The world of The Lion King and its safari setting is full of beloved characters and exciting new faces. Fans will get to see a mix of both across each chapter of this new Disney epic. A touching story about a father and son, it’s also enjoyable for all ages and ideal for parents sharing the story with their children.
Galmon is joined by top tier artists Meghan Hetrick, Jacob Edgar, and Giulia Lomurno on variant covers for the series.
The Lion King is widely lauded as one of Disney’s iconic films. The awards-winning Disney Animation blockbuster continues to impact fans of all ages, and across media. This new Dynamite comic series also brings things full circle, as Disney Villains: Scar marked one of the publisher’s first forays in bringing Disney magic to comics.
It: Chapter 2 took the top spot at the box office for the second weekend in a row. The film earned an estimated $40.7 million dipping 55% from the previous weekend. The film has earned $153.8 million so far domestically. It also added $47 million internationally to bring that total to $169.5 million and $323.3 million worldwide.
Hustlers debuted in second giving Jennifer Lopez her largest live-action debut. The film earned a solid $33.2 million the highest in STXfilms’ history. The film’s audience was 67% female and 69% were aged 25 or older. The audience was 36% Caucasian, 26% African American, 27% Hispanic, and 9% Asian. The opening day audience gave it a “B-” CinemaScore. Internationally it opened in 15 markest with $4.5 million.
Angel Has Fallen fell to third place earning an estimated $4.4 million. Domestically, the film has now earned $60.4 million which outpaces its predecessor.
Good Boys took fourth place earning an estimated $4.3 million to bring its domestic total to $73.3 million. It also added $1.8 million internationally.
Rounding out the top five was The Lion King which earned $3.6 million. The movie has earned $534 million domestically. That’s the ninght weekend in a row the film has been in the top five and now the 12th largest domestic release. Internationally, the film added $6.9 million for a worldwide earning of $1.617 billion.
When it comes to comic films…
Spider-Man: Far From Home earned an estimated $665,000. The movie’s domestic total now stands at $389.2 million.
We’ll be back in an hour for a deeper dive into this year’s comic film adaptations.
It: Chapter Two took the top spot at the box office with a $91 million domestic debut. That trails the first film’s $123 million opening in 2017 but was within the studio expectations. It’s also the second-largest horror film opening behind the original It.
The likely reason for the film’s lagging box office is that it failed to attract women. Women tend to be the majority audience for horror films but It: Chapter Two only saw 47% of the audience being female compared to the first’s 51%. The audience was also a bit older with 67% being aged 25 or older compared to 65% for the first film. The movie did get a “B+” CinemaScore, the same as the first film. Other ratings weren’t so kind as the sequel lags behind the first in user ratings.
Internationally, the film opened in 75 markets. It earned an estimated $94 million leading to a worldwide debut of $185 million.
Angel Has Fallen earned an estimated $6 million to come in second place. After three weeks, the film has earned just shy of $53.5 million.
In third place was Good Boys which added an estimated $5.4 million to its total to bring its domestic total to $66.8 million. It also added $2.3 million from 28 international markets to bring that total to $15.6 million and a worldwide total of $82.4 million.
The Lion King was in fourth place after eight weeks at the box office. The film earned an estimated $4.2 million. It also added $13.4 million internationally. The film has earned $529.1 million domestically, $1.070 billion internationally, and $1.599 billion worldwide.
Rounding out the top five was Overcomer which brought in an estimated $3.8 million to bring the $5 million dollar film’s domestic total to $24.7 million.
In comic films…
Spider-Man: Far From Home dipped after last week’s bump coming in at #13 for the weekend. The film added $1.2 million to its total to bring that to $388.1 million.
Avengers: Endgame held on and came in at #42 with an estimated $12,000 to bring its domestic total to $858.4 million after 20 weeks.
We’ll be back in an hour for a deeper look at 2019’s comic film releases.
