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Preview: Disney The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Adventure Journal

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Disney The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Adventure Journal

(W) Rhona Cleary (A) Valentina Brancati, Marco Leoni

When a new port threatens an Arctic merfolk habitat, Ariel must stop the clash between land and sea before it spirals out of control. Caught between two worlds, can she bring peace in time? A thrilling original graphic novel starring Disney’s The Little Mermaid!

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?

An original graphic novel that stars Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Perfect for middle-grade readers who love graphic novels and the Disney Princesses!

Disney The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Adventure Journal

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

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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

Review: Rainbow Bridge

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Andy and Rocket grew up together and after Rocket’s passing, Andy is having trouble not having his dog around. Thankfully, they have at least one more adventure together across the Rainbow Bridge and into a fantasy world.

Story: Steve Orlando, Steve Foxe
Art: Valentina Brancati
Color: Manuel Puppo
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Advance Review: Rainbow Bridge

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Andy and Rocket grew up together and after Rocket’s passing, Andy is having trouble not having his dog around. Thankfully, they have at least one more adventure together across the Rainbow Bridge and into a fantasy world.

Story: Steve Orlando, Steve Foxe
Art: Valentina Brancati
Color: Manuel Puppo
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Amazon
Bookshop

AfterShock Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a percentage of the sale. Graphic Policy does purchase items from this site. Making purchases through these links helps support the site

AfterShock Reveals Rainbow Bridge from Steve Orlando, Steve Foxe, and Valentina Brancati

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RAINBOW BRIDGE OGN

Writers: Steve Orlando & Steve Foxe
Artist: Valentina Brancati
Color Artist: Manuel Poppo
Letters: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Cover: Valentina Brancati w/ Manuel Poppo
$16.99 / 120 pages / Color / On Sale 8.04.21

What if you got one last adventure with your best friend?

Andy and Rocket grew up together, with Rocket serving as Andy’s guardian through every one of childhood’s ups and downs. So, when Rocket passes away right before Andy’s 14th birthday, he’s rudderless. He can’t imagine making the transition to high school without Rocket at his side. The day before school starts, when Andy is at his lowest, he visits Rocket’s grave and unexpectedly summons the RAINBOW BRIDGE, a gateway to a fantasy world where pets discover their afterlife. But there’s a dark shadow to this paradise, and without Andy’s help, Rocket’s eternity may be grim…

The first graphic novel from AfterShock’s new YA imprint, Seismic Press, RAINBOW BRIDGE was conceived and written by Steve Orlando (PROJECT PATRON, KILL A MAN, Midnighter) and Steve Foxe(Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Grumpy Cat) with art by Valentina Brancati (Les Ravencroft, Ghost Writer).  Published in the category standard size of 6.5” x 9.5”, this 120-page OGN will resonate with anyone who has ever had to say goodbye to a beloved pet – or who has greeted growing up with nervousness and anxiety.

RAINBOW BRIDGE

AfterShock Launches Seismic Press, a New YA Imprint

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Seismic Press

AfterShock Comics has announced the debut of Seismic Press, a new imprint focused exclusively on groundbreaking content for readers in the 12-18 age range. Seismic Press will debut its first title, Rainbow Bridge, from creators Steve Orlando and Steve Foxe and illustrator Valentina Brancati, this coming August.

Seismic’s inaugural title, Rainbow Bridge, from creators Steve Orlando and Steve Foxe, is slated for debut in late summer and will focus on the story of Andy, a boy whose canine best friend passes away just before he enters high school, leaving him alone and rudderless. The day before school starts, when Andy is at his lowest, he visits Rocket’s grave and unexpectedly summons the Rainbow Bridge, a gateway to a wondrous world where pets discover their afterlife. With roles reversed, Andy is there to support his childhood guardian during one last epic adventure as Rocket embarks on a fantasy quest to find his lost littermate while ultimately giving Andy the confidence he needs as he enters his high school years.

Additional titles under the Seismic Press imprint will begin rolling forth at the start of 2022 and will include original works by How To Train Your Dragon’s Richard Ashley Hamilton and Ted Anderson. Plans for the line also include the repackaging of AfterShock series that have already demonstrated strong YA appeal, including The Lollipop Kids, written by Adam Glass and Aidan Glass with illustrations by Diego Yapur, and Oberon, written by Ryan Parrott and drawn by Milos Slavkovi.

Rainbow Bridge