Dynamite Entertainment has announced a new title in its popular Disney Villains line, featuring the ever-villainous Maleficent. Paulina Ganucheau (The Powerpuff Girls) and award-winning artist Theo Stultz lead the comic.
Read details from the publisher below:
The Queen of the Forbidden Mountain is back for an all-new tale of villainy, set in the time just after she leveled her infamous curse against Princess Aurora. This moody new adventure follows the power-hungry regent as she seeks to fortify her dark powers. Maleficent’s plan is to reinforce her arsenal of magical energy to the point of making herself invulnerable to any threats to her reign.
As she sets out on this nightmarish goal, her goblin minions return from a raid bearing a mysterious glowing grimoire. Between its covers is contained a force that could deliver to the queen an overflowing wellspring of nearly unlimited power. But to fully possess this dark power and harness it, Maleficent must leave the safety of her kingdom and venture into an unfamiliar and dangerous realm — from which few have ever returned in one piece!
“Maleficent is a top-tier (if not the all-around best) Disney Villain,” said writer Ganucheau. “She feels so authentically evil in all her pursuits. With roots in medieval mythology and dark magic, she’s just so iconic. As a longtime fan, it’s truly an honor to creatively contribute to her cultural stamp. And to be joined by the great Theo Stultz, it’s a dream come true. Get ready for a beautifully spooky and enigmatic adventure!”
Both Ganucheau and Stultz will contribute variant covers to the series and are joined by artists Ellery Santos and Robert Quinn.
The series follows the first Dynamite saga starring Maleficent by Soo Lee. Disney Villains: Maleficent #1 is in stores this October!
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