Brace yourselves for exciting new journey into darkness. Maleficent returns in an all-new tale of villainy, set just after she levelled her infamous curse against Princess Aurora.
Publisher Dynamite Entertainment has announced an all-new Disney Villains comics series following Maleficent, created by Paulina Ganucheau & Theo Stultz. Taking place after inflicting her curse upon Princess Aurora, the series follows the omniscient and 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.
“Maleficent is a top-tier (if not the all-around best) Disney Villain,” writer Paulina Ganucheau said in a statement. “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!”
The official synopsis reads:
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!
This isn’t the first Maleficent comic from Dynamite, which previously published Maleficent by Soo Lee.
Disney Villains: Maleficent #1 hits shelves this October. The debut issue features variant covers from both Ganucheau and Stultz, as well as creators Ellery Santos and Robert Quinn. We’ll keep you posted on all the latest news and updates.
