Dark Horse and Disney to Release “Zootopia” Graphic Novel

Fans of Disney’s Zootopia are in for a treat. This September, Dark Horse Comics will release a 48-page graphic novel featuring two stories about young Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps. Disney’s Zootopia: Friends to the Rescue comic marks the fourth collaboration between Disney and Dark Horse.

Zootopia Comic

What’s happening:

  • According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney and Dark Horse Comics will release a Zootopia: Friends to the Rescue comic later this year.
  • The graphic novel will feature two stories, about favorite Zootopia characters, Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps.
  • Disney’s Zootopia: Friends to the Rescue will be geared towards younger readers.
  • In Judy’s story we’ll see her save the day—and her friend Dinah— at the Bunnyburrow County Fair.
  • Nick on the other hand will need to use his “skills” to give his friend Hedy the best birthday ever.
  • Both stories are written by Jimmy Gownley, and will feature the artwork of Leandro Ricardo da Silva, with coloring and lettering by Wes Dzioba and Chris Dickey.
  • Disney’s Zootopia: Friends to the Rescue will debut on September 12th.
  • This will be the fourth collaboration between Disney and Dark Horse Comics. In January the two companies announced a 3-part Disney’s Frozen mini series to debut in August.

Other Disney comics:

  • Dark Horse and Disney will also release Disney/Pixar’s Incredibles 2: Heroes at Home graphic novel and Disney/Pixar’s Incredibles 2: Crisis in Mid-Life and Other Stories miniseries.
  • Marvel is about to release Star Wars #50. The milestone comic story is written by Kieron Gillen and will be available on July 4th.
  • Laughing Place’s own Bill Gowsell recently read Avengers #1. Is it worth they hype? Check out his review to find out!
  • The first part of 2018 has been a great year for superheroes and epic movies. In just a few weeks, Solo: A Star Wars Story will hit theaters, followed by Incredibles 2, and Ant-Man and the Wasp.