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Save The Magic

Aug 10th, 2026
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Recently we came across Thorn the Unicorn, a fantasy graphic novel series for young readers, written by Josh Oaktree (of Oak Tree Comics) and illustrated by A. D’Amico. Here’s the story in a nutshell: “When best friends Jack and Rosie discover an injured unicorn in the Fayre Woods, they risk their lives to come to her aid. Ruthless Lord Aldred and his guard of hunters are desperate to capture the elusive unicorn — anything to find a cure for the mysterious disease that plagues the land of Faerie. Can Jack and Rosie keep Thorn the unicorn safe, or will the Kingdom of the Seven Tapestries continue unraveling until there is no magic left to protect?” Now the tale has been gathered together in paperback.

image c. 2026 Oak Tree Comics

The Game of Cat and Dragon

Jul 28th, 2026
by rodney.
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We’ve been finding some interesting stuff from Biolumen Comics lately, including an illustrated cookbook called Trash Dragon’s Tasteful Noods. (Get it?) But now they bring us DiscoCats, written and illustrated by Kaj Kunstmann. “Join the DiscoCats and refresh your senses on a lovely walk with these five funky felines to see the sakura bloom! Nothing keeps these little loaves down as they get up to all manner of adventure on their way to and from seeing the delicate flowers, including baking with them! Enjoy some peak hygge vibes with the DiscoCats and take a break from your own worries for a bit!” Visit their web site for more.

image c. 2026 Biolumen Comics

She’s No Princess, But…

Jul 19th, 2026
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Recently discovered at QCon: Plain Jane and the Mermaid, a new-ish graphic novel by Eisner Award winner Vera Brosgol. “Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: Her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter. It’s a good plan! Or it would’ve been, if he wasn’t kidnapped by a mermaid. Jane must venture underwater to rescue her maybe-fiancé. But the depths of the ocean hold beautiful mysteries and dangerous creatures. What good can a plain Jane do? Drawn into an unexpected bond, Jane must navigate a shifting reality where magic and danger intertwine, and where every choice carries weight. As she moves between two worlds, she begins to question what she truly wants—and what she’s willing to risk to find it.” Did we mention the talking seal? We should. Plain Jane is available in paperback from First Second. There’s a detailed review over at Comics Beat, too.

image c. 2026 First Second

Dragons Are Heavy

Jun 28th, 2026
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Got this bit of news from Animation World Network: “Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Michael J. Fox will voice Dougie, the scrappy, big-hearted lead character in ICON Creative Studio’s upcoming CG animated family feature, Dragoons. The film follows Dougie, an overlooked, ordinary worker at WizCorp, until a freak accident awakens something extraordinary within his new apprentice, Dart. Transformed into mighty dragons, Dougie and Dart uncover an impossible truth: Their kind were once legendary rulers of the skies, until the ruthless wizard-CEO Hex shrank them, erased their memories, and stole their power to build his empire. With the truth in front of their eyes and in their hearts, Dougie and Dart must find the courage to rise, awaken their kind, and prove that even the smallest spark can light up the sky.” No word on a release date yet, but the film is directed by Shea Wageman. ICON Creative Studio are the folks who recently gave us this year’s Charlie the Wonderdog.

image c. 2026 ICON Creative Studio

Full Moon Workout

Jun 13th, 2026
by rodney.
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Keeping with the wolves, we have Muscles & Monsters, a new fantasy novel by Ashley Bennett. “After a wedding cake catastrophe on the street, local baker Tegan lands in the most unexpected place — a solid wall of fur and fangs named Atlas. She’s never met anyone like him and finds herself enamored by his wolfish charm. After their sweet encounter, Atlas invites her to his gym anytime she needs his cake-lifting services… However, Tegan is through with being a damsel in distress. She signs up for a membership with Leviathan Fitness, determined to build her strength…and if she sees the handsome wolven again, it’s a win-win scenario… Atlas can’t believe his eyes when Tegan walks through the doors of his gym, and nearly goes snout-over-paw to offer her personal training. Shared glances over the barbell and accidental touches at the water fountain set Atlas’s heart racing in a way he swore it couldn’t again… Primal desires emerge as Atlas and Tegan test just how much their new love can lift. Could Tegan be the unexpected mate of Atlas’s dreams?” Cozy romance with werewolves. What’s not to love? Take a look over at Penguin Random House.

image c. 2026 Berkley

Learning To Walk

Jun 2nd, 2026
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Word is out that Cartoon Saloon is readying Mebh and the Pups, a spin-off TV series based on their multiple-award-winning animated fantasy Wolfwalkers. (Winner of the Ursa Major Award for Best Anthropomorphic Motion Picture of 2021, among many others.) “Mebh is a wild, adventurous young girl, a Wolfwalker! Her pack is made up of four regular wolf pups, each with its own distinct personality. This gang of friends explore the forest, make new friends, and help the other animals they share a home with – friendly mice and squirrels, a grumpy badger and more. Full of mischief, Mebh and the Wolf Pups often cause mayhem with their boisterous fun but, when Mebh transforms into a wolf, she connects with nature and her environment allowing her and her pals to solve any problem!” Directed by Jeremy Purcell, the series is set for animation festivals starting in September.

image c. 2026 Cartoon Saloon

No, They’re Not Toys

May 30th, 2026
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Misfit Island is a full-color comic we found at WonderCon this year — written by Nicholas Doan and Sara Silver, and illustrated by Bobby Timony. “There is an unknown island called Dissidentia. It is peacefully inhabited by Cryptids, monsters and creatures of Myth that have remained hidden for years. But what mysteries will Brody the jackalope and his friends learn about the island’s history? What will happen when Isla, the Harpy, flies to the mainland? And what about Henry, the son of a Frankenstein monster? All he wants to do is play guitar. How is he connected to this mysterious island?” Visit this link to find out more.

image c. 2026 Broken Oar Productions

Would You Trust Their Advice…?

May 23rd, 2026
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From the “How did we let this one slip by us?” file… Probably it’s because the 2025 film The Fox (directed by Dario Russo) is still making its way through the festival circuit, and has yet to find wider distribution. Here’s the description, from an article at Den of Geek: “The Fox follows Nick (Jai Courtney) as he proposes to his girlfriend, Kori (Emily Browning), later finding out she’s having an affair with her boss, Derek (Damon Herriman). While hunting, Nick meets a talking fox (Olivia Colman), who promises to transform his cheating fiancée into the perfect woman; one that is ready for marriage. That same fox manipulates Derek’s wife, Diana (Claudia Doumit), promising to make her cheating husband in love with her once again.” This dark comedy features several talking non-humans, all brought to life through very realistic puppetry. Keep your eyes out, and check out the trailer over at imdb.com — but be warned, there’s a lotta F-bombs in this one!

image c. 2026 Causeway Films

The Demon and The Daring

May 17th, 2026
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Even small fannish conventions can lead to some interesting finds. We visited AnaCon, an annual one-day event sponsored by the Anaheim Central Library in Southern California — and there we came across Dark and Zarus, a new fantasy novel by Lauren Cipollo and Matt Conant. “Dark, a feline wanderer haunted by the fall of her clan, has lost everything: her home, her people, and her place among humankind. Zarus, an exiled demon burdened with forbidden powers, carries the final message of a mysterious order. Each is hunted by the same enemy: The Frayed, an army of psychic undead that has spread across the kingdom like a plague… and drawn to Grasmere, the last stronghold of humanity, where the long-lost phoenix god Reku slumbers. To have any hope against the storm, Dark and Zarus must work together to unlock the ancient mysteries of the phoenix and root out the mysterious force behind the Frayed. But trust is hard to come by, and in a world unraveling under the shadow of the Frayed, a single doubt could doom them all.” Check it out in paperback at Barnes & Noble.

image c. 2026 Staten House

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