Dynamite is continuing to expand its Disney comics lion — sorry, line — this November with The Lion King, a new book from writer and artist Edwin Galmon.
“Having the honor and opportunity to work with the regal The Lion King franchise is a humbling experience. This is where my childhood imagination meets my adulthood craftsmanship and with excitement, I hope people really enjoy the story we have cooked up!,” said Galmon via press release. “As a kid my favorite parts of The Lion King movie were all the scenes featuring Mufasa and Simba together because I related to how much I love and respect my dad. With that in mind, I wanted to have more father-son bonding, loving guidance, goofy playtimes and mentorship themes for Simba to enjoy with his dad.”
As Galmon notes, this is set during the time period when Simba is still a lion cub, and Mufasa hasn’t been trampled to death. In the series, per PR, “Audiences will follow the ruler of the Pride Lands and his young heir as they navigate the complex web of relationships across their vast kingdom. Mufasa will teach his son how to defend their home against the forces that threaten their peace and harmony from both outside and within their pack.”
Galmon has previously worked on Lilo & Stitch for the publisher. And this is far from the first time Lion King has been adapted for comics… Not only has Disney published all-ages strips for years, but Dynamite released a Scar series back in 2023, focusing on Simba’s Uncle/enemy.
The Lion King #1 will hit stores on November 12, 2025, with covers by Galmon, Meghan Hetrick, Jacob Edgar, and Giulia Lomurno.
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