DuckTales and Tangled Comics Coming From IDW Publishing

DuckTales and Tangled: The Series are Disney's latest animated TV series to make the leap from the small screen to the printed page with brand-new comics from IDW Publishing, in collaboration with Disney Licensed Publishing, an imprint of Disney Book Group, LLC, the companies announced today.

First, DuckTales (woo-oo) returns! Featuring familiar favorite characters like Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck, plus Huey, Dewey and Louie, this comic series will be modeled after the highly anticipated new animated series coming this summer, which has already been picked up for a second season in advance of its premiere. Their comic book tales will kick-off in a #0 issue this July for $3.99.

This August, Tangled: The Series debuts as an original graphic novel collection titled "Adventure is Calling." In the novel, Rapunzel will embark on exciting new adventures with Eugene (FKA Flynn Rider), Pascal, Maximus, and her new friend Cassandra in a special adaptation of the series. The collection will feature 72 pages for $9.99.

"We're extremely excited to expand IDW's relationship with Disney," IDW Group Editor Sarah Gaydos said."There's a lot of buzz surrounding both of these new animated series and we aim to live up to, and exceed, fan expectations."

IDW's has a long history publishing Disney Comics with such core titles as Walt Disney's Comics & Stories, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge, and more, paving the way for DuckTales and Tangled: The Series as well as some ancillary Disney properties like the recently-announced Star Wars Adventures.