Marvel today announced Marvel Tsum Tsum, a new miniseries launching in august with the creative team of writer Jacob Chabot (The Mighty Skullboy Army) and artist David Baldeon (Captain America, Web Warriors). The miniseries is an in-continuity tale of Tsum Tsums coming face-to-face with their super hero counterparts.
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“We could not be more thrilled with the success of the Marvel Tsum Tsum game in Japan,” says Marvel VP of International Development, CB Cebulski, in a press release. “The launch of the Marvel Tsum Tsumlimited series is a testament to our close working relationship with Disney Japan and the strength of the Marvel brand across Asia.”
“Thanks to all the fans, Marvel Tsum Tsum has been the #1 downloaded free game in Japan for nearly two months,” says Marvel Games Creative Director, Bill Rosemann. “We’re happy to bring that excitement to the limited series along with a set of variant covers based on the unique art style of the game!”
Since its debut in 2013, Disney Tsum Tsum has become one of the most successful plush lines in Disney Store history, prompting category expansion into softlines, accessories, home décor and more, and featuring classic and new Disney, Marvel and now Star Wars characters.
In addition, Marvel is launching a line of Tsum Tsum variant covers. Check out an exclusive first look at four of these covers in the gallery below.
MARVEL TSUM TSUM #1 (of 4)
Written by JACOB CHABOT
Art by DAVID BALDEON
Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE
On Sale in Print & Digital this August!
