Care Bears, Madballs, And Packages From Planet X Comic Books Announced By Lion Forge Comics

Lion Forge will produce comics based on the children's properties Care Bears, Madballs, and Packages from Planet X, the publisher announced today. Lion Forge the licences from AG Properties.

The new digital comics will be published on Lion Forge's all-ages imprint, ROAR, alongside Saved by the Bell, Punky Brewster, Crystal Cadets and Mer.

"Lion Forge has an excellent reputation in re-imagining classic titles in comic book form," said Lindsay Martinez, Vice President, Licensing & Business Development, AG Properties. "Their experience and creative mission allow for the opportunity to expand our popular properties into the digital arena while remaining true to our vision for innovative social expression."

"Our library has grown immensely in the past year bringing a unique selection of comic books to readers of all ages," said David Steward II, CEO, Lion Forge. "Bringing the lovable characters from Care Bears with the humor and action from Madballs and Packages from Planet X to our collection further diversifies our offerings while teaching and interacting with our younger fans in new, creative ways."

Care Bears, Madballs, and Packages from Planet X are just the latest additions to Lion Forge's growing lineup of licensed properties, which also includes '80s TV icons Knight Rider and Miami Vice.

The Care Bears, Madballs, and Packages from Planet X comics are expected to debut later this year. Digital editions will be available through the Amazon Kindle Bookstore and the Comics Plus app for iOS and Android devices, while print copies will also be for sale in select retail stores.