The Lion King (2025)

THE ONCE AND FUTURE KINGS! Get ready to return to the sweeping plains of Africa for a brand-new series of adventures starring Mufasa and Simba! Written and illustrated by acclaimed talent EDWIN GALMON and set in the golden time before the rise of Scar, The Lion King follows the ruler of the Pride Lands and his young heir as they navigate the complex network of relationships that make up their kingdom — and learn firsthand how to defend it against the forces that threaten it both from the outside and from within. Featuring appropriately epic covers by GALMON, MEGHAN HETRICK, JACOB EDGAR, and GIULIA LOMURNO, The Lion King #1 deepens the bond between father and son that lies at the heart of one of the greatest animated films ever made!

SIMBA HAS BIG PAWS TO FILL! When Mufasa learns of a dispute between the zebras and the leopards, his efforts at defusing the situation bring to light a hidden danger facing all the animals in his kingdom. Meanwhile, Simba’s search for the elephants’ missing matriarch is proving to be more difficult than the overconfident cub anticipated — and even Nala’s help may not be enough to save the day! Writer and artist EDWIN GALMON continues the all-new adventures of father and son in this second spectacular issue of THE LION KING — featuring epic covers by GALMON, DREW MOSS, JACOB EDGAR, and GIULIA LOMURNO!

SIBLING RIVALRY! The conflict between rival animal factions threatens to erupt into violence when Scar arrives on the scene to further his clandestine campaign to seize the throne of the Pride Lands in the guise of “helping” his brother Mufasa with his diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, Simba and Nala are almost ready to give up their search for the elephants’ matriarch Shoshani when they finally get a solid lead — but what they discover may be too much for anyone to handle!Expert storyteller EDWIN GALMON builds the tension in the third issue of his all-new tale of The Lion King — featuring sweeping cover vistas by GALMON, DREW MOSS, JACOB EDGAR, and GIULIA LOMURNO!

LONG LIVE THE KING! With Scar and Mufasa ready to come to blows over the leadership of the Pride Lands, a familiar face arrives on the scene with news that stops everyone in their tracks — just as Simba and Nala discover the ultimate fate of the Elephant matriarch Shoshani! Acclaimed author and artist EDWIN GALMON closes the circle in his first new tale of The Lion King with this concluding fourth issue — featuring adulatory cover art from GALMON, ARIANNA CONSONNI, and JACOB EDGAR, as well as a classic CARTOON HEAD portrait!

A new story arc begins with a standalone story featuring Rafiki, Mufasa’s closest advisor. In this story, the normally unflappable Rafiki discovers a terrible secret that could shake the Pride Lands to its core – if it got out.

Hakuna Matata! More than a phrase, it’s a lifestyle for Timon and Pumbaa! But when a new flock of troublesome animals enter their idyllic paradise, can everyone’s favorite meerkat and warthog maintain their chill?

Most of the time, Timon and Pumbaa aren’t big on worries. But when rhinos are on the run…it’s kinda hard not to worry...