Mr Jones's Smoking Bones, The Lion King, Zootopia, Rex Power & DC Comics
From B7 Comics, Disney, Dynamite Comics, Monster Fun & GlobalComix
The latest comics news and previews, including:
A new series from B7 Comics.
Two new Disney titles from Dynamite Comics.
All-ages adventures with Rex Power.
News on reading DC Comics on GlobalComix.
B7 Comics to publish Iqbal Ali’s much-praised comic series “Mr Jones’s Smoking Bones” over two volumes.
Fantastic news for a fantastic series—I met creator Iqbal Ali a couple of years ago at a comic convention and loved the series then! B7 Comics has a gem on their hands with Mr Jones’s Smoking Bones.
B7 Comics is to publish Iqbal Ali’s much-praised independent 12-issue comic book series ”Mr Jones’s Smoking Bones” over two graphic novels.
Set in 1867 in England and India, offering a heady mix of murder, mystery and secrets societies, Volume 1 collects the first seven chapters of “Mr Jones’s Smoking Bones” and will be released in November 2025.
1867. The East India Company has fallen, and a smoking skeleton is killing ex-company members. A drug-addled Indian detective with a deep-rooted hatred of the British Empire is drawn into the investigation and enters a world of secret societies and the occult.
Fortean Times describes “Mr Jones’s Smoking Bones” as a series "…where science and the occult met in the shadow of the British Empire... An excellent comic told from a different perspective to others set in this era.”
BSFA, Eagle and Hugo Award winning writer Paul Cornell says: "An extraordinary work, an afterlife mystery approached almost as science fiction, with layers of politics and history. It feels like nobody's written any previous comics and a master stylist has started anew without reference to genre or medium. In other words, Iqbal Ali is the new Alan Moore."
Iqbal Ali says of his new partnership with B7 Comics: “I’m delighted to be partnering with B7 Comics to publish Mr Jones's Smoking Bones. I've been a fan of their work on radio and comics for a while, especially the incredible audio dramas on Audible. So, to have my work alongside that catalogue is an honour. B7’s commitment to boundary-pushing work makes them the perfect partner for this project."
Publisher, Andrew Mark Sewell, says: “I was immediately struck by Iqbal setting his story during a fascinating period in British colonial history, melding a supernatural mystery story, with the politics of the time, not shying away from the inherent racism. It’s a story that intrigues and demands your attention from the first page, with hints of science fiction, and not a superhero in sight, which is refreshing. It’s exactly this kind of rich, character led stories that defines what B7 Comics is all about.”
Mr Jones’s Smoking Bones is illustrated by Priscilla Grippa and written by Iqbal Ali, published by B7 Comics. Mr Jones’s Smoking Bones (Vol 1) graphic novel (202 pgs / RRP £22.95) will be available from GetMyComics/B7 from 1 November 2025 and available now to pre-order from B7Media.com.
Disney's The Lion King Pounces Into New Comics Series!
A classic film, and now with Disney and Dynamite Comics, a comic series. Check out the details of The Lion King and it’s out in November 2025.
Hakuna matata! The beloved world of The Lion King makes its way to comic books this November with a breakout project from writer and artist Edwin Galmon.
Fans are invited to return to the sweeping plains of Africa for a brand-new set of adventures starring Mufasa and a young Simba. Set in the golden time during the events of the Walt Disney Animation Studios 1994 film, Galmon's new series takes place while Simba is young and before Scar has risen to power. 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.
Multitalented creator Edwin Galmon is no stranger to Dynamite's Disney comics line, with a range of riveting covers and artwork on titles like Lilo & Stitch, The Terminator, Mr. Terrific: Year One, and more. Now, The Lion King is set to not only be his most sizable artistic undertaking and major writing debut in the industry.
"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 writer and artist Edwin Galmon. "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."
The world of The Lion King and its safari setting is full of beloved characters and exciting new faces. Fans will get to see a mix of both across each chapter of this new Disney epic. A touching story about a father and son, it's also enjoyable for all ages and ideal for parents sharing the story with their children.
Galmon is joined by top tier artists Meghan Hetrick, Jacob Edgar, and Giulia Lomurno on variant covers for the series.
The Lion King is widely lauded as one of Disney’s iconic films. The awards-winning Disney Animation blockbuster continues to impact fans of all ages, and across media. This new Dynamite comic series also brings things full circle, as Disney Villains: Scar marked one of the publisher's first forays in bringing Disney magic to comics.
Hop Into Disney Zootopia Comic Adventures at a Bookseller Near You This Fall Ahead of Zootopia 2 Theatrical Release!
And with the new film coming soon, Disney and Dynamite Comics have teamed up for a Zootopia collected edition!
Reporting for duty! Disney fans of all ages can enjoy all-new cases of Officers Hopps and Wilde this fall with the graphic novel collection of Dynamite Entertainment's Zootopia comics.
The beautiful, bustling city of Zootopia – where anyone can be anything – seems like a utopia. But there's always something afoot to disturb the municipal peace of this animal metropolis. That's where the Zootopia Police Department comes in, yet they're often baffled by the string of startling crimes that leave their populace running, galloping, and flying scared through the streets.
Luckily, ZPD's finest, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are ready to reassert the rule of law in the wake of all these escalating offenses … or at least attempt to contain the chaos. It's up to the mismatched partners to discover the disturbing pattern underlying these seemingly unrelated incidents, following the clues and case all the way to the last place they'd ever expect!
Acclaimed author Jeff Parker (Negaduck, Aquaman) and audacious artist Alessandro Ranaldi (Disney Villains: Hades) are their own buddy cop combo in chronicling these latest cases and bringing the beloved world of Disney's Zootopia to four-color fun in this engrossing epic, now compiled into one snazzy edition ready to fly off the shelves of retailers and into the hands of fans.
Disney's Zootopia brings together issues #1-6 of the hit series originally serialized through 2025 to rave reviews. Also included is a complete gallery of courtroom-quality covers originally featured on each issue. The book is available as both a hardcover and paperback sporting a gorgeous cover by Ranaldi, each with its 160 pages presented at six by nine inches — a digest size ideal for taking on the go. Find them in stores on October 13, ahead of the theatrical release of the blockbuster film’s sequel, Zootopia 2, the following month. It's the perfect pickup for current and future fans of the franchise!
Rex Power Roars Onto Shelves In 2026!
New for 2026 from Monster Fun is some all-ages science fiction and adventure with Rex Power!
FEEL THE DINO-MIGHT!!
Crash-landing onto shelves next year, the adventures of dino-alien bounty hunter REX POWER bring all the excitement of this awesome all-ages comic series to your home in complete collected form!
Written by Ramzee (Marvel’s Edge of Spider-Verse, The Cheat Book) and featuring the kinetic art of Claude T.C., Rex Power is the freshest, new British superhero on the block. Readers of all ages will love the madcap action of the series, which'll leave them roaring with laughter!
This is the story of Rex is an alien descendant of the mighty Tyrannosaurus and a skilled bounty hunter. After one of his bounties - the mad alien scientist, Zardax - escapes, Rex is forced to crash his ship on Earth. Stranded in Catford, south east London, an accident causes Rex to merge with a teenage orphan called Korey.
Once bonded, Korey and Rex will have to learn how to get along so they can stop an army of Zardax's alien parasites from taking over the district, the city, and then the planet! Jurassic measures will need to be taken if this dino-mic duo want to save the day...With 144 pages of all-out action and adventure, Rex Power joins a growing range of acclaimed comics from Rebellion Publishing which are perfect for all-ages, also including Steel Commando, The Leopard From Lime Street, and Kid Kong Goes Bananas! And priced at only £9.99, this is a comic which'll provide your kids with endless entertainment which won't break the bank!
A blast from the past crashes into our present day - pre-order Rex Power - Invasion Of The Fear Bugs today and guarantee that you'll get your claws on the collection when it arrives in March 2026!
GlobalComix to Bring DC Day-and-Date and Back Catalog to Digital Readers Starting September 17
More reason to check out GlobalComix with this big news from DC Comics.
GlobalComix today announced an expansion of its collaboration with DC, bringing DC day-and-date and back catalog – more than 30,000+ individual issues, volumes, and collected editions spanning nearly 90 years – to fans worldwide. For the first time, these iconic comics will be available for à la carte purchase on the GlobalComix platform beginning September 17, 2025.
From the first appearances of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to groundbreaking modern classics like Crisis on Infinite Earths, Watchmen, and All-Star Superman, DC’s historic library represents one of the most influential bodies of storytelling in popular culture. Now, readers can discover – or rediscover – these iconic adventures in high-quality digital format.
This expansion is in addition to the current lineup of DC titles already available to GlobalComix Gold members, who enjoy unlimited reading from a curated selection of comics across DC and DC Vertigo.
Launch Celebration Discounts
As part of the launch, select books will be discounted, allowing fans to expand their collections more affordably than ever before on GlobalComix. This special offer runs from September 17th, 2025, through September 21st, 2025.
There are three collections of titles available at discounted prices:
Batman Day 2025 – More than 250 books featuring iconic superheroes and supervillains to celebrate DC’s annual Batman Day tradition.
Summer of Superman – Over 200 releases, ranging from 1939’s Superman #1 to one of the stories that inspired the critically acclaimed Superman film: All-Star Superman.
Eisner Awards 2025 – Nearly 100 DC hits past and present to celebrate this year’s Eisner Awards.
A New Era for Digital Comics
“This expanded collaboration gives fans unprecedented access to nearly a century of DC storytelling,” said Eric Tapper, VP of Business Development and Co-Founder at GlobalComix. “Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just discovering comics, this collection represents the best of superhero and supervillain sagas, graphic literature, and everything in between.”
Availability
Launch Date: September 17, 2025
Platform: GlobalComix.com and GlobalComix mobile apps
Access: À la carte purchases for all users; exclusive discounts for GlobalComix Gold members
