Monday, February 23, 2026

Pompetti's King Arthur & The Ladies of the Lake

A recent graphic novel release from Black Panel Press:

King Arthur & The Ladies of the Lake

Price range: $9.99 through $24.99

Full details, preview, and ordering information at https://blackpanelpress.com/en/product/king-arthur/

Dive into King Arthur & The Ladies of the Lake, a riveting graphic novel by Vincent Pompetti that reimagines the timeless Arthurian legends. Through stunning watercolor illustrations, the story unfolds in the 5th century, a time of myth and magic.

Arthur, guided by Merlin, embarks on a quest for peace and justice, clashing with ancient pagan rites and the encroaching tide of Christianity. Amidst epic battles and dark sorcery, a new perspective emerges, centering the pivotal yet overlooked roles of the mystical Ladies of the Lake. This tale intertwines historical depth with fantasy, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Arthur’s world like never before.


About the Author

Vincent Pompetti is an Italian-Belgian artist born in Liège, Belgium, with family roots in Pineto and Atri in Italy's Abruzzo region. He graduated from the St. Luc Institute of Fine Arts in 1998, specializing in graphic novels. In 2000, he published his first graphic novel, "Planète Divine," with Glénat, marking the beginning of his professional career in the comics industry. He has produced significant works such as "Sir Arthur Benton," "The Gallic Wars," and the pirate story "Le Malouin." Along with José Jover, he invested in the independent publisher Tartamudo and founded the artist association Pegasus. Vincent collaborates with the urban art magazine "Paris Tonkar," and continues to develop his career in painting and illustration. He has exhibited his art internationally in Switzerland, Canada, Italy, and mainly in France. In recent years, he has expanded his portfolio with new projects that blend historical and mythological themes. Vincent remains an influential figure in the European comics scene, known for his detailed illustrations and compelling storytelling.

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Upcoming Comics for February 2026

From the February 2026 Preorder Catalog at Lone Star Comics:



Camelot 3000 Tp 1

Published by DC Comics

(W) Mike W. Barr (A) Brian Bolland (CA) Brian Bolland 

The acclaimed medieval science fiction 12-issue masterwork returns to print! In the year 3000, an armada of destructive aliens has unleashed an all-out assault on Earth and is poised to conquer the planet. But when a young boy stumbles upon the crypt of King Arthur, the legendary monarch and the Knights of the Round Table are magically reincarnated. Together once again, King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, and the rest of the classic knights take on the invading extraterrestrials and their wicked leader, Morgan Le Fay, the half-sister of Arthur.




Monday, February 9, 2026

Christmas in Camelot Graphic Novel - Coming Fall 2026

News from Amazon:

Full details and preordering information at https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Camelot-Graphic-Merlin-Mission/dp/0593901118/.


Christmas in Camelot Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House Merlin Mission) 

Paperback – October 6, 2026

by Jenny Laird (Adapter), Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Kelly Matthews (Illustrator), Nichole Matthews (Illustrator)

When Jack and Annie receive an invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot--a magical place that exists only in myth and fantasy--they know they are in for their biggest adventure yet. What they don't know is that the invitation will send them on a quest to save Camelot from a curse. Can they succeed even though Camelot's greatest knights have failed?

For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color vibrant art that brings the magic to life!


Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers

Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2026

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593901118

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593901113

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4


About the Author

MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series as well as coauthor of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.

JENNY LAIRD is an award-winning playwright and has been named as one of the Top 10 Playwrights in Chicago. She collaborates with Will Osborne and Randy Courts on a collection of theater adaptations of Mary Pope Osborne's the Magic Tree House series. Together they have created nearly a dozen musicals and plays, many of which are part of Music Theatre International's Broadway Junior and Kids Collections.

KELLY and NICHOLE MATTHEWS are twin sisters and a comic-art team, living just north of the Emerald City under the watchful eyes of their cats and dog. They get to do their dream job every day, drawing comics for a living (when they're not playing video games). They've worked for Boom Studios!, Archaia, the Jim Henson Company, Hiveworks, and now Random House!