Upcoming Comics July 2026

The following items are included in the July 2026 preorder catalog of Lone Star Comics:

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Published by DYNAMITE Entertainment

(W) Greg Weisman (A) Gerardo Gambone (CA) Meghan Hetrick 

On AVALON, the GREEN KNIGHT emerges from a slumber of more than a thousand years. And in MANHATTAN, the GARGOYLES are still desperate to recover the GARGOYLE EGG, stolen by DEMONA. The clock is ticking, because they must recover it before it hatches...

Sword In Stone Tp Vol 02 Merlin's Tale 

Published by Papercutz

(W) Erica Schultz (A) Lorenzo Colangeli (CA) Lorenzo Colangeli 

"It's up to you how far you’ll go. If you don’t try, you’ll never know.” —Merlin 

Find out how Merlin tried and succeeded in becoming the most powerful wizard in King Arthur’s realm in this enchanting tale! Orphaned at a young age by his mother, a Sprite, and father, an Elf, Merlin was taken in by a band of travelers and show people. Early on, Merlin displayed mysterious powers that grew quickly and became uncontrollable. However, a familiar young sorceress saw Merlin’s potential firsthand. Her name was Mim! She convinced Merlin to join her in adventuring into the world to learn more about their magical abilities together. This meant leaving the only home Merlin had ever known, but he wanted to discover more about his power and help people. Little did Merlin know that what Mim wanted to achieve was more wicked in nature! A spellcasting story set in the world of Disney’s classic The Sword in the Stone.

Holy Grail Of Eris Light Novel Vol 05 

Published by Yen Press

(W) Kujira Tokiwa (A) Yu-nagi (CA) Yu-nagi 

Trust in Adelbide’s royal family is shaken, and the conniving Baron Camille Miller has a few tricks up his sleeve to restore their public image. He asks Connie to be the star in his scheme, but when she refuses, Camille begins to circulate rumors that her distant relative—the first Percival Grail—murdered Saint Anastasia. And yet something isn’t quite right… Can Scarlett and Connie uncover the true history before it’s too late?

Holy Grail Of Eris Tp Vol 12 

Published by Yen Press

(W) Kujira Tokiwa (A) Hinase Momoyama, Yu-nagi (CA) Hinase Momoyama, Yu-nagi 

To fulfill Scarlett’s quest of revenge, Connie gives Duke Adolphus Castiel a mean slap—a slap that awakens many memories. He remembers the day he took in the last Farisian princess, Aliénore, as his wife; the day his wife put down her obedient mask and bared her fangs to him; the day she came to truly love Adolphus; and even the day of Scarlett’s execution. Using Connie as a medium, will Adolphus and his departed daughter finally be able to face each other and speak from the heart?

Upcoming Comics May 2026 Solicitations

Here are the upcoming comics from Lone Star Comics' May 2026 preorder catalog:

C.O.R.T. Children Of The Round Table A Camelot Graphic Novel Tp 1

Published by DC Comics

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Daniele Di Nicuolo (CA) Daniele Di Nicuolo TRAINED BY MYTHS. DESTINED TO BE LEGENDS! For centuries, an elite force known as the Camelot Corps has protected ancient secrets, waiting for the day when these myths are needed by the world. That day is today. Young Fel, Connor, and their friends are stunned when they're almost crushed by a giant stone falling from the sky. Their lives are changed forever when they find a sword stuck fast in the stone. These children of destiny will soon face a great evil. But they won't do so alone. For these friends have been chosen to wield ancient, magical weapons. Great weapons bonded to knights of legend. Weapons that...speak? Weapons that argue. With the evil Mordred's power growing, the fate of the world rests in the hands of the Children of the Round Table. New York Times #1 bestseller Tom Taylor (Superman, Star Wars, The Deep TV series, Neverlanders) and Daniele Di Nicuolo (Seven Secrets, Teen Titans) team up to bring a new kind of hero to DC Comics.

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Published by Image Comics

(W) Liam Sharp (A) Liam Sharp (CA) Liam Sharp MINISERIES PREMIERE Amber, Daryl and Merlin appear to be stranded in strangely familiar realms, without any real sense of who they are or how they got there. Will they be able to find each other, and solve the mystery of their surreal captivity?

Now Available for Preorders - The Sword in the Stone: Merlin's Tale

Another find from Amazon. A prequel to Disney's The Sword in the Stone. 

Full details and preorder information at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Stone-Original-Vol-Merlins/dp/1545820651/. 

The Sword in the Stone Original Vol. 2: Merlin's Tale (The Sword in the Stone Original Graphic Novel)

Paperback – September 8, 2026

by Erica Schultz (Author)

Available in hardcover and paperback. 

Find out the origin of Merlin, including how he came to be the most powerful wizard in the realm and how he met Sorceress Mim, from Disney's The Sword In The Stone movie.

"It's up to you how far you’ll go. If you don’t try, you’ll never know.” —Merlin

Find out how Merlin tried and succeeded in becoming the most powerful wizard in King Arthur’s realm in this enchanting tale! Orphaned at a young age by his mother, a Sprite, and father, an Elf, Merlin was taken in by a band of travelers and show people. Early on, Merlin displayed mysterious powers that grew quickly and became uncontrollable. However, a familiar young sorceress saw Merlin’s potential firsthand. Her name was Mim! She convinced Merlin to join her in adventuring into the world to learn more about their magical abilities together. This meant leaving the only home Merlin had ever known, but he wanted to discover more about his power and help people. Little did Merlin know that what Mim wanted to achieve was more wicked in nature!

A spellcasting story set in the world of Disney’s classic The Sword in the Stone.

Product details (for paperback)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Papercutz

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 8, 2026

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 80 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1545820651

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1545820650

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.89 ounces

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12 years

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9 inches

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.

Upcoming Comics - November 2025 Solicitations

From the November 2025 Preorders Catalog at MyComicShop.com

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Published by MARVEL COMICS

(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Sean Hill (CA) Pete Woods LIBERTY OR DEATH! MORGAN LE FAY has set in motion a grand design to undo the founding of the United States of America! With no choice and no time, DOCTOR STRANGE has mounted a counteroffensive, sending a small squad of super heroes to the Colonies to stand against the sorceress! But with past and present colliding on the battlefield along with Loyalists and Revolutionaries, the heroes and founding fathers of the Marvel Universe may be more out of time than any of them realize!

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Published by MARVEL COMICS

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Farid Karami (CA) Russell Dauterman AVENGERS LEGACY ISSUE #800! EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES mark a critical MILESTONE with eight hundred issues! Everything has been building toward this: MYRDDIN's ENDGAME! KANG stands revealed at the precipice of a NEW UNIVERSE! PLUS: A SURPRISE CAN'T-MISS BLOCKBUSTER RETURN CREATIVE TEAM FROM AVENGERS' PAST!

C.O.R.T. Children Of The Round Table Cvr A Daniele Di Nicuolo 5

Published by DC Comics

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Daniele Di Nicuolo (CA) Daniele Di Nicuolo MAGIC VERSUS MIGHT! Gwen and Merlin begin training the Children of the Round Table to fight with and without their weapons enhanced with magic and the wisdom (and personality quirks) of King Arthur and his knights. But even with time slowed down in Camelot, the clock's running out for Connor's grandma, who's in the clutches of Mordred and one of the most powerful men in the world, as the kids are about to learn!

Dc Finest The Demon Birth Of The Demon Tp 1 

Published by DC Comics

(W) Jack Kirby, Various (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Jack Kirby FIGHT FIRE WITH HELLFIRE! Written by Jack Kirby, Len Wein, Bob Rozakis and Others Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Michael Golden and Others Jason Blood may seem to be a modern-day man with an unusual interest in demonology and the occult. But the truth is that Jason is in fact centuries old, and during the fall of Camelot, the wizard Merlin bound a powerful demon to Jason's soul. Now, whenever evil steps forth from the shadows, he need only say: Gone! Gone! The form of man! Rise the demon, Etrigan! DC Finest: The Demon: Birth of the Demon collects stories published between 1972 and 1981 and includes THE DEMON #1-16, written and drawn by Jack King Kirby, plus THE BATMAN FAMILY #17, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #109 and #137, DETECTIVE COMICS #482-485, and WONDER WOMAN #280-282.

Sword In The Stone Tp Arthurs Magical Kingdom 1 

Published by Papercutz

(W) Gabriel Valentin, Michael J. Snow (A) Lorenzo Colangeli (CA) Lorenzo Colangeli The boy who pulled the sword from the stone now faces a challenge even magic can’t fix. Young King Arthur is still learning what it means to rule Camelot, but destiny isn’t finished with him yet. When the wicked sorceress Madam Mim claws her way back from the beyond, she brings a dark magic and familial connections that threaten to unravel the very fabric of history. With Merlin’s wisdom, Archimedes’ wit, and his own courage put to the test, Arthur must confront ancient enemies, make impossible choices, and discover that true leadership isn’t about spells or swords...it’s about heart. A thrilling continuation of Disney’s classic The Sword in the Stone, this magical adventure will enchant readers of all ages.

Recently Released - King Arthur and the Knights of Justice Volume 2

From Amazon:

King Arthur and the Knights of Justice Vol. 2: Morgana's Revenge 

Paperback – June 17, 2025

by Joe Corallo (Author), Mandy Chan (Illustrator), Linden Cahill (Colorist), Chas! Pangburn (Letterer)

Full details and preview at https://www.amazon.com/King-Arthur-Knights-Justice-Vol/dp/1545818177/. 

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Maverick

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 17, 2025

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 136 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1545818177

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1545818176

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9

For fans of Critical Role and the original King Arthur and the Knights of Justice cartoon, this sequel finds the fantasy world of Camelot entering our own real world. A tale of leadership, forgiveness, swords, and sorcery, this tale asks how you can forgive your friends even when they’ve deeply harmed you.

Arthur King and his knights are back in the sequel to King Arthur and the Knights of Justice. We find Arthur King and the Knights in school, having moved on from the drama of their recent kidnapping in Camelot. But when Gallop gets a new girlfriend and Morgana breaks free in Camelot, Arthur and his teammates find themselves having to become knights once more in order to defend their home world–and Camelot–from the threat of evil magic.

About the Author

Joe Corallo is an Eisner-nominated comic book editor and comics writer whose work includes She Said Destroy which he co-created with illustrator Liana Kangas at Vault Comics, Becstar at Mad Cave Studios, as well as co-writing TKO Shorts #1: Seeds of Eden with Liana Kangas and The Never-Ending Party with Rachel Pollack at ComiXology Originals.

Be it as a writer, editor, and/or letterer, Chas! Pangburn puts words in balloons. He’s been fortunate to collaborate with various creators for publishers such as Dark Horse, IDW, Image, and Scout. In his free time, an angry corgi bosses him around for long walks throughout Cincinnati, Ohio.

Out Now - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Volume 2

From Amazon:

Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Vol. 2 

Paperback – August 19, 2025

by Jordie Bellaire (Author), Koi Carreon (Illustrator), Sarah Davidson (Colorist), Chas! Pangburn (Letterer)

Full details and preview at https://www.amazon.com/Princess-Gwenevere-Jewel-Riders-Vol/dp/1545818185/.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Maverick

Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 19, 2025

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1545818185

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1545818183

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9

For fans of Sailor Moon and nostalgic magical girl stories, Princess Gwenevere & the Jewel Riders volume 2 picks up where the previous volume left off: Avalon is in peril and the evil Lady Kale has returned. Only through the power of magic and friendship can Gwen, Fallon, and Tamara save Avalon and restore order to their beloved kingdom.

Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders are back! When we last saw Gwen and her friends Fallon and Tamara, they had successfully defeated Lady Kale–or so they thought. With Merlin gone, strange things and wild magic outbreaks have begun occurring about the kingdom. Is Kale still among them? Gwen and her friends must dig deep to find the power within each of them to defeat a new enemy and restore balance to the magic of Avalon. But their friendship is tested in new ways as their responsibilities continue to shift and change.

About the Author

Jordie Bellaire is an Eisner-winning colorist living in Portland, Oregon. She's known for her work on Batman, Nice House on the Lake, and Vision. But she also writes! Her credits include her Eisner-nominated debut mature horror book Redlands, Wonder Woman: Young Diana, and work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. When she's not coloring comics or writing them, you can find her hiking in the woods behind your house with her husband and dogs.

Koi Carreon is a freelance artist from the Philippines, and has been commissioned to create variant covers for Star-Lord, Weirdworld, Voltron, and Robotech. When not drawing, you can find him running around town with his dog.

Sarah Davidson is a comic book illustrator and colorist from Savannah, GA currently working on her MFA in Sequential Art. She's colored the upcoming Super Boba Cafe and SWING graphic novels, and just signed her first OGN book deal with MadCave Studios. When Sarah isn't drawing comics, you can find her cuddling on the couch with her too many pets and watching feel-good cooking competition shows.

Be it as a writer, editor, and/or letterer, Chas! Pangburn puts words in balloons. He’s been fortunate to collaborate with various creators for publishers such as Dark Horse, IDW, Image, and Scout. In his free time, an angry corgi bosses him around for long walks throughout Cincinnati, Ohio.

Unholy Grail Comic Series

I just posted the details of a new comic book series called Unholy Grail on the Monstrous Matter of Britain site. The series is from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Mirko Colak and mashes the Arthurian story with elements from the fiction of H. P. Lovecraft.

Details at https://monstrous-matter-of-britain.blogspot.com/search/label/Unholy%20Grail%20%28comic%29.

Five Ghosts

Beginning in 2013, writer Frank Barbiere and artist Chris Mooneyham launched the series Five Ghosts. The first five-issue arc (now available in a collected edition) introduced the series' protagonist, Fabian Gray, and his associates. Gray, previously in contact with a mystic artifact called the Dreamstone, can access the skills and abilities of five literary figures (see promotional art). Among these individuals are Merlin, Dracula, and Robin Hood, all favorites of  readers of medieval-themed comics. Further details about the series can be found at the publisher's website at http://imagecomics.com/comics/series/five-ghosts.

Batman in King Arthur's Court

DC will be reprinting the classic story "Sir Batman At King Arthur's Court!" from Batman No. 36 (August-September 1946) in January 2013 as part of the Batman: The Dark Knight Archives Vol. 8. This is an interesting Connecticut-Yankee-type story pitting Batman against Mordred and Morgan le Fay to save Merlin and Camelot.

Further details as follows:

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ARCHIVES VOL. 8

• In these 1940s tales, Batman and Robin battle The Joker, The Penguin, Catwoman and others, and meet the Three Musketeers and King Arthur. • Collecting BATMAN #32-37 from 1945-1946.

Written by: Bill Finger
Cover by: Jerry Robinson
Color/B&W: Color
Page Count: 248
U.S. Price: 59.99
On Sale Date: Jan 23 2013
Binding: Hardcover

More Knights of the Living Dead

Issues 3 and 4 of Knights of the Living Dead are now available for purchase as digital comics. Details at http://www.slgcomic.com/knights. The series is also, according the publisher, "available at the iTunes Store and coming soon to Comixology, iVerse, Graphicly and BN.COM (for Nook and Nook Color)."

Knights of the Living Dead Update

In my further quest for information on the recent series Knights of the Living Dead, I came across the following solicitation proving that the digital comics are merely a sampler of part of a larger story (perhaps to be told in multiple volumes):

KNIGHTS OF THE LIVING DEAD GN VOLUME 1

The mournful king, Arthur, has sentenced Queen Guinievere to burn for her infidelity, but he none-too-secretly expects her lover, Sir Lancelot, to save her. And here comes rescuer - Lancelot! - the greatest knight, on the greatest stallion. With a horde of the shambling dead behind him. As the greatest knight of all fights through the courtyard to reach the queen, Guinivere, before she burns at the stake, she sees he is not the hero she expected. Lancelot is among the stricken of the 'walking starvation.' Knights of Living Dead transcends the brain-munching of most zombie fiction and examines the nature of the soul and the essence of being.

Paperback: 168 pages
Publisher: SLG Publishing (May 8, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593622317
ISBN-13: 978-1593622312

Zombies in Camelot

It had to happen eventually. Ron Wolfe and Dustin Higgins have produced Knights of the Living Dead, a mash-up of Arthurian legend and zombies, for SLG Publishing. The first issue is free to download, and the second costs $.99. Details and purchase information at http://www.slgcomic.com/knights.

Knights of the Living Dead offers an engaging twist on the fall of Camelot featuring a zombie-fied Lancelot who unknowingly sets a zombie plague against Arthur's realm, destroys its king, and poisons Merlin. Guinevere has a strong presence in the series (as does Mordred, though he meets an untimely end), and it seems to close with the promise of future adventures.

Zombie fans might also be interested in Marvel Zombies 5 No. 3, which also features a zombie invasion of Camelot. A detailed synopsis is available at the Marvel Database.

Prince Valiant on Film/TV Update

I had thought I posted this before, but it looks like I forgot. Kevin Harty's recent collection The Vikings on Film: Essays on Depictions of the Nordic Middle Ages includes a number of discussions on adaptations of Prince Valiant to film and television, as follows (see post on The Medieval Comics Project for details on non-Arthurian comics to film/TV addressed here):


The Vikings on Film: Essays on Depictions of the Nordic Middle Ages
Edited by Kevin J. Harty

Print ISBN: 978-0-7864-6044-1 = $38.00
Ebook ISBN: 978-0-7864-8638-0
22 illustrations, notes, filmography, bibliographies, index
236pp. softcover (7 x 10) 2011

Table of Contents

Preface 1
Introduction: "Save Us, O Lord, from the Fury of the Northmen"; or, "Do You Know What’s in Your Wallet?" 3
KEVIN J. HARTY

The Trope of the Scopic in The Vikings (1958) 9
KATHLEEN COYNE KELLY
Guess Who’s Coming to Plunder? Or, Disorientation and Desire in The Long Ships (1964) 24
DONALD L. HOFFMAN
"To be, or not to be"--King: Clive Donner’s Alfred the Great (1969) 39
CHRISTOPHER A. SNYDER
Valiant and Villainous Vikings 46 [on 1954 Prince Valiant]
ALAN LUPACK
Silly Vikings: Eichinger, Hickox, and Lorenz’s Anglo-German-Irish Production of Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant (1997) 56
JOSEPH M. SULLIVAN
When Civilization Was Less Civilized: Erik the Viking (1989) 72
SUSAN ARONSTEIN
"The Love of All Mankind but Also the Love of One Woman Alone": Hrafn Gunnlaugsson’s Shadow of the Raven (1988) 83
JOAN TASKER GRIMBERT and CLAUDIA BORNHOLDT
Different Pathfinders, Different Destinations 96
ROBERTA DAVIDSON
Who’s Savage Now?!--The Vikings in North America 106
KEVIN J. HARTY
Call of the Wild: Culture Shock and Viking Masculinities in The 13th Warrior (1999) 121
ELIZABETH S. SKLAR
Harrying an Infinite Horizon: The Ethics of Expansionism in Outlander (2008) 135
DAVID W. MARSHALL
Between Exploitation and Liberation: Viking Women and the Sexual Revolution 150
LAURIE A. FINKE and MARTIN B. SHICHTMAN
Time Out of Joint: Why a Gaul Fought the Normans in Asterix and the Vikings (2005) 165
ANDREW B. R. ELLIOTT
Northern Lite: A Brief History of Animated Vikings 178
MICHAEL N. SALDA
The Vikings on Film: A Filmography 193
KEVIN J. HARTY

About the Contributors 215
Index 219

Kalamazoo 2012 Session Update

The Society has finalized the details of its comics-themed roundtable. Full details are on the Medieval Comics Project blog, and I have posted the Arthurian-themed papers below:

The Comics Get Medieval at Kalamazoo: New Perspectives for Incorporating Comics into Medieval Studies Teaching and Research

2. “Caliber (2008), or Arthur’s Mystical Six-Shooter and the Gunslingers of the O.K. Corral”

Karen (Casey) Casebier, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

3. “Arthurian Themes in DC Comic’s Demon Knights (2011-)”

Jason Tondro, University of California, Riverside

New from SelfMadeHero as part of their Eye Classics line, this graphic novelization of Malory presents the Arthurian story from the conception of King Arthur to the coming of Lancelot:

Le Morte D'Arthur: “The Coming of the King, Volume One”

Author of Original: Sir Thomas Malory
Adaptor: John Matthews
Illustrator: Will Sweeney

ISBN: 9781906838249
Available: Mar 2011
Binding: PB(f)
Price: £14.99
Size: 165x241
Extent: 144 pp
Colour: Full colour [actually blue color with black ink on cream-colored paper (as shown)]

Product Description
The epic legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is re-imagined here as a visually stunning graphic novel adapted by John Matthews and illustrated by Will Sweeney. This faithful reworking of Sir Thomas Malory's chivalric masterpiece introduces the young Arthur and charts his rise to power as King of Britain and the formation of his Knights of the Round Table. Aided by Merlin, Arthur must unite the kingdoms of Britain under his banner and take on adventures that will take him closer to his destiny and a danger caused by those he loves and trusts most.

Fate/Stay Night No. 11

Despite the closure earlier this year of publisher Tokyopop, it seems that number 11 (May 2011) of the Fate/Stay Night manga was released and is available from a limited number of retailers. This issue is of particular interest in that it features a series of flashbacks to Saber's past as King Arthur, with appearances by both Merlin and Bedievere. There is also a section entitled "Pendragon" that features a dragon, which is (presumably) related to the Arthurian legend as well. In addition, as the current Holy Grail War continues, readers learn further details about the last war and its outcome.

Knights of the Lunch Table #3

The Battling Bands, volume three of Frank Cammuso's Knights of the Lunch Table, was released earlier this month. Here are the details from his web site:

A battle is looming at Camelot Middle School--a battle of the bands, that is! Artie, Wayne, and Percy enter the talent show seeking fame and fortune. But only one of them plays an instrument: Percy. And he plays the tuba. Their only hope of winning is finding the long-lost "Singing Sword," the fabled instrument of awesome power.
But how can Artie find time to rock when he's been assigned a new lab partner, Melody Claymore? Melody is a klutz and a goof, and she harbors a not-so-secret crush on Artie. Is Melody his worst nightmare or secretly the answer to his prayers?

Ages 9-12

Paperback: 128 pages

Classics Illustrated Returns

British publisher Classic Comic Store Ltd. has begun releasing reproductions of the original Classics Illustrated series, all with re-colored artwork and digitally enhanced cover art. Number 11 of their new line includes a reprint from 2009 of "Knights of the Round Table," which was originally published as Classics Illustrated No. 108 in June 1953. The book, which (as to be expected from a story from 1953) presents a bowdlerized account of the complete Arthurian story from Arthur's birth to his death and focuses on the adventures of Gareth, Galahad, and Lancelot, is nicely produced with crisp art and glossy white pages. Appendices include a history of the Round Table in medieval Arthurian literature, an overview of the Arthurian legend on film (and some TV), two versions of Arthur's genealogy (from Geoffrey of Monmouth and Thomas Malory), a short essay on the history of Excalibur, 5 questions to spark discussion on the Matter of Britain, and a timeline of Arthurian Britain.

Arthurian eComics

I came across the following last night on DriveThruComics.com:

Arthur: The Legend Continues (Cosmic Times) 1 & 2:
No. 1 tells of the death of King Arthur. No. 2 of his return in England's darkest hour.

Destiny of the Dragon: Daughters of Merlin (Jester Press Comics) 1, 2, & 3
At the fall of Camelot, Merlin gathers three women together, but they are separated when a band of dragons attack. The three are reunited centuries later and charged by Merlin (who is rather Doctor Who-like) to recreate the Round Table to save their universe.

Digital Visions (Visionary Comics) 2 & 4
No. 2 includes a preview of A. David Lewis's Gangland Avalon. No. 2 presents what I assume is the first story, which looks like we are being set up for a boy king/coming of King Arthur story. Gangland Avalon is a modern-day recasting /restaging of the legend in gangster/mob trappings.

Ex Occultus: A Matter of Britain (Saint James Comics)
The last days of an immortal Lancelot.

Pilot Season: Lady Pendragon (Top Cow)
Catches readers up to date on the Lady Pendragon Saga and suggests future storylines.