Trailer for C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table

Looks like DC is going all out for the new series, C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table. 

Here's the recently released trailer for the book:

Recent Scholarship from Arthuriana Spring 2025

The previous number of Arthuriana, volume 35, number 1, for Spring 2025, is now available and can be read for free as open-access content from Project MUSE at https://muse.jhu.edu/issue/54796. 

This is a special "crossover" issue with the journal's Public Humanities Project, The So What, and guest edited by Jonathan F. Correa Reyes and includes two items that focus on comics (plus some comments in Correa Reyes's introduction). 

Subscriptions are also available at https://www.arthuriana.com/subscribe.  

Table of Contents 

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Medieval Studies as a Public Good

Jonathan F. Correa Reyes

This introductory essay argues that Public Humanities frameworks can help medievalists re-establish our credibility with publics beyond the academy and embrace more collaborative models of knowledge production. Extending our reach beyond academic institutions will help us demonstrate the value of medieval studies as a public good. (JFCR)

From Chile to Camelot: Reception of the Arthurian Arc of Mampato and Ogú

Jonathan F. Correa Reyes and Camila Gutiérrez

This essay analyzes how the Arthurian arc of the Chilean comic Mampato and Ogú challenges the neocolonial rhetorics that cast Chile as a stagnant country, and how it afforded Chileans an opportunity to participate in a global cultural current of Arthurian adaptations. We discuss the meanings that the Arthurian motifs may have acquired during two very different political atmospheres: the years preceding Salvador Allende's democratic election and the onset of Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship. (JFCR & CG)

Unexpected Swords in the Stone

Brenna Duperron

The Arthurian legends are well-known for their knights-in-shining armour, quests, chivalry, supernatural encounters, and of course, swords being pulled out of stones. The use of the 'sword-in-the-stone' trope allows the 21st century superhero films to play with and reinvent the implications of a 'true right to rule,' and the bodies that are expected to fill those roles. (BD)

Upcoming Comics July and August 2026

Coming soon:

C.O.R.T. Children Of The Round Table Cvr A Daniele Di Nicuolo 1

Publisher: DC Comics

Writer: Tom Taylor

Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo

Cover Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo

Description: SUPERSTAR WRITER TOM TAYLOR PRESENTS AN ALL-NEW TAKE ON THE LEGEND OF CAMELOT! 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, Nightwing) team up to bring a new kind of hero to DC Comics

C.O.R.T. Children Of The Round Table Cvr A Daniele Di Nicuolo 2

Published by DC Comics

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Daniele Di Nicuolo (CA) Daniele Di Nicuolo POWERFUL FORCES ARE CIRCLING IN ON THE CHILDREN OF THE ROUND TABLE! Their homes, their families, are in danger. Can the ghosts of legendary knights train new champions in time? Will this young band of friends resist the soldiers of Mordred? Or will they be captured by a tyrant before they’ve even had a chance to be heroes?

More details on the series at https://www.dc.com/blog/2025/06/19/announcing-c-o-r-t-children-of-the-round-table-by-tom-taylor-and-daniele-di-nicuolo. 

Spawn The Dark Ages Cvr A Liam Mccormack Sharp 1

Published by Image Comics

(W) Liam McCormack-Sharp (A) Liam McCormack-Sharp (CA) Liam McCormack-Sharp 'Saxon barbarians harry Britain from the east. In the North, the Pictish threat looms. From the West, Hibernians send raiders from the land that shall one day be called Ireland. Aurelianus, newly anointed king, must defend Britain against all of these threats, whilst also dealing with the growing rebellion amongst his own people. For there are stories of another, more worthy king. One anointed by the old Celtic gods – whom the Christians refer to as the Devil Spawn...' An exciting new miniseries from acclaimed Artist and Writer, Liam Sharp. Epic brutality comes to the Spawn Universe.

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.

Now Available for Preorders - The Sword in the Stone Original Vol. 1: Arthur's Magical Kingdom

From Amazon:

The Sword in the Stone Original Vol. 1: Arthur's Magical Kingdom (1) 

by Michael Snow (Author), Gabriel Valentin (Author), The Disney Comics Group (Creator), Lorenzo Colangeli (Illustrator)

Hardcover – January 27, 2026 (previously July 8, 2025) [updated 27 August and 7 September 2025]

Preorder at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1545812985/.

Fans of Disney’s classic ‘The Sword in the Stone’ both young and old will delight at Arthur’s newest adventure. Embarking on a journey filled with magic, and wonder, Arthur, Merlin, and Archimedes must overcome the greatest threat they have ever faced to save the Kingdom of Camelot.

The Sword in the Stone: Arthur's Magical Kingdom is a grand continuation of Disney's beloved film, "The Sword and the Stone." This epic journey follows young Arthur, now the rightful ruler of Camelot, as he embarks on a transformative journey guided by the whimsical and wise sorcerer, Merlin. When the powerful and malicious sorceress, Madam Mim, comes back from the great beyond, she brings not only a heart of revenge but new and powerful allies. In this tale, Arthur must grapple with the challenges of ruling a kingdom, while an evil spell threatens to rewrite history and destroy Camelot as we know it. Through Merlin’s guidance, Arthur learns that magic cannot solve all of life’s problems and is reminded of why he was chosen by the sword in the first place.

Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 27, 2026

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 88 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1545812985

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1545812983

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12 years

Out Now Sword in the Stone Adaptation from Papercutz

From Amazon:

Disney Classic Graphic Novel: The Sword in the Stone 

by Didier Le Bornec (Adapter), Géraldine Reininger (Adapter), The Disney Comics Group (Creator), Sara Storino (Illustrator), Andrea Nicolucci (Illustrator), Tony Fernandez (Illustrator), Yves Chagnaud (Colorist), Martine Segard (Letterer)

Hardcover – December 24, 2024

Purchase and preview at https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Classic-Graphic-Novel-Sword/dp/1545815593/.

Relive the magic of Disney The Sword in the Stone in this vibrant full-color graphic novel adaptation of the movie!

An adventure-filled quest for an unlikely hero!

According to legend, only someone with honor, decency, and inner strength can remove an enchanted sword stuck in a massive stone. Many brave and powerful knights have tried, so it seems impossible that a young apprentice known as Wart could ever succeed. However, with the guidance of the wizard Merlin, help from some furry friends, and the power of true strength of character, Wart just might become England's greatest king!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Papercutz (December 24, 2024)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 56 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1545815593

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1545815595

Notice Fierce Graphic Novel

From Amazon:

Fierce: The F*cked-Up Fairy Tale of a Fed-Up Princess 

by Geoffroy Monde (Author), Mathieu Burniat (Illustrator)

Hardcover – March 18, 2025

Preorder at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419781014/. 

An irreverent, darkly funny, feminist spin on the legend of King Arthur focusing on his runaway daughter, Ysabelle. Perfect for fans of Disenchantment.

King Arthur, Britain’s most legendary hero, is now an old drunkard who spends his days slouched on his throne. He owes his former glory to the magic sword Excalibur, which the wizard Merlin forged for him in order to slay the hordes of demons who came to invade the kingdom of Pendragon. That incredible weapon now collects dust—and suffers from a bad case of boredom.

Meanwhile, Arthur’s daughter, Princess Ysabelle, is wondering how to flee the marriage her father has arranged with the vile Baron Cumber. Desperate for something different and better, Ysabelle and her father’s sword join hands and set off on a quest to change their fates.

But although Ysabelle is brave, she’s never ventured outside before—and the real world is much harsher than life within the palace walls. In order to survive and accomplish her quest, she must rely on Excalibur, as her father did before her. But Excalibur’s intentions may not be as noble as they seem . . .

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams ComicArts (March 18, 2025)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419781014

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419781018

Eden on Adaptations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

From the latest number of Arthuriana, includes some discussion of comics.

Eden, Michael. "Representing: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Arthuriana, vol. 34 no. 2, 2024, p. 16-61. Project MUSE, https://doi.org/10.1353/art.2024.a932121.

This article explores what we can learn from creative responses to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, which comprises a growing visual language, inclusive of the original images of the codex, the illustrations of popular translations, contemporary artworks that respond to the poem, and the recent film adaptation. (ME)

Sell's Work on Arthurian Comics

Carl B. Sell has been producing a number of intriguing studies related to the Matter of Britain in  popular culture, including these recent publications on Arthurian-themed comics:

Sell, Carl B. “Aquaman Rex: The Arthurian Associations of a DC Superhero.” The DC Comics Universe: Critical Essays, edited by Douglas Brode. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2020. 158-69. Academia.Edu, https://www.academia.edu/91857597/Aquaman_Rex_The_Arthurian_Associations_of_a_DC_Superhero.

___. “Camelot 3000 and Dracula vs. King Arthur: The Uses of Limited-Run Comics as Updates of the Arthurian Legend for Contemporary Readers.” Arthurian Legend in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries, edited by Susan L. Austin. Wilmington, DE: Vernon Press, 2021. 25-34. Academia.Edu, https://www.academia.edu/73478606/Camelot_3000_and_Dracula_vs_King_Arthur_The_uses_of_limited_run_comics_as_updates_of_the_Arthurian_legend_for_contemporary_readers. 

___. “The Once and Future King of Atlantis: The Arthurian Figure in Geoff Johns's Aquaman: Death of a King.” Arthurian Literature, vol. 35, 2020, pp. 192-99. Academia.Edu, https://www.academia.edu/43619244/The_Once_and_Future_King_of_Atlantis_The_Arthurian_Figure_in_Geoff_Johnss_Aquaman_Death_of_a_King.

Neal on Far Sector

 From a recent issue of Arthuriana:

Neal, D'arcee Charington. "Who is Asking?: Afro-Arthurian Legend-making in N.K. Jemisin's Far Sector." Arthuriana, vol. 33 no. 3, Fall 2023, p. 86-103. Project MUSE, https://doi.org/10.1353/art.2023.a910872.

Abstract:

Whether an Arthurian knight, a Green Lantern, or a Legendborn, one cannot have a legacy without first becoming a legend. In N.K. Jemisin's graphic novel Far Sector (2020) Sojourner 'Jo' Muellein's story as both community activist and guardian echoes, reinvents, and reimagines Arthurian romances through the lens of Afrofuturism; further, this fantastical remix challenges white supremacist modes of oppressive comic tradition by foregrounding racial and gendered identities. Making a legend is not about whom society has agreed to be the answer. Instead, such ideals lie with whoever asks the question. (DCN)

CFP Arthur Refracted: Representations of Arthur across Comics (1/19/2024 - Spec Issue Arthuriana)

Arthuriana is now soliciting proposals for a special issue on comics. Details below.


Please support the project if you can.


Do contact the guet editor, Jamey Keeton, drectly with any quesions .


Michael




CFP: Arthur Refracted: Representations of Arthur across Comics
Special Issue for Arthuriana
Email: jkeeton@ur.rochester.edu
Abstracts Due: January 19th, 2024
*If selected for the special issue, full articles will be expected June 7th.

Arthuriana seeks short abstracts (100-250 words) for a special issue on comics and the Arthurian legend. The comics do not have to be specifically about Arthur, but can draw on Arthurian legend in apparent, significant, and meaningful ways and can engage with myriad genres from superhero comics to more independent works. We are especially interested in papers that examine comics where the Arthurian legend is problematized, challenged, and remixed/rebooted while deploying perspectives from comics studies, visual studies, and cultural studies.

Casebier on Le Chevalier et la Charrette

 Out now in the Journal of the International Arthurian Society:

Casebier, Karen. "Deviant Characters and the Limits of Inventio in ‘Le Chevalier et la Charrette’" Journal of the International Arthurian Society, vol. 10, no. 1, 2022, pp. 94-113. https://doi.org/10.1515/jias-2022-0007

Abstract

This essay will examine the characterisation of the principal characters and events in ‘Le Chevalier et la Charrette’, a contemporary graphic novel adaption of the Méléagant episode based on Chrétien de Troyes’s  Le Chevalier de la charrette , by applying Mieke Bal’s classic study on narratology, in which legendary and ‘deviant’ characters evoke reactions of surprise or revulsion in the reader. The first section will address the limits of  inventio  in the portrayal of Lancelot, a legendary character whose behaviour and actions are somewhat limited by the reader’s background knowledge of him, whereas the remainder of the essay will focus on the use of the Lady of the Lake as a deviant character in the Méléagant episode. In the graphic novella, the Lady of the Lake is reinvented as a representation of Ankou, the servant of Death in Breton folklore. This allows the author and illustrator of the graphic novella to take advantage of the lacunae in the reader’s background knowledge to present a previously unknown facet of the Lady of the Lake’s character that bridges the gap between literary adaptation and literary appropriation, thereby resulting in a new cultural product that links medieval Arthurian legend to traditional Breton mythology. 

Call for Responses: Comics and Medieval Studies Survey (7/1/2021)

 Please forgive the cross-posting.

Call for Responses: Comics and Medieval Studies Survey

The Association for the Advancement of Scholarship and Teaching of the Medieval in Popular Culture--in an attempt to further our outreach efforts--seeks to gather some information on experiences with the comics medium and uses of that material by teachers and/or scholars of Medieval Studies.

If you're willing to share, please complete the survey at https://tinyurl.com/Medieval-Comics-Survey no later than 1 July 2021.

More information on the Association for the Advancement of Scholarship and Teaching of the Medieval in Popular Culture can be found at https://medievalinpopularculture.blogspot.com/.

The Medieval Comics Project is based at https://medieval-comics-project.blogspot.com/. We also maintain a listserv, the Medieval Comics Project Discussion List. Please sign-up at https://groups.io/g/medieval-comixlist.



If you have any questions or concerns on the survey or other related matters, please reach out to us at MedievalinPopularCulture@gmail.com or Comics.Get.Medieval@gmail.com.



Michael A. Torregrossa, Founder, Blog Editor, and Listserv Moderator, and The Comics Get Medieval Sessions Organizer

Arthurian Comics Session at Medieval and Renaissance Forum 2021

I'm happy to report that the organizers of the Medieval and Renaissance Forum have accepted our proposal for a session on comics to be presented virtually in April. Full conference and panel details follow. 

 

41st Annual Medieval and Renaissance Forum

Scent and Fragrance in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Friday and Saturday April 16-17, 2021

Register Online

Preliminary Schedule

Saturday Session VI: 3:00 –4:20 PM

Arthurian Comics

Moderator: Hayley Cotter, University of Massachusetts—Amherst

From Canon to Comics: Adaptations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in the Comics Medium

Michael Torregrossa, Independent Scholar

Old Norse Gods and Ethnically Different Slaves in the Comic Book Series Thorgal

Anna Czarnowus, University of Silesia, Katowice (Poland)

Horror and Science Fiction in Arthurian Comics

Rachael K. Warmington, Seton Hall University

 

News of CFP Saving the Day for Medievalists: Accessing Medieval-Themed Comics in the Twenty-first Century (Roundtable) (9/15/19; Kalamazoo 5/7-10/2020)

The Medieval Comics Project is sponsoring a session for next year's International Congress on Medieval Studies. The full details on the call for paper can be found on the Making Medievalisms Matter site at https://medievalinpopularculture.blogspot.com/2019/08/cfpsaving-day-for-medievalists.html.

Paper proposals are due by 15 September 2019.

Thanks for your support of our endeavors.

Where is Arthur Today?

In these dark and troubled times, I often wonder where is Arthur today? Where can we find inspiration to make the world a better place?

One answer can be found in Captain Britain No. 2 (20 October 1976). In Chris Claremont's origin for Captain Britain, researcher Brian Braddock is faced with a choice. Merlin and his daughter Roma (their identities revealed as the series progressed) seek for him to become their champion, but first he must decide what kind of person he is.

His option are inspired by the words of T. H. White and Alan J Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Here, Claremont reminds us that the Sword of Might is not something we should be wielding (especially against others). Instead, the Amulet of Right is the talisman to invoke if we want to do the proper thing.

Braddock (to paraphrase from the Grail Knight in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) chooses wisely. A bolt of energy strikes the young man and imbues him with power.

As this occurs, Roma, pronounces on the virtues that Braddock has shown he possesses and links him firmly to the ideals of Camelot, as the new hero is revealed.

The complete origin can be found in issues 1 and 2 of the series; both are available on comiXology at https://www.comixology.com/Captain-Britain-1976-1977/comics-series/85220.

Hellboy Gets Medieval (Again)!

In celebration of Hellboy's Arthurian adventure-themed in Hellboy: The Wild Hunt, Hellboy: The Storm, and Hellboy: The Fury, Funko has released a special figure of the half-demon anti-hero bearing the sword of his ancestor King Arthur. The figure can be purchased online at Amazon.

The original solicitation can be accessed at https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN178581.

Medieval Comics Panel for MAPACA 2018

A reminder that the Association for the Advancement of Scholarship and Teaching of the Medieval in Popular Culture is organizing a panel on medieval-themed comics for the fall meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association this coming November.

The complete call can be found on our sibling site, The Medieval Comics Project, at https://medieval-comics-project.blogspot.com/2018/03/cfp-comics-get-medieval-2018-round.html.

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.