TOKYOPOP has announced that it is collecting its five-issue Disney Manga series Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Battle for Pumpkin King in graphic novel form this September, giving fans plenty of time to enjoy this prequel to the beloved 1993 movie.
Written by Dan Conner (Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero’s Journey) with story by Shaun McLaughlin and D.J. Milky, and art from Deborah Allo and Roberto Scalia, The Battle for Pumpkin King delves into the origin of the rivalry between Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie. Check out the synopsis and cover artwork…
Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. But it wasn’t always that way…
Years ago, Jack and Oogie Boogie were close friends. Eager to prove themselves, they poured all their passion into their creepy projects to earn their rightful place as the scariest duo in town. But there could only be one Pumpkin King! What could have happened to turn two best friends into such bitter rivals?
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Battle for Pumpkin King will release on September 19th.
