Titan Comics has announced graphic novel adaptations of two distinct works: the animated film ‘My Father’s Dragon’ and the cult classic film ‘Highlander.’ The graphic novel version of ‘My Father’s Dragon,’ an adaptation of the Netflix animated feature based on Ruth Stiles Gannett’s children’s novel, is scheduled for release on September 15. The book will be published under Titan Comics’ Titan Nova imprint, which focuses on young adult titles.
The ‘My Father’s Dragon’ graphic novel closely follows the critically acclaimed film and features artwork rooted in the production by the award-winning Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon. The film, co-directed by Oscar-nominated Nora Twomey, tells the story of Elmer, a boy who struggles to adapt after moving to the city with his mother. In search of a mysterious island and a dragon in need of help, Elmer embarks on a journey filled with encounters with strange creatures and the formation of an enduring friendship.
Nora Twomey expressed enthusiasm about the adaptation, highlighting the collaboration with a team of talented creatives such as art director Áine McGuinness, production designer Rosa Ballester Cabo, and screenwriter Meg LeFauve. She also praised the work of Samuel Sattin, who adapted the graphic novel, noting his previous experience with graphic novels related to ‘Wolfwalkers,’ ‘Song of the Sea,’ and ‘The Secret of Kells.’ The partnership with Titan Comics brings the film’s story to a new format for fans and readers.
In addition, Titan Comics will release ‘Highlander: The Original Screenplay’ graphic novel on November 17. This adaptation is based on Gregory Widen’s original screenplay for ‘Highlander,’ a fantasy action-adventure film that has since attained cult status and is currently being prepared for a big-screen reboot. The graphic novel offers readers insight into the initial vision of the story before its transformation into the movie.
The storyline follows Connor MacLeod, an immortal who engages in battles spanning centuries as part of a contest to win a mysterious prize. Editor Jonathan Wilkins, who worked closely with Widen, described the project as an opportunity to experience the saga as it was first imagined, covering settings from the Scottish Highlands of the 1500s to New York City in the early 1980s.
Wilkins emphasized the excitement of revisiting the original script and its elements that shaped the film’s enduring appeal. Both graphic novels are anticipated to draw attention from fans of the original works and newcomers alike, offering distinct narrative experiences through their visual and literary formats.
These releases contribute to a growing trend of transforming popular stories from film and literature into graphic novels, expanding their reach and allowing audiences to engage with these tales in alternative ways.