Legendary Disney franchiseThe Lion Kingis getting a prequel, courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, which will focus on the relationship between Mufasa and Simbabefore the tragic events that precipitated the original story. “Welcome back to the circle of life,” the solicitation for the series’ debut proclaims, setting up a series that will explore the protagonists’ powerful relationship.
The Lion King#1, written and illustrated by Edwin Galmon, will be available this fall from Dynamite. Fans should expect more information, along with further previews, within the next few months.
According to Dynamite, the story dramatically “deepens the bond between father and son that lies at the heart of one of the greatest animated films ever made!”
The Lion King#1, Written And Illustrated By Edwin Galmon; Available July 10, 2025 From Dynamite Entertainment
Here is Dynamite’s full synopsis forThe Lion King#1:
THE ONCE AND FUTURE KINGS! Get ready to return to the sweeping plains of Africa for a brand-new series of adventures starring Mufasa and Simba!
Written and illustrated by acclaimed talent EDWIN GALMON and set in the golden time before the rise of Scar, The Lion King follows the ruler of the Pride Lands and his young heir as they navigate the complex network of relationships that make up their kingdom — and learn firsthand how to defend it against the forces that threaten it both from the outside and from within.
In other words, Disney fans are finally getting a story they’ve always clamored for, exploring Simba’s early years, before Mufasa’s death and his heir’s exile, as depicted in the movie. Aside from the glimpses offered by the film, this is an era in the franchise’s history that has largely been left unexplored.
The story ofThe Lion Kinghinges on Mufasa’s death, and chronicles its aftermath, while other prequel stories have explored Mufasa’s own early years, in parallel to Simba’s. Yet their brief but crucial time together is essential to the story, and now Dynamite’sLion Kingcomic series will develop that era in a thrilling new addition to the larger series.
The 2024 prequel filmMufasacoincided with the 30th anniversary of theoriginal animatedLion King’sdebut, and like the live-action remake that preceded it, the movie proved that the franchise still has many more stories to tell. The latestLion Kingcomic series is the next big extension of that.
The Lion King Franchise Continues To Expand With Dynamite Entertainment’s Latest Prequel Series
The New Story Expands Mufasa And Simba’s Father/Son Dynamic
Dynamite’sThe Lion Kingwill find Mufasa at the height of his power, while Simba will be barely more than a cub. Meaning, it will serve as a crucial piece of the franchise’s overall puzzle, because it will help to expand on Simba’s heroic image of his father, which will in turn lead him to become the hero fans adore.
Disney has repeatedly proven that its properties thrive in comic form, andThe Lion Kingseems perfectly suitedfor the medium. It gives author/artist Edwin Galmon the chance to play with these iconic characters in a way that is unrestrained by budget, and in a way that offers greater context for the grand saga ofThe Lion King.
The Lion King#1will be available August 18, 2025 from Dynamite Entertainment
