Mad Cave Studios children’s imprint Papercutz has announced an extension of its partnership with Disney to produce Disney Science in Comics, a line of middle grade graphic novels that teaches real science with iconic Disney characters.
Today, The Beat can reveal that Papercutz will launch four inaugural Disney Science in Comics titles in 2026, including Age of the Dinosaurs; Life in the Seas; Cities of Tomorrow; and Galaxies and Planets. A dedicated team of scientists has teamed up with the creators to blend accurate concepts with character-driven tales.
See below for details on the first Disney Science in Comics titles, and stay tuned for more from Papercutz.
Disney Science in Comics: Age of the Dinosaurs
Story: Dr. Francesca De Filippi, Dr. Chiara Anzolini, Prof. Fabio Fracas, Dr. AnnMarie P. Thomas, Andrea Vico, Dr. Qin Zhang, Jacopo Olivieri
Art: Benedetta Barone, Marino Gentile, Andrea Greppi, Emilio Urbano
Inks: Sara Storino, Andrea Greppi, Marco Palazzolo, Manuela Razzi
Colors: Watermark Studio
Letters: Studio RAM
ISBN: 978-1-5458-2-6812 (HC); 978-1-5458-2-6805 (PB)
On Sale: June 3
While on a school trip to the Great Barrier Reef, Nemo, Marlin, Dory, and their friends make a terrible discovery: the oceans are in danger! Why is coral bleaching? Do plastics and global warming affect marine life? And can this be stopped? There’s no time to lose, and our heroes set off on a long journey to find answers. Join them and you’ll find out how we can help the oceans!
Disney Science in Comics: Cities of Tomorrow
