Papercutz, the graphic novel publisher of Geronimo Stilton, The Smurfs, Bionicle, Tales From the Crypt, and Papercutz Slices, has announced its newest line of licensed graphic novels. Appearing in comics for the first time, the Ninjago graphic novels will be based on the Lego Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu toy lines. The first 64-page, full color, 6”x 9” Ninjago graphic novel will have a cover price of $6.99 ($10.99 in hardcover) and will be released on November 8th, 2011. Three additional volumes are planned for 2012.
Papercutz Lego Ninjago graphic novels will be written by Greg Farshtey, who penned the Papercutz Bionicle graphic novels, which are also based on a Lego property. Papercutz has sold over 250,000 copies of its Bionicle graphic novels. Paulo Henrique, who has illustrated Papercutz Hardy Boys graphic novels, will provide the art for the Ninjago graphic novels.
The Ninjago toy line, which was introduced in January of 2011, has been a major success in toy stores. A DVD of an animated Ninjago movie that aired on the Cartoon Network will be out soon and a Ninjago animated TV series has been planned. Ninjago is the saga of four ninjas who possess the elemental powers of fire, ice, earth, and wind. Mentored by their Master Sensei Wu they battle the evil skeleton warriors who threaten to take over the Ninjago universe.
