Belle’s Tale tells the story from Belle’s perspective, and a second volume, The Beast’s Tale, looks events from the Beast’s point of view. The story is adapted by Mallory Reaves (After School Nightmare) and drawn by Studio Dice. Both volumes will be released on April 26.
Since resuming publishing in North America (see “Tokyopop Announces First Product”), Tokyopop has become the go-to publisher for Disney’s manga adaptations. They have released manga based on Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Finding Nemo, Kilala Princess (see “Tokyopop Releasing 'Collector's Manga' for 'Alice In Wonderland' & 'Finding Nemo'”), Lilo & Stitch, and The Nightmare Before Christmas (see “ (see “Preview ‘Disney Stitch’ & ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Manga”).(Check out preview images from each volume in the gallery below.)