Celebrate 626 Day With Dynamite! Lilo and Stitch Has Exciting Plans

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With both the live-action and animated Lilo and Stitch projects helping make 626 Day even bigger, fans worldwide have another excuse to celebrate all through June. Over at Dynamite Comics, a new anthology series is on the way, interpreting the galaxy’s greatest little chaos gremlin in assorted ways.

What makes this release especially interesting is its promise of an Agent Cobra Bubbles backstory. Some fans will argue we do not need to know, that the mystery is the point. I get that, but I would still love to see how he negotiated saving the mosquito population. That’s the sort of detail that could land perfectly in comic form.

The anthology could also explore what Jumba and Pleakley were up to before everything went sideways. And if they’re giving David some spotlight too, I will not complain. The surfer dude stays an underrated part of the heart of this cast, and I’m curious what new angles the writers find.

As for what Disney has planned around 626 Day, we wait for an official announcement. In the meantime, here’s the press release framing, plus series details.

From the 626 Day Press Release:

What is 626 Day? Stitch, the blue alien buddy who co-stars in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, was originally designated as Experiment 626. While Dr. Jumba Jookiba created more unique experiments, 626 is the most famous. 626 Day offers Disney fans the opportunity to playfully celebrate the beloved character that has captivated global audiences while commemorating his intergalactic namesake.

Lilo & Stitch: 626 is a three-issue series that will bookend 626 Day with releases in May, June, and July. The first issue features two stories showcasing the joy of the character and his colourful cast. Critically acclaimed writer Daniel Kibblesmith, following his fan-favourite run on Darkwing Duck, takes on Stitch alongside artist Elisa Pochetta. The pair unveil, for the first time for fans, the secret origin of Agent Cobra Bubbles, or at least Lilo’s interpretation of it. Jeff Eckleberry handles lettering throughout the book.

Then, another Disney x Dynamite talent in the making takes on the second story, as George Kambadais writes and draws a tale of Captain Gantu stranded on an Old West-styled planet all by himself, surrounded by dangerous criminals from his past.

Subsequent issues will spotlight other beloved members of the cast like Nani, Jumba, Pleakley, David, Mertle, and more. An equally expansive roster of writers and artists will be featured in the next two releases, including Moana McAdams, Chuck Brown (Disney Villains: Scar, Bitter Root), Jeff Parker (Negaduck, Thunderbolts), Edwin Galmon (The Lion King, Mister Terrific), Miriana Puglia, Emiliana Pinna, and Giulia Giacomino.

Author: Ed Sum

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