Dynamite Entertainment is fully invested in continuing the adventure of Disney Gargoyles, self-proclaimed protectors of Manhattan City and the new guardians of Avalon. After watching the animated series for the upteenth time, that’s one of Oberon’s decrees that still lingers. As for the fate of the robot clan, where the spirits of Othello, Desdemona, and Iago were finally separated from the Coldstone body and given their own robotic forms, we never got a proper continuation.
There’s also the Canmore clan, who have a deeper history with Demona than most, though the series never played favourites. That arc began with the City of Stone story arc, and every once in a while, surfaces in a future narrative. That’s where things were left (and yes, we’re ignoring the third season, since not many fans liked the direction when creator Greg Weisman wasn’t involved).
Followers of Gargoyles will be excited to learn that this comic book company will publish the story this creator has always wanted to tell. Whether that means exploring events before the previous comic runs or pushing beyond the cartoon’s timeline, those long-promised ideas are finally taking shape. He’s been sharing his ideas with fans for years, and now it seems this publisher is ready to go the extra mile.
From the Press Release:
“For me, this is a story thirty years in the making. One I’ve been longing to tell,” said Weisman. “So longtime fans are seriously not going to want to miss this. At the same time, it’s also a great place for new readers who know nothing about Gargoyles to jump aboard. We’re making sure that everything you need to know is right there on the page. Your Gargoyles addiction begins here and now!”
As each season of the original show progressed in relative real time, then despite being released way later, each comics phase picks up from that point and continues on, the Gargoyles saga has reached the pivotal era of 1997. Fans are invited to flash back in time to the electrifying fun of the 1990s and the brilliant energy that cartoons of that era brought to the table, with Gargoyles first and foremost in its class.
The titular Gargoyles only have eggs every 20 years, and the Manhattan Clan at the center of the saga have been keeping care of one playfully nicknamed “Egwardo.” The only problem is, it’s been stolen by arch-enemy Demona. As the Defenders of the Night try desperately to track down the egg, they’re also faced with an awakened ancient, all-powerful evil with a vendetta against the entire world. All that and more can be expected each and every month in this new blockbuster series.
Following an all-star team of incredible illustrators like George Kambadais, Drew Moss, Ciro Cangialosi, Pasquale Qualano, and even peers from the era of the show Frank Paur and Tad Stones, this new series brings the gregarious Gerardo Gambone to the forefront as Weisman’s latest collaborator. The two are joined by colorist Robby Bevard and letterer Jeff Eckleberry as well.
To match the thrilling tales from Weisman and Gambone inside the book, longtime Gargoyles comics editor Nate Cosby has assembled a squad of superstar artists for jaw-dropping covers featuring everyone’s favorite characters. Meghan Hetrick and Sebastian Piriz are joined by returning franchise artists Drew Moss and Frank Paur.
Editor Nate Cosby added, “Welcome to the first new ONGOING GARGOYLES SERIES in years! It’s a new day (night?) for our heroes. New characters, new stakes, new adventures! If you’ve ever been Gargoyles-curious, THIS is the perfect jumping-on point to be introduced to the Manhattan Clan. And if you’re a Day One fan, Greg Weisman’s got you…he’s beautifully threading centuries of Gargoyles lore through this new tale, and grounding the emotional stakes for Goliath and all of his brethren!”
Fans can also ask their Local Comic Shop about the premium mystery blind bags, which offer three copies of the issue featuring limited edition and exclusive variations on the cover pieces like lineart, foil and metal variants, and more surprises.
Readers interested in seeing the story that’s been told so far in the sequential art format can pick up the following releases:
Gargoyles: Classic Years (Disney) Paperback Volume One
Release Date: May 26, 2026
This volume reprints the Marvel Comics take of the series. Worthwhile for completionists.
Gargoyles: Clan Building (Disney) Paperback Volume Two
Release Date: July 28, 2026
Before Dynamite, there was Slave Labor Comics, which picked up the license to tell all-new tales. This edition gathers the first two series together.
Gargoyles: Bad Guys (Disney) Paperback Volume Three
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Continuing from the prior volume, the full narrative run is collected. In this mini-series, a handful of villains team up: Hunter, a member of a clan of gargoyle-slayers from Scotland; Dingo, a mercenary from Australia who once bonded with Matrix, a hive-mind of nanites; Yama, the gargoyle who betrayed his own clan; and Fang, who once tried to take over the underground sewers of Manhattan and failed. When originally printed, the final two issues never made it to print due to the license being lost.
From Dynamite’s catalogue, the following are also due August 2026. Although Dark Ages is considered out of print, it may receive a reprint at a later date.
- Here in Manhattan Volume One (collects #1–6)
- Here in Manhattan Volume Two (collects #7–12)
- Gargoyles: Quest
- Gargoyles: Demona
Disney Gargoyles Opening Montage
