Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz is a wonderful new way to explore the history of the famed cartoonist! Udon Entertainment just announced that it will create a line of new manga releases that delves into the lives of notable figures. Its first release will look into the life of the Peanuts creator, with advance copies available for purchase at Comic-Con International: San Diego. The public release will come later this year in October.
About Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz
Today UDON Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of a new line of manga titles, MANGA BIOGRAPHIES, which will see the lives of some of history’s most interesting and influential people be brought to the globe-spanning medium of manga. UDON is proud to begin this line with Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz, exploring the life and times of the revered creator of the internationally beloved Peanuts comic strip.
Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz is a 168-page manga graphic novel written and illustrated by Yuzuru Kuki. This authorized biography spans Charles Schulz’s life, from his youth growing up in Minnesota, through a burgeoning love of drawing and his time in the army, to becoming one of the most recognized and beloved cartoonists in the world. Told in a clear and welcoming style perfect for readers young and old, this gripping manga story touches on many real-world historical events that impacted Schulz’s life, and the ways Peanuts impacted those events! In addition to the wonderful manga, Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz includes a timeline of major events in the world during Schulz’s life, a selection of beautiful archival photos and information about Schulz and Peanuts, and a bibliography for further reading.
Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz will be available in stores everywhere in October 2024. Special advance copies will be sold at Comic-Con International: San Diego, available at the PEANUTS™ booth at the event.
Udon Entertainment hopes to release a new installment of Manga Biographies three times a year. If you’re looking for some more manga to check out, why not read our newest Manga Minis column? Stay tuned for more anime and manga news here on Miso!
