On Tuesday, February 17th (bookstores) and Wednesday, February 18th (comic shops), Mad Cave StudiosPapercutz imprint is releasing a trade paperback for DISNEY MULAN: Mulan’s Adventure Journal – The Palace of Secrets – an original graphic novel that stars Mulan from Disney’s Mulan! Perfect for middle-grade readers who love graphic novels and the Disney Princesses!

Here’s a look at the cover, storyline, and preview pages
for Mad Cave Studios’ release this week…

DISNEY MULAN: Mulan’s Adventure Journal – The Palace of Secrets

Story by Rhona Cleary
Comics Pencils by Agnese Innocente
Comics Paints by Gaia Cardinali
Watercolor Illustrations by Ilaria Urbinati
Letters by Alta Fedeltà

Cover Art by Paulina Ganucheau

Genre: Action/Adventure
Age Range: Kids
Pages: 98
SRP: $12.99 (TPB)/$17.99 (HC)

On Sale:
2/17/26 (bookstores)
2/18/26 (comic shops)

An unseen enemy lurks in the Imperial Palace—and only Mulan can stop it. But with court politics and rising doubts, even she isn’t sure she belongs. Can Mulan rise to the challenge and save China once more? A bold graphic novel adventure starring Disney’s legendary warrior!

An invisible enemy is threatening the Emperor’s life inside the Imperial Palace walls and Mulan is the only one he trusts to help him. But among all the unspoken rules of the court, Mulan feels discouraged and hopeless. Can she rise to the Emperor’s expectations, defeat the dark threat, and save China once again?


About Papercutz:

Papercutz is dedicated to publishing great graphic novels for all ages. Popular with reluctant readers and gifted readers alike, Papercutz graphic novels for kids, tweens, and teens include a wide range of genres, including humor, action adventure, mystery, horror, and favorite characters. We work every day to introduce young readers to the imaginative wonders waiting to be discovered in comics.


About Mad Cave Studios:

Driven by madness and committed to quality. Mad Cave Studios provides quality entertainment with a fresh take on an array of genres. From fantasy and action to sci-fi and horror, Mad Cave publishes stories that resonate with unapologetic and authentic audiences.


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