Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. But it wasn't always that way... discover the story behind Jack's title in this manga miniseries.
Years ago, Jack and Oogie Boogie were close friends. Both eager to prove themselves, they poured all their passion into their fantastical projects to earn their rightful place as the scariest duo in town. But there could only be one Pumpkin King! What could have happened to turn two best friends into such bitter rivals?
When Edgar the Pumpkin King declares his retirement, a contest to decide his successor takes place between friends-turned-rivals Jack and Oogie Boogie. Fans of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas will love seeing favourite characters such as Jack Skellington, Oogie Boogie, Sally and Lock, Shock, and Barrel in this original story set before the events of the film.
This perfectly creepy manga miniseries collects together issues 1-5 of Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Battle for Pumpkin King into one graphic novel!
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781800788008
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 460 g
Dimensions: 254 x 181 x 11 mm
Perfect for fans of the original film and newcomers alike this tale is a must-read for 12+ year olds who enjoy a fast-paced mix of gothic charm and light-hearted fun. - School Reading List
Thrilling - Armadillo
This book is brilliant. I love Nightmare before Christmas and so this was perfect for me. It explains things from the film that might not make as much sense.
I loved all the concept art in the back and the stories of...
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I loved this graphic novel The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of my favourite films and I've loved all the books that have been brought out since and this graphic novel is now included!
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