Magnetic Press to Publish The First-Ever English Translation of the Stunning Graphic Novel, Featuring Dragons, Mermaids, and Magic in the City of Lights
Internationally acclaimed creators writer Joann Sfar (Dungeon, The Rabbi’s Cat) and artist Tony Sandoval (DoomBoy, Watersnakes) are joining forces for the first time in Dragons of Paris, a folkloric, playful, and liberating graphic novel due out on December 2 from Magnetic Press, the Eisner Award–winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels from around the world since 2013.
What if dragons invaded Paris during the Belle Époque? Paris, 1900. For thousands of years, dragons have lived hidden from everyone, sealed in statues and gargoyles throughout the city. Legend has it that only the sacrifice of a being of great magic can protect Paris from their wrath and maintain their slumber. But when a roguish Hawaiian princess rescues a mermaid from suspicious danger, the malevolent shadow of dragons grows once again over the City of Lights. From the catacombs to the parvis of Notre-Dame, a romance is born under the awakening of a thousand-year-old evil.
“This beautiful graphic novel is an amazing vehicle for Sfar and Sandoval’s talents,” says Magnetic Press Founder and Publisher Mike Kennedy. “They weave their imaginations into a canvas of adventures, battles, sacrifices, love, and humor that’s as touching as it is exhilarating.”
Perhaps best known for co-creating the parody fantasy comic series Dungeon with Lewis Trondheim, Joann Sfar is considered one of the most influential figures in the new wave of Franco-Belgian comics. His unique storytelling style is complemented by Tony Sandoval’s surreal, atmospheric artwork. As a graphic designer, illustrator, and comic artist, Sandoval’s work has earned him fans and acclaim in Mexico, Europe, and around the world. Together, the two creators’ unique styles and passion for the comics medium fuse together to create an incredible 104-page hardcover graphic novel.
DRAGONS OF PARIS
WRITTEN BY JOANN SFAR
ART BY TONY SANDOVAL
COVER BY TONY DANDOVAL
ON SALE December 2, 2025 | $24.99 | 104 PGS. | HC
About the Creators
Joann Sfar is a French comic book artist, writer, and filmmaker, born in 1971 in Nice, France. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the new wave of Franco-Belgian comics, known for his distinctive storytelling and artistic style. His works often explore themes of Jewish heritage, philosophy, and fantasy, with notable titles including The Rabbi’s Cat, Little Vampire, and Dungeon, a cult-favorite series co-created with Lewis Trondheim. Sfar has also ventured into film making, directing Gainsbourg: Vie Héroïque, a biopic about the legendary French musician Serge Gainsbourg. His creative influences range from classic comic artists like Will Eisner and Hugo Pratt to painters such as Marc Chagall.
Tony Sandoval is a Mexican comic book artist and writer known for his dreamlike, surreal storytelling and distinctive, atmospheric artwork. Born in 1973 in northwestern Mexico, Sandoval initially worked in graphic design before shifting his focus to comics, where he quickly gained recognition for his unique blend of fantasy, horror, and emotional depth. His works, including DoomBoy, Watersnakes, and A Glance Backward, have been published internationally, earning him multiple Eisner Award nominations. Sandoval’s autobiographical graphic novel, Rendez-vous in Phoenix, recounts his perilous journey across the U.S.-Mexico border for love, offering a deeply personal perspective on immigration and sacrifice. With a career spanning Europe and beyond, Sandoval continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, captivating readers with his evocative, painterly illustrations and poetic narratives.