My Father’s Dragon and Highlander Getting Graphic Novel Adaptations

Two very different films are getting the graphic novel treatment from Titan Comics.

“My Father’s Dragon,” adapted from the Netflix animated feature based on Ruth Stiles Gannett’s beloved children’s novel, is hitting shelves on Sep. 15. Meanwhile, “Highlander: The Original Screenplay,” based on Gregory Widen’s script that would be the basis for the cult fantasy action-adventure, is set for release in Nov 17.

“My Father’s Dragon,” published under the Titan Nova (YA) imprint, draws directly from the critically acclaimed film and features artwork developed by the award-winning Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, alongside Oscar-nominated director Nora Twomey. The story follows Elmer as he struggles to adjust after a sudden move to the city with his mother. He runs away in search of the mysterious Wild Island – and a dragon in desperate need of rescue. His journey introduces him to ferocious beasts, a strange and wondrous land, and the beginnings of an unforgettable friendship.

“Working with very talented creatives such as art director Áine McGuinness (‘Late Afternoon,’ ‘Éiru’), production designer Rosa Ballester Cabo (‘Song of the Sea,’ ‘The Breadwinner’) and screenwriter Meg LeFauve (‘Inside Out,’ ‘Inside Out 2’), on ‘My Father’s Dragon’ film was an incredible experience,” said Twomey. “Seeing the story take on a new life with an adaptation by the brilliant Samuel Sattin (‘Wolfwalkers,’ ‘Song of the Sea,’ and ‘The Secret of Kells’ graphic novels) is truly amazing, and to have the graphic novel adapted by the legendary Titan Comics is very exciting for everyone who worked on the film.”

For “Highlander: The Original Screenplay,” the novel presents the immortal saga of Connor MacLeod as Wilden first imagined it when he first wrote the script as a UCLA undergraduate, before it became the initial foundation for the cinema classic (now getting a big-screen reboot). Spanning centuries of history, epic duels, and shadowed rivalries, the story follows Connor’s journey across eras as he faces other immortals in a deadly contest for a mysterious and ultimate prize.

“I have been a fan of ‘Highlander’; since what feels like the dawn of time, so it’s a genuine thrill to bring this story back as originally envisaged by the man who created it all, Gregory Widen,” said Jonathan Wilkins, the editor of “Highlander: The Original Screenplay.”

“For the first time, readers will be able to experience this epic adventure set across the centuries. It’s been a genuine thrill to work with Gregory to discover the various avenues his story explored before filming began. So get ready to visit the blood-stained highlands of the mid-1500s and the seamy streets of New York of the early 1980s for a spectacular take on an immortal tale!”