Internationally acclaimed creators Joann Sfar (Dungeon, The Rabbi’s Cat) and Tony Sandoval (DoomBoy, Watersnakes) are teaming up for the very first time — and the result is one of the most visually striking, richly imaginative graphic novels of the year. Dragons of Paris arrives December 2 from Magnetic Press, the Eisner Award–winning publisher known for bringing bold international work to English-speaking audiences.
This 104-page hardcover is poised to be one of 2025’s standout releases, merging Sfar’s folkloric storytelling with Sandoval’s dreamlike, atmospheric art into a book that feels both timeless and wildly inventive.
A Mythic Paris Awakens
Dragons of Paris asks a simple, irresistible question:
What if dragons invaded Paris during the Belle Époque?
Set in Paris, 1900, the story reveals that dragons have lived alongside humanity for millennia, imprisoned in the city’s many statues and gargoyles. Their slumber is maintained only by the sacrifice of a powerful magical being — a ritual that has quietly protected the city from devastation.
But peace can last only so long.
When a rebellious Hawaiian princess crosses paths with a mermaid in danger, her heroic intervention breaks the balance… and awakens an ancient threat beneath the City of Lights. From the catacombs to the shadow of Notre-Dame, the two women find themselves caught between rising mythic forces — and drawn toward one another in a tender romance lit by dragonfire.
What follows is a tale of adventure, sacrifice, and liberation woven through sweeping Parisian vistas and supernatural danger.
A Creative Team Born for Fairy Tales and Fire
“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.”
Sfar — one of the defining voices of modern Franco-Belgian comics — brings his signature blend of whimsy, philosophy, and charm. Meanwhile, Sandoval’s art infuses the book with ethereal textures, surreal landscapes, and expressive character work that feels carved from luminous smoke.
Together, their styles fuse seamlessly, creating a graphic novel that feels like a magical artifact from another age.
DRAGONS OF PARIS
Written by Joann Sfar
Art & Cover by Tony Sandoval
On Sale December 2, 2025
Hardcover • 104 pages • $24.99
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