Disney Announces Brand-New Stich Comic Series

Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025) became the #1 Motion Picture Association release of the year, breaking multiple records, including the biggest 4-day Memorial Day opening ever and the first 2025 film to reach $1 billion worldwide. Riding the Hawaiian wave of this success, Stitch is now set to return, bringing fans an all-new story.

If you are one of the millions who loved 2025’s Lilo & Stitch, then you are in for a real treat, as Disney has partnered with Dynamite Comics to bring fans a brand-new story starring Stitch.

Spearheaded by writers James III and Connor Ratliff, along with artist Greta Xella, comes Stitch #1, arriving on comic shelves August 27, 2025. Joining Stitch in this debut issue is his creator, Dr. Jumba Jookiba, promising a must-read series to hold fans over until the release of the in-development Lilo & Stitch 2.

Jumba’s Evil Schemes Go Awry Thanks to Stitch’s Chaos in New Series

Cover B Jae Lee Variant for Stitch #1 (2025)

The synopsis for Stitch #1 teases that Jumba is in danger of losing his membership in E.G.G.S. (the Evil Genius Group-slash-Syndicate). Having spent so much time on Earth, he hasn’t earned enough “Villain Points to re-up next year.” Though he no longer identifies as evil, Jumba is desperate to stay in the organization and avoid losing his place among the syndicate’s ranks.

To retain his E.G.G.S. membership, Jumba decides to create a series of evil inventions to rack up the needed Villain Points. However, he didn’t factor Stitch into his plan, and the chaotic blue furball manages to ruin every scheme. This setup promises a story full of hilarity and high action, keeping readers laughing while the mischief unfolds.

For fans of Stitch’s signature chaos, this is a can’t-miss read, delivering the same mischief that delighted audiences in the film. While it’s still unclear whether Lilo will appear, Pleakley is confirmed as part of the story, adding another familiar element for fans to enjoy throughout this high-energy, laugh-packed adventure.

Stitch’s Legacy Lives On for 2000s Kids: From Screen to Comic Book Chaos

Cover D Jennifer L. Meyer Variant for Stitch #1 (2025)

Ever since his 2002 debut in the original animated film, Stitch has become a pop-culture phenomenon, spawning sequels, animated TV series, a wide range of merchandise, and even video games, something 2000s kids remember fondly. Now, Stitch’s legacy continues with a brand-new comic series, giving fans another way to enjoy the mischievous blue furball’s adventures.

It will be interesting to see how fans receive the new series and whether it matches the overwhelming positivity of past Stitch projects. The original animated movie earned an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the live-action adaptation scored a 92% audience rating. Will fans be picking up Stitch’s latest adventure this August?

STITCH #1 is available August 27, 2025, from Dynamite!

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