Marvel Comics has announced a new anniversary special for Moon Girl and the Devil Dinosaur, as writer Brandon Montclair and artist Natasha Bastos return to write a new story. The one-shot will be in comic shops on April 2nd.
“Time flies when you’re having fun!” said Montclair. It was in 2015 that many talented creators joined Natacha Bustos and me to bring Moon Girl to life. It seems like only yesterday that Marvel had a new super-genius superhero—and she was only nine years old. To celebrate our 10th anniversary with this character, the two of us (and many more amazing talents) are celebrating Lunella Lafayette’s 10th birthday. Join the big party. ”
What is Moon Girl and the Demon Dinosaur 10th Anniversary Special?
Happy 10th birthday, Lunella!
This is a birthday celebration that has been in the works for 10 years, and the entire Marvel Universe is invited. But Moon Girl brings her own agenda to the party. What is her secret plan? And when the mischievous Impossible Man threatens to upend the festival, Lunella must rally guests the way only the smartest in the Marvel Universe can! MORE: WHO IS DEVIL GIRL AND MOON DINO?!
“Coming back to paint Moon Girl and the Demon Dinosaur feels like coming home,” Bastos said. “This series has always been important to me. It’s amazing how this character has resonated in so many different contexts over the past decade, and so many of our adult readers are reading these new pages. It’s interesting to think that these are the same kids who grew up reading the comic book series in the first place.”
“Brandon and Natasha gave us and Lunella one of the best birthday stories in Marvel history!” editor Mark Paniccia promised. “And we can’t wait for readers to discover Lunella’s descendant, Devil Girl, and her laser-eyed flying blue dinosaur! You won’t want to miss this special!!”
New York, NY — January 22, 2025 — Celebrate one of Marvel’s recent breakout stars with MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1, a giant-sized one-shot coming in April. Moon Girl co-creators screenwriter Brandon Montclair and artist Natasha Bastos return to create the original superhero action story that made the young super-genius and his prehistoric companions a pop culture success. Weaving a story filled with heartfelt storytelling. Additionally, MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 begins an important chapter in Lunella Laifatte’s legacy with the exciting debut of DEVIL GIRL AND MOON DINO, a mysterious duo from the distant future.
Happy 10th birthday, Lunella!
It’s a birthday celebration that’s been ten years in the making, and the entire Marvel Universe is invited. But Moon Girl brings her own agenda to the party. What is her secret plan? And when the mischievous Impossible Man threatens to upend the festival, Lunella must rally guests the way only the smartest in the Marvel Universe can! MORE: WHO IS DEVIL GIRL AND MOON DINO?!
“Time flies when you’re having fun!” said Montclair. It was in 2015 that many talented creators joined Natacha Bustos and me to bring Moon Girl to life. It seems like only yesterday that Marvel had a new super-genius superhero—and she was only nine years old. To celebrate our 10th anniversary with this character, the two of us (and many more amazing talents) are celebrating Lunella Lafayette’s 10th birthday. Join the big party. ”
“Coming back to paint Moon Girl and the Demon Dinosaur feels like coming home,” Bastos said. “This series has always been important to me. It’s amazing how this character has resonated in so many different contexts over the past decade, and so many of our adult readers are reading these new pages. It’s interesting to think that these are the same kids who grew up reading the comic book series in the first place.”
“Brandon and Natasha gave us and Lunella one of the best birthday stories in Marvel history!” editor Mark Paniccia promised. “And we can’t wait for readers to discover Lunella’s descendant, Devil Girl, and her laser-eyed flying blue dinosaur! You won’t want to miss this special!!”
In addition to the main cover by superstar artist Nick Bradshaw, MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 features variant covers by both Bastos and Anand Ramschron, the latter featuring Bastos’ iconic A nod to Moon Girl and the cover of Devil Dinosaur #1. Devil Girl and Moon Dino appear for the first time! Check out all three issues now and pre-order the one-shot editions at your local comic shop. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
Moon Girl and the Devil’s Dinosaur 10th Anniversary Special #1
Written by Brandon Montclair & Justina Ireland
Art: Natasha Bastos and Luca Claretti
Cover by Nick Bradshaw
VARIANT COVER BY NATACHA BUSTOS
VARIANT COVER BY ANAND RAMCHERON
Released on 4/2
