Disney Villains:
The Graphic Novels
The Graphic Novels
When Dynamite Entertainment launched a crowdfunded box set of Disney Villains comics, compiling the Scar, Cruella De Vil, Hades, and Maleficent series, I had the opportunity to conceptualize something special. The challenge was to develop a design language that unified the series as a whole while allowing each book to stand on its own. The packaging needed to feel like a seamless extension of the comics, while each cover had to capture the distinct personality and brand identity of its character without losing the integrity of the larger collection.
Maleficent Deluxe Cover
Scar Deluxe Cover
Cruella De Vil Deluxe Cover
Hades Deluxe Cover
My Approach
I didn’t want this to be just four covers sitting in a box. Instead, I explored how the books could interact as a set. That’s where the idea of a continuous spine illustration came in. By designing artwork that flows across all four volumes, the collection becomes more than just individual issues - it becomes a unified display piece.
To test the concept, I produced 3D mockups of a slipcase and cover. Seeing the concept come together in 3D really helped me refine how the artwork would align and how the slipcase would frame the books.
Reflections
This was a creative experiment that pushed me to think differently about packaging and collectible design. I liked the challenge of balancing each villain’s unique cover identity with a harmonized look that ties the set together. In the end, it’s one of those projects where the process was just as rewarding as the final result.
Clients
Disney
Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite Entertainment
Project Type
Print Design
Art Direction
Book Design
Book Cover Design
Book Packaging
Graphic Novels
Comic Book Design
Art Direction
Book Design
Book Cover Design
Book Packaging
Graphic Novels
Comic Book Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Canva (3D-Rendered Work Samples)
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Canva (3D-Rendered Work Samples)