The Battle for Pumpkin King (Graphic Novel)

Written by Deborah Allo

Part of the Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas series

Two friends vie for the Pumpkin King title, but rivalry brews. What tore them apart?

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128 pages· 4,782 words· Est. 54 min read

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Bookroo's summary

In Halloween Town, Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie were once inseparable, united by their ambition to become the Pumpkin King. As they compete for the coveted title, their friendship unravels, leading to a bitter rivalry. What forces are at play behind their transformation from allies to adversaries? Dive into their past and uncover the secrets that changed everything in this thrilling tale of ambition, betrayal, and the quest for power. Relive the enchanting world of The Nightmare Before Christmas and discover the hidden truths that shaped its iconic characters.

From the publisher

The New York Times Best Seller! Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. But it wasn’t always that way… Years ago, Jack and Oogie Boogie were close friends. Both eager to prove themselves, they poured all their passion into their fantastical projects to earn their rightful place as the scariest duo in town. But there could only be one Pumpkin King! What could have happened to turn two best friends into such bitter rivals? “Even if you are not familiar with the original film, the graphic novel The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Battle For Pumpkin King does justice to the original. Dan Conner’s writing flows the story with the right amount of humour. Deborah Allo draws every line as if the environment and the characters are alive and we are there in the town with them. We can not miss the finesse in colouring that Roberto Scalia executes. My overall impression is that this story is beautifully illustrated; it has easy-to-follow, funny dialogues with cleverly placed subtexts on the importance of friendship and honesty.” – Ilgın Side Soysal, The Comics Beat

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