Udon Entertainment is lauching a new line of books that interprets the lives of historical figures through a traditional manga format, starting with Charles M. Schulz, the beloved cartoonist creator of the PEANUTS™ comic strips.

Here is a little more from a recent press release:

“Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz is a 168-page manga graphic novel written and illustrated by Yuzuru Kuki. This authorized biography spans Charles Schulz’s life, from his youth growing up in Minnesota, through a burgeoning love of drawing and his time in the army, to becoming one of the most recognized and beloved cartoonists in the world. Told in a clear and welcoming style perfect for readers young and old, this gripping manga story touches on many real-world historical events that impacted Schulz’s life, and the ways Peanuts impacted those events! In addition to the wonderful manga, Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz includes a timeline of major events in the world during Schulz’s life, a selection of beautiful archival photos and information about Schulz and Peanuts, and a bibliography for further reading.”

Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz will be available in stores everywhere in October 2024. For those attending the San Diego Comic-Con International: San Diego, advance copies will be available at the PEANUTS™ booth!

Previews from Udon: