A SNEAK PEEK at XANAR & MR. TUXEDO
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A Robot. A Penguin. And a Multiversal Threat That Only Friendship Can Stop.
A new villain is threatening every universe in existence, and only two unlikely best friends can stop him. A boyish robot and a gruff, one-eyed penguin team up to save the universe as we know it this Summer with the power of courage, trust, and joy. Writer Sean Ryan (Nova, The Amazing Spider-Man) teams up with artist Giulia Giacomino (Disney Lilo & Stitch), colorist Valerio Alloro (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories), and letterer Lucas Gattoni (Justice League Red, Mr. Terrific: Year One) to bring you XANAR & MR. TUXEDO this July from Papercutz!
Writer - Sean Ryan
Artist - Giulia Giacomino
Colorist - Valerio Alloro
Letterer - Lucas Gattoni
When a villain threatens every universe, only two unlikely best friends—Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo—can stop him with the power of courage, trust, and joy. Universes collide, worlds crumble, and the only hope rests on the unshakable bond between Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo. Friendship is the ultimate weapon when two unlikely allies rise to face a sorcerer determined to erase every reality.
Friendship is a powerful thing. Hailing from two different universes, Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo are brought together because of Roy Higgins, a powerful sorcerer, determined to eradicate his sworn enemy in every single reality. Roy’s singular focus on his foe has made him paranoid, angry, violent and mean. His corrupting influence threatens to destroy every universe in existence. The only two that can put a stop to Roy, through bravery, hope, trust and joy, are new best friends, Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo.
Sean Ryan shared: "It still doesn't feel real that Xanar & Mr. Tuxedo is really a graphic novel that is going to be released. I came up with these characters 26 years ago, and so now to see them brought to life so exquisitely by Giulia is surreal. I hope readers love these characters and want to follow them in any future adventures they might have. And maybe, also, for them to find joy in Xanar's persistent optimism in the face of aggressive anger, despair, and fear."
Perfect for readers ages 10-14, Xanar & Mr. Tuxedo goes on sale July 7, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827079 | $14.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827086 | $19.99) formats. Order from your favorite bookstore, comic shop, or papercutz.com.
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