Brazillian cartoonist Mauricio de Sousa is teaming with publisher Panini and DC Entertainment for a crossover event between the de Sousa’s character Monica and the heroes and villains of DC according to a press release by Panini. The crossover will take place in the December issues of the magazines Mônica, Cebolinha, Cascão, Magali, Chico Bento and Turma da Mônica along with additional stories being told in the December and January issues of the Mônica Jovem Group. Characters appearing in the stories include Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Joker, Catwoman and more.
For those unfamiliar, the comic strip Monica’s Gang has been around since 1963 and the characters have been seen in animation, film, toys, and even video games.
“We are proud to bring together the fun and surprising world of Monica and her gang with the iconic heroes of the DC universe. After more than 15 years as editors of DC Comics in Brazil and a decade of partnership with Mauricio de Sousa and MSP, it was time to give life to a team as incredible as this. If you found it impossible to mix the universe of the Limoeiro neighborhood with the atmospheres of Metropolis, Gotham City and Paradise Island, prepare for the great surprise that is to come in our publications, ” says Marco M. Lupoi, Director of Publications of the Panini Group.
The magazine will be available in newsstands across Brazil as well as on Panini’s website for purchase. If you live in Brazil let us know if you plan on picking up the crossover and be sure to let us know just how popular Monica’s Gang is with readers.
