Turma da Mônica – Laços

This article is about the graphic novel. For the film, see Monica and Friends: Bonds.
Turma da Mônica - Laços
Publication information
PublisherPanini Comics
GenreAdventure
Publication dateJune, 2013
Main character(s)Monica's Gang
Creative team
Written byVitor Cafaggi
Lu Cafaggi
Artist(s)Vitor Cafaggi
Lu Cafaggi
Collected editions
Turma da Mônica - LaçosISBN 9788565484572

Turma da Mônica - Laços (transl. Monica's Gang - Bonds) is a 2013 Brazilian graphic novel written and illustrated by Vitor Cafaggi and Lu Cafaggi (known for the Puny Parker strips, based on the childhood of Peter Parker), based on the Monica's Gang characters created by Maurício de Sousa. It is part of the Graphic MSP series of graphic novels based on Maurício de Sousa characters.

Synopsis

Fluffy disappeared. To find his pet dog Jimmy Five will count with the help of his friends Smudge, Monica and Maggy in an "infallible" plan.[1]

Inspiration

The Cafaggi brother's inspiration for the graphic novel came from children's films from the 1980s such as Stand by Me and The Goonies.[2]

Film adaptation

In December 2015, it was announced the production of a live-action film based on the graphic novel and set to be released on June 27, 2019. The film actually released on December 31, 2021.

References

  1. ^ "Comix Book Shop - A maior Loja de Quadrinhos e Mangás do Brasil".
  2. ^ "Turma da Mônica: Laços | Crítica". 28 June 2013.


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