Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is officially returning just in time for Spooky Season with a brand-new release starring Jack Skellington’s ghostly and beloved pup, Zero. While the original 1993 film will always be a timeless classic, the first look at this upcoming release confirms it will be nothing short of stunning.

Those obsessed with all things The Nightmare Before Christmas may remember that, back in 2018, Tokyopop partnered with Disney Manga to bring fans the 20-part series Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – Zero’s Journey by writer Stu Levy and artist Kei Ishiyama. The manga follows Zero after the ghostly pup gets lost and must rely on the residents of Christmas Town to help him find his way back home.

Zero’s Journey was a stunning expansion of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas universe, ultimately concluding in 2020 with a well-earned epilogue. Now, however, fans can mark their calendars for October 6, 2026, when the manga returns in an ultimate full-color graphic novel edition complete with sprayed edges. This special edition will not only serve as a comprehensive collection of the manga but also as a gorgeous collector’s piece that any The Nightmare Before Christmas fan will want to get their hands on. Readers can find full details concerning the release below.

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Returns in October with Artistic Masterpiece

Main Cover by Kei Ishiyama for Disney Manga: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – Zero’s Journey Ultimate Full-Color Graphic Novel Edition with Sprayed Edges HC (2026)

Disney Manga: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – Zero’s Journey Ultimate Full-Color Graphic Novel Edition with Sprayed Edges HC will collect the complete original manga series, first published in 2018-2020. In addition to bringing the entire series together in one volume, this special edition will feature a brand-new luxe cover design, hardcover binding, and sprayed edges, making it the ultimate collector’s edition and a visual standout on any bookshelf.

The 416-page hardcover edition is priced at $54.99, with retailers including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Powell’s, Barnes & Noble, and more now accepting pre-orders. For those who have yet to dive into Zero’s Journey, the official synopsis for the manga can be found below in its entirety:

Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town and creative genius behind the most spooktacular scares. Beside him through every great new creepy concept is his ever-faithful ghost pup, Zero. Finding himself lost in a curious land of baked goods, hand-wrapped presents, decorated trees, and joyful caroling, Zero must traverse the unfamiliar world of Christmas Town to find his way home!

While fans will still have to wait to see a first look at the interior pages and sprayed edges, Disney Manga has released a first look at the never-before-published cover illustration by Kei Ishiyama, one of the original artists behind the series. The cover is both simple and stunning, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of Tim Burton’s iconic world as it spotlights Zero with his glowing Jack-O’-Lantern nose and his recognizable tombstone doghouse in the background.

Fans should also keep in mind that this cover will likely look even more stunning in person, thanks to its hardcover format and large premium collector’s-edition size, which measures 6-5/8 × 10-3/16 inches. With its oversized dimensions, full-color presentation, and collector-focused features, this edition is shaping up to be a stunning addition to any The Nightmare Before Christmas fan’s bookshelf.

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – Zero’s Journey (Ultimate Full-Color Graphic Novel Edition with Sprayed Edges) from Disney Manga will be available to read on October 6, 2026!