Over the last few months Scoop has offered previews of The Three Musketeers-Disney's new direct-to-DVD Mickey Mouse animated feature. And now the grand premiere is here: as of this writing, Musketeers graces the shelves of your favorite video retailer. But the fun doesn't end there. As of Wednesday, September 1, comic shops and book stores unleash our own end of the project: Gemstone's Three Musketeers comics adaptation, a $3.95 prestige-format special.

Here's a chance to see old-time France as you've never seen it before. Writer David Gerstein and artist Fabrizio Petrossi tell of how palace janitors Mickey, Donald, and Goofy become musketeers to protect Princess Minnie-not knowing they're being manipulated by villainous Captain Pete. You'll also see Daisy as Minnie's lady-in-waiting, Clarabelle Cow as Pete's harridan lieutenant, and three Beagle Boys as vile rabble (hey, somebody had to play the part). The tale is topped by the Silly Symphonies' own Toby Tortoise, narrating goings-on in an outrageous accent.

Check out the images below for a look at Musketeers in its final, boldly colored form. This is the first Disney project from Gemstone containing all newly-commissioned material-and now's your chance to find it at book stores and comic shops. (And if you can't find a comic shop, no need to call for Musketeer assistance. Dial 1-800-COMIC BOOK and let our Comic Shop Locator Service experts help you. You can also visit http://www.gemstonepub.com/disney/. Mais oui!)