A little fairy tale character with a big story is set to star in an original graphic novel through Silverline. Tiny is a modernized adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s Thumbelina, written by Silverline founder Roland Mann and illustrated by newcomer Deonna Herrold. The graphic novel arrives in January 2025.

“I’ve always loved fairy tales,” Mann said. “They are often stories of misunderstood characters who assemble a group of misfits to help them overcome tremendous challenges. They are stories of struggle, redemption, and freedom, and they’re very much like superhero stories told from a different angle.”

In the modern retelling, Thumbelina is kidnapped by a troll who lives under a bridge who plans to force her to marry his son. Once she escapes, the tiny girl will meet anthropomorphic fairy tale creatures and critters who can be friendly and funny, and sometimes unhelpful.

“Deonna’s art really brings this story to life,” Mann said. “She so great with the different fairy tale creatures and her wonderful expressions have made the story pop. This will really resonate with fans of fairy tales, Scholastic graphic novels, and Disney animated cartoons. I gotta start thinking of a sequel!”

“I’ve always been interested in fairly tales,” Herrold said. “My influences are obviously Disney and Dreamworks, but also everyone from fantasy greats like Arthur Rackham to the modern Norwegian illustrator Malin Falch.”

Tiny is in the November issue of Diamond Comic Distributors’ PREVIEWS catalog.