Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo

When a villain threatens every universe, only two unlikely best friends--Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo--can stop him with the power of courage, trust, and joy. Universes collide, worlds crumble, and the only hope rests on the unshakable bond between Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo. Friendship is the ultimate weapon when two unlikely allies rise to face a sorcerer determined to erase every reality.

Friendship is a powerful thing. Hailing from two different universes, Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo are brought together because of Roy Higgins, a powerful sorcerer, determined to eradicate his sworn enemy in every single reality. Roy's singular focus on his foe has made him paranoid, angry, violent and mean. His corrupting influence threatens to destroy every universe in existence. The only two that can put a stop to Roy, through bravery, hope, trust and joy, are new best friends, Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo.

Author: Sean Ryan
Publisher: Papercutz
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781545827079
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 87

About the Author
Sean Ryan has worked in the comic book industry for over two decades. After being an editor at both Marvel and DC Comics, Sean transitioned to writing where he wrote a New York Times-bestselling volume of New Suicide Squad for DC Comics, and for Marvel Comics, he wrote issues Nova, Prowler, and Spider-Man. Also with Marvel, in collaboration with the Allegheny Health Network, he wrote Vitals, a comic honoring frontline nurses dealing with COVID-19 pandemic. The issue was featured on Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, CBS This Morning and CNN. In addition to comics, Sean co-wrote a series of early reader chapter books for Disney Publishing featuring Spider-Man and other Marvel heroes.

Giulia Giacomino is a comic artist, colorist, and cover artist who tells stories with pencils and colors. After studying at the International School of Comics in Turin, she launched her career with graphic novels for Shockdom before expanding onto the international stage. Her work includes collaborations with publishers such as Sumerian Comics, Frissons, Dark Horse, Dynamite, and Disney. Recent highlights include illustrating the new Lilo & Stitch series with Greg Pak, coloring Gargoyles and Hercules with George Kambadais, and contributing to the official artbook for Devolver Digital and Doinksoft's Gunbrella. Constantly exploring new styles and approaches, Giulia brings imagination and versatility to every project, always striving to grow, experiment, and give visual voice to new worlds.

Valerio Alloro is an Italian colorist and illustrator. He has worked with Dark Horse Comics on titles such as Ham-Let, Hotel Rem, Top Secret Service, and Small Town Spirits. For the same publisher, in collaboration with Fantasy Flight Games, he provided the colors for Arkham Horror: The Terror at the End of Time (issues 1-4). He later joined the team at Storm King Comics, contributing to works including Civilians, Tales of Science Fiction Vol. 9, Long Haul, and Dead Flowers. He also worked on the final graphic novel of the animated series Final Space, created by Olan Rogers, and contributed as colorist to Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories (#7 and Vol. 2: Scum and Villainy).