★ The highly acclaimed screenwriter and graphic novel author Richard Ashley Hamilton—creator of DreamWorks’ iconic IPs such as “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Trollhunters”—delivers his blockbuster new work for 2026!
★ Meet one of history’s greatest mischief-makers—and you might be surprised to learn that it’s none other than the legendary Leonardo da Vinci! This is an epic adventure story that blends Sherlock Holmes–style wit with the Indiana Jones–esque daring of Dr. Jones, brought to life in a full-color comic that vividly portrays a young Leonardo da Vinci traversing through history, packed with action-packed sequences, comedic elements, and boundless fun.
★ For children aged 7 and up.

Meet the Original Prank Artist! Most people think of Leonardo Da Vinci as some old guy painting stuff hundreds of years ago…yet even Da Vinci was once a bold, troublemaking kid who craved adventure—this is his story! Equal parts Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones.
Most people think of Leonardo Da Vinci as some old guy painting stuff hundreds of years ago…yet even Da Vinci was once a bold, troublemaking kid who craved adventure—this is his story! Young Leo has spent his childhood exploring art and engineering (and creepy caves) in the freedom of his hometown. But when his long-lost dad drags Leo to an apprenticeship far away, our boy genius soon finds himself out of his depth…and in a city on the brink of war! Fortunately, Leo also finds two new friends who change his life forever: Tano, a charmingly clumsy chum from Africa, and Filomena, a pre-teen patron who funds Leo’s latest inventions and always wears a mysterious smile—the smile which will inspire Da Vinci’s most famous portrait. Together, Leo, Filomena, and Tano uncover a deadly conspiracy that threatens the entire world…only nobody believes them, since they’re “just kids.” So Leo and his pals must grab everyone’s attention the only way they know how—with elaborate pranks that harness the true power of Art to open eyes and change minds. Equal parts Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones, Leo Da Vinci leaps out of history and into our hearts in an epic tale full of action, comedy, and full-color fun!

Richard Ashley Hamilton (Screenwriter/Creator)
Richard Ashley Hamilton is an award-winning Cuban-American screenwriter and writer best known for crafting stories for numerous DreamWorks Animation series, including the “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Trollhunters,” and “3Below” animated franchises, as well as Guillermo del Toro’s “The Book of Arcadia.” He also served as a writer on the Daytime Emmy–winning first season of “How to Train Your Dragon: Race to the Edge” and on the Lumière Award–winning VR experience “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Journey.” Yet at heart, Richard has always been a comic book enthusiast, having created comics for publishers such as Dark Horse Comics, Aftershock/Seismic Press, and Papercutz. Currently, he is working on two young adult graphic novel series for the Magpie brand, and his children’s horror novel “The Fear Book Club” was selected for the 2022 American Library Association’s Young Adult Library Services Association’s official list of recommended titles.
Richard lives in Glendale, California, with his wife, two sons, and a husky named Lulu.

Marco Matrone (Illustrator)
Marco Matrone, born in Naples in 1985, is an illustrator and colorist. In 2016, he worked as a colorist on “Sword & Sorcery” for Ares Games. In 2017, he illustrated “The Last Monster,” published by Magic Press. He has served as a colorist for Sergio Bonelli Editore’s “Commissario Ricciardi” and “Il Bastardo di Pizzofalcone.” In addition, he has illustrated “4Hoods.” In 2018, he co-authored “Senzombra,” published by the Bao imprint. In 2019, he worked as a storyboard artist, concept artist, and character designer for the animated film “Walking Liberty.” In 2021, he illustrated “The Fear Book Club,” published by Aftershock, which was written by Richard Ashley Hamilton. In 2024, he once again collaborated with Hamilton, illustrating “The Detective,” published by the Magpie brand.