Upcoming fantasy Y.A. graphic novel to be illustrated by Fil-Am artist
“The Demon Prince,” a fantasy YA graphic novel by Fil-Am illustrator Lauren Dimaya and Australian author-artist Remi Lai will come out in 2026 | Photos from Lauren Dimaya/Instagram
Imagine this: You’re a royal guard who has been murdered by the cold-hearted prince you’ve sworn to protect. In death, you’re still serving the prince as part of a group of five demons and cannot move on to the afterlife. After 250 years, you’re still watching over the prince who has reincarnated into a regular—albeit still cold-hearted—high schooler.
Blessedly, there’s a way out of servitude and into a peaceful life after death. But the catch is, you have to help your prince fall in love.
Sounds interesting?
That’s the plot of “The Demon Prince,” a new young adult graphic novel written by Australian writer-artist Remy Lai and Filipino-American illustrator Lauren Dimaya.
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“The news is out (as of yesterday)!!! The epic @rrremylai has written an INCREDIBLE fantasy YA tale that I have the absolute honor to illustrate—we can’t wait for everyone to feast! Stay tuned!” wrote Dimaya on her Instagram after officially announcing the news.
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Not much has been released about the setting, other characters, and plot points, but what we do know is that “The Demon Prince” is slated for a 2026 release.
The graphic novel will be released by Walker Books US, a division of Candlewick Press.
