Prince of Cats (graphic novel) explained

Prince of Cats
Publisher:	DC/Vertigo
Origdate:	11 September 2012
Creator:	Ronald Wimberly
Single Creator:	Y
Pages:	144
Us:	Y

Prince of Cats is a 2012 graphic novel by Ronald Wimberly.^[1] The story focuses on Tybalt, a character from Romeo and Juliet, and is set in 1980s New York.^[1] After being out of print for four years, the book was re-worked and re-released in 2016.^[2]

Legendary Entertainment won the filming rights to the graphic novel in July 2018, with Lakeith Stanfield set to play the lead role of Tybalt.^{[3] [4]} Spike Lee was attached to direct.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Prince Of Cats' Melds Comics, Hip-Hop And Shakespeare . Lehoczky . Etelka . NPR Books . NPR . 13 November 2016. 12 February 2017.
2. Web site: Ron Wimberly's Prince Of Cats updates Shakespeare through '80s pastiche . Hennum . Shea . Sava . Oliver. Rosberg . Caitlin . A.V. Club . Onion Inc.. 15 November 2016 . 12 February 2017.
3. News: Lakeith Stanfield is…The Prince Of Cats. Hughes. William. July 31, 2018. The A.V. Club. September 22, 2018.
4. News: Legendary Lands Graphic Novel 'Prince Of Cats' As Star Vehicle For Lakeith Stanfield. Fleming. Mike. July 31, 2018. Deadline. September 22, 2018.