Disney Villains: Ursula #3 arrives this week with a plot development that could upend the comic’s power balance: the merman Triton now carries the combined power of two dethroned sea witches, and Ursula maneuvers to send him into the maw of an even older rival. The issue promises a decisive underwater confrontation with direct consequences for the regent of Atlantica.
In the new installment, Ursula and her companion Spindrift react to a growing threat: Triton’s trident has absorbed the magic of two fallen Sea Witches, making him a more dangerous opponent than a simple mortal. Rather than meet him face‑to‑face, Ursula schemes to divert Triton toward Charybdis, one of her most ancient and powerful sisters, hoping the clash will preserve her own hold on power.
Sherri L. Smith (writer) and illustrator Gabriele Bagnoli lead the creative team on this issue, which is complemented by a series of variant covers from artists including Mirka Andolfo, Jae Lee & June Chung, Robert Quinn, Shatoki Shiki, and Francesca Carità. Early preview pages emphasize sweeping underwater compositions and the physicality of Ursula’s presence—tentacles, currents and the visual weight of the trident figure prominently.
The narrative shift matters because it reframes Triton not merely as an adversary but as a catalyst for internal conflict among the Sea Witches. If Triton’s challenge neutralizes Charybdis, Ursula’s strategy could backfire; if he fails, Ursula’s maneuvering may tighten her control. Either outcome alters the series’ trajectory and raises the stakes for subsequent issues.
- Title: Disney Villains: Ursula #3
- Writer: Sherri L. Smith
- Artist: Gabriele Bagnoli
- Variant covers: Mirka Andolfo; Jae Lee & June Chung; Robert Quinn; Shatoki Shiki; Francesca Carità
- On sale: April 29, 2026
- Price: $4.99 (standard and variant covers)
Readers looking for tonal cues should note the issue leans into political intrigue and familial rivalry rather than straightforward battle sequences. The creative team appears to be using spectacle—striking cover art and dynamic page layouts—to underline a quieter, strategic conflict about legacy and authority beneath the waves.
For collectors and readers tracking the series, this issue functions as a potential turning point: it consolidates previous plot threads while setting up a decisive encounter that could determine who rules Atlantica going forward. Keep an eye on the published preview pages for a clearer sense of pacing and how the confrontation with Charybdis is staged.
Expect the full issue at comic shops and digital retailers this Wednesday; the combination of a narrative inflection point and multiple collectible covers makes this entry notable for both casual readers and collectors following the Disney Villains line.
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