Mufasa

Mufasa is the wise and noble king of the Pride Lands in The Lion King, father to Simba and mate to Sarabi. He rules with strength and compassion, guiding his son with lessons about responsibility, courage, and the circle of life.

Regal, resonant, and unforgettable, Mufasa made his comics debut in Disney's Action Club #1 in 1997, brought to the page by D. G. Chichester and Cosme Quartieri in the Copper/Modern Age. His presence spans nearly three decades of comics history — from that late-'90s debut through to 2026 — appearing across titles like The Lion King, Disney's Action Club, and Disney Villains: Scar, where he shares the page with iconic figures including Simba, Nala, Zazu, and the villainous Scar himself. Published under Dynamite Entertainment, Mufasa may have a modest catalog count, but the company he keeps and the titles that carry his name speak to the enduring gravity he brings to every page he graces.