Turma da Mônica – Laços

2013 graphic novel

ISBN 9788565484572

Turma da Mônica - Laços (transl. Monica's Gang - Bonds) is a 2013 Brazilian graphic novel written and illustrated by Vitor Cafaggi and Lu Cafaggi (known for the Puny Parker strips, based on the childhood of Peter Parker), based on the Monica's Gang characters created by Maurício de Sousa. It is part of the Graphic MSP series of graphic novels based on Maurício de Sousa characters.

Synopsis

Fluffy disappeared. To find his pet dog Jimmy Five will count with the help of his friends Smudge, Monica and Maggy in an "infallible" plan.^[1]

Inspiration

The Cafaggi brother's inspiration for the graphic novel came from children's films from the 1980s such as Stand by Me and The Goonies.^[2]

Film adaptation

In December 2015, it was announced the production of a live-action film based on the graphic novel and set to be released on June 27, 2019. The film actually released on December 31, 2021.

References

^ "Comix Book Shop - A maior Loja de Quadrinhos e Mangás do Brasil".
^ "Turma da Mônica: Laços | Crítica". 28 June 2013.

Monica and Friends

Creator: Mauricio de Sousa

Franchise

Publications
TV series
Monica Toy
Monica Adventures
Gibizinho
Clássicos do Cinema - Turma da Mônica
Graphic MSP

Characters

Main characters	Monica Jimmy Five Smudge Maggy Blu
Related works	Chuck Billy 'n' Folks Chuck Billy Tina's Pals Bug-a-Booo The Cavern Clan Lionel's Kingdom The Funnies Horacio's World The Tribe Pelezinho Ronaldinho Gaúcho

Films

Live-action	Mônica e Cebolinha: No Mundo de Romeu e Julieta (1979) Monica and Friends: Bonds (2019) Monica and Friends: Lessons (2021) Monica Teen: Reflexes of Fear (2024)
Animation	The Adventures of Monica and Friends (1982) The Princess and the Robot (1984) The New Adventures of Monica and Friends (1986) O Natal de Todos Nós (1992) Cine Gibi: O Filme (2004) Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time (2007)