Showcase: Nella the Princess Knight on sale now

By John Freeman on May 30, 2019

Egmont Publishing‘s latest issue of Showcase magazine, on sale now, is a special based on the popular Nick Jr. television series, Nella the Princess Knight.

Nella is an eight-year old picture-perfect princess, but that’s only part of her story. She’s more than a princess, and more than a knight. She’s a princess knight!

With the help of her friends, Sir Garrett, Trinket, and Clod, Nella breaks barriers, challenges expectations, and fights for justice during every adventure. A hero unlike any other, Nella always stays true to herself through determination and courage.

The television show focusses on problem-solving & heroism with heart. Its messaging empowers children to be more like Nella, a self-confident girl who defends her kingdom with kindness.

As well on as having proven very popular on TV, the pre-school property has also amassed over a massive 2.5 million installs of the app, Nella the Princess Knight: Kingdom Adventures. The positive portrayal of a strong heroine who breaks the fairy tale norm has also been heralded by press for its refreshing spin on traditional gender roles.

the Nella the Princess Knight: Kingdom Adventures app has had 2.5 million downloads

Published monthly, Showcase is one of Egmont’s own umbrella brands. Each issue covers a different topic from the very best children’s brands and current trends.

The exclusive issue of Showcase magazine introduces readers to Nella’s kingdom through stories, snap cards, Princess-themed puzzles, colouring and lots more to make, do and read. The issue is also accompanied by over 30 stickers and a free playset, featuring a figurine of Nella’s trusty unicorn sidekick, Trinket.

“We’re so excited to be partnering with Nickelodeon in bringing Nella and her friends to print,” said Kiran Vara, Publisher at Egmont, “and we’re sure that our readers will love learning more about their favourite Princess Knight through the magazine’s engaging activities.

“We think that the magazines market is ready for a girl just like Nella, who will empower our young audience to be their own hero!”

“We’re looking forward to expanding our longstanding partnership with Egmont to introduce our favourite Princess Knight to the magazine market,” added Marianne James, VP Consumer products UK and Northern and Eastern Europe. “Nella is a uniquely heroic character in the pre-school space and we can’t wait for readers enjoy the engaging new content and own their very own sidekick in Trinket!’

• Showcase: Nella the Princess Knight is on sale now in newsagents and supermarket in the UK, priced at £3.99

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.