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In the United States, the comic was initially released as graphic novels underneath Disney's "Hyperion Books" publishing label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues, ending in the middle of the second story arc. The United Kingdom fared a bit better, seeing the release of everything up to issue seventy-four, but still {{left hanging}} in the middle of the seventh story arc. In October 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation, with the first five story arcs being released as of August 2019, with the sixth to be completed January 2020. There also exists chapter book {{novelization}}s of the first two story arcs, as well as a short-lived [[ForeignRemake Japanese manga version]] that was serialized in Kadokawa's "Monthly Asuka" magazine (consisting of the original scripts with new artwork by [[Manga/CrescentMoon Haruko Iida]]) that covered the first story arc and was later collected in two tankōbon.

In the United States, the comic was initially released as graphic novels underneath Disney's "Hyperion Books" publishing label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues, ending in the middle of the second story arc. The United Kingdom fared a bit better, seeing the release of everything up to issue seventy-four, but still {{left hanging}} in the middle of the seventh story arc. In October 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation, with the first five story arcs being released as of May 2019. There also exists chapter book {{novelization}}s of the first two story arcs, as well as a short-lived [[ForeignRemake Japanese manga version]] that was serialized in Kadokawa's "Monthly Asuka" magazine (consisting of the original scripts with new artwork by [[Manga/CrescentMoon Haruko Iida]]) that covered the first story arc and was later collected in two tankōbon.

The comic book series has seen publication in over sixty countries. In the United States, the comic was initially released as graphic novels underneath Disney's "Hyperion Books" publishing label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues, ending in the middle of the second story arc. The United Kingdom fared a bit better, seeing the release of everything up to issue seventy-four, but still {{left hanging}} in the middle of the seventh story arc. In October 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation, with the first five story arcs being released as of May 2019. There also exists chapter book {{novelization}}s of the first two story arcs, as well as a short-lived [[ForeignRemake Japanese manga version]] that was serialized in Kadokawa's "Monthly Asuka" magazine (consisting of the original scripts with new artwork by [[Manga/CrescentMoon Haruko Iida]]) that covered the first story arc and was later collected in two tankōbon.

[[caption-width-right:350:"You are the new Guardians of the Veil..."[[note]]Clockwise from top: [[LovableNerd Taranee Cook]], [[CloudCuckoolander Hay Lin]], [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Cornelia Hale]], [[ThePrankster Irma Lair]], and [[FieryRedhead Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom]].]]

Multiple novels taking place within the ''W.I.T.C.H.'' universe have also been written by various Scandinavian writers, with only five of these novels[[note]]those being the ''W.I.T.C.H. Adventures'' books written by Danish author Lene Kaaberbøl[[/note]] gaining [[NoExportForYou translation and release outside the region]].

Multiple novels taking place within the ''W.I.T.C.H.'' universe have also been written by various Scandinavian writers, with only five of these novels[[note]]those being the ''W.I.T.C.H. Adventures'' books written by Danish author Lene Kaaberb&oslash[[/note]] gaining [[NoExportForYou translation and release outside the region]].

''W.I.T.C.H.'' is an Italian MagicalGirl fantasy comic series created by writer Elisabetta Gnone and artists Alessandro Barbucci and Barbara Canepa. The comic was published by [[Creator/{{Disney}} Disney Italia]] within its own self-titled magazine. Beginning in April 2001, the series ran for over ten years, ending in October 2012 after a total of 139 main issues and 16 specials.

The comic book series has seen publication in over sixty countries. In the United States, the comic was initially released as graphic novels underneath Disney's "Hyperion Books" publishing label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom saw the release of everything up to issue seventy-four. In October 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation, with the first five story arcs being released as of May 2019. There also exists chapter book {{novelization}}s of the first two story arcs, as well as a short-lived [[ForeignRemake Japanese manga version]] that was serialized in Kadokawa's "Monthly Asuka" magazine (consisting of the original scripts with new artwork by [[Manga/CrescentMoon Haruko Iida]]) that covered the first story arc and was later collected in two tankōbon.

Multiple novels taking place within the ''W.I.T.C.H.'' universe have also been written by various Scandinavian writers, with nine of them being written by Danish author Lene Kaaberbøl.

The comic book series has seen publication in over sixty countries. In the United States, the comic was initially released as graphic novels underneath Disney's "Hyperion Books" publishing label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom saw the release of everything up to issue seventy-four. In October 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation to coincide with the creation of their new JY children's imprint. Time will tell if the comic will finally see a complete English release. There also exists chapter book {{novelization}}s of the first two story arcs, as well as a short-lived [[ForeignRemake Japanese manga version]] that was serialized in Kadokawa's "Monthly Asuka" magazine (consisting of the original scripts with new artwork by [[Manga/CrescentMoon Haruko Iida]]) that covered the first story arc and was later collected in two tankōbon.

Years ago, an evil prince named Phobos disposed of his parents and took control of Meridian, the capital city of a distant planet known as Metamoor. To prevent his tyranny from spreading any further, the Oracle, [[MysteriousProtector the head of a council tasked with watching over the events of the universe]], separates Meridian from the rest of the universe with a powerful veil. A veil that unfortunately has begun to weaken, causing portals between it and the planet Earth to start opening, allowing both refugees from Phobos's rule and monsters under his command to start crossing over. Meanwhile, a young teenage girl named Will who recently moved to the town of Heatherfield finds herself having odd visions and befriending four other girls who each secretly have strange supernatural powers; [[MakingASplash Irma]], [[PlayingWithFire Taranee]], [[DishingOutDirt Cornelia]] and [[BlowYouAway Hay Lin]]. Together, the quintet discovers that they've been chosen as the new "Guardians of Kandrakar": powerful beings with control over the five elements (Will gaining a mysterious power called [[PureEnergy Quintessence]]) who must protect the very center of the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. Their first mission? Close the portals that have been opening and put an end to Phobos's rule. And that's only the beginning...

The comic book series has seen publication in over sixty countries. In the United States, the comic was initially released as graphic novels underneath Disney's "Hyperion Books" publishing label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom saw the release of everything up to issue seventy-four. In October 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation to coincide with the creation of their new JY children's imprint. Time will tell if the comic will finally see a complete English release. There also exists chapter book {{novelization}}s of the first two story arcs, as well as a short-lived [[ForeignRemake Japanese manga version]] that was serialized in Kadokawa's "Monthly Asuka" magazine (consisting of the original scripts with new artwork by Haruko Iida) that covered the first story arc and was later collected in two tankōbon.

''W.I.T.C.H.'' is an Italian MagicalGirl fantasy comic series created by Alessandro Barbucci, Barbara Canepa, and Elisabetta Gnone and published by [[Creator/{{Disney}} Disney Italia]]. First published in April 2001, the series ran for over ten years, ending in October 2012 after a total of 139 main issues and 16 specials.

The comic book series has seen publication in over sixty countries. In the United States, the comic was initally released as graphic novels underneath Disney's "Hyperion Books" publishing label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom saw the release of everything up to issue seventy-four. In October 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation to coincide with the creation of their new JY children's imprint. Time will tell if the comic will finally see a complete English release.

An [[WesternAnimation/{{WITCH}} animated adaptation of the comic]] premiered in 2006 on [[Creator/ToonDisney Jetix]] and Creator/{{ABC}} Kids. The series lasted for 52 episodes and covered the events of the first two story arcs, with the second season notably having Creator/GregWeisman of ''WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}}'' fame as showrunner.

The comic book series has seen publication in over sixty countries. In the United States, the comic was released as graphic novels underneath Disney's "Hyperion Books" publishing label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues, early in the second arc. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom saw the release of everything up to issue seventy-four, early in the seventh arc. In October 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation to coincide with the creation of their new JY children's imprint. Time will tell if the comic will finally see a complete English release.

The comic book series has seen publication in over sixty countries. In the United States, the comic was released as graphic novels underneath Disney's ''Hyperion Books'' label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues, early in the second arc. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom saw the release of everything up to issue seventy-four, early in the seventh arc. In October 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation to coincide with the creation of their new JY children's imprint. Time will tell if the comic will finally see a complete English release.

Years ago, an evil prince named Phobos disposed of his parents and took control of Meridian, the capital city of a distant planet known as Metamoor. To prevent his tyranny from spreading any further, the Oracle, [[MysteriousProtector the head of a council tasked with watching over the events of the universe]], separates Meridian from the rest of the universe with a powerful veil. A veil that unfortunately has begun to weaken, causing portals between it and the planet Earth to start opening, allowing both refugees from Phobos's rule and monsters under his command to start crossing over. Meanwhile, a young teenage girl named Will who recently moved to the town of Heatherfield finds herself having odd visions and befriending four other girls who each secretly have strange supernatural powers; [[MakingASplash Irma]], [[PlayingWithFire Taranee]], [[DishingOutDirt Cornelia]] and [[BlowYouAway Hay Lin]]. Together, the quintet discovers that they've been chosen as the new "Guardians of Kandrakar": powerful beings with control over the five elements (Will gaining a mysterious power called [[PureEnergy Quintessence]]) who protect the very center of the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. Their first mission? Close the portals that have been opening and put an end to Phobos's rule. And that's only the beginning...

Years ago, an evil prince named Phobos disposed of his parents and took control of Meridian, the capital city of a distant planet known as Metamoor. To prevent his tyranny from spreading any further, the Oracle, [[MysteriousProtector the head of a council tasked with watching over the events of the universe]], separates Meridian from the rest of the universe with a powerful veil. A veil that unfortunately has begun to weaken, causing portals between it and the planet Earth to start opening, allowing both refugees from Phobos's rule and monsters under his command to start crossing over. Meanwhile, a young teenage girl named Will has recently moved to the town of Heatherfield and finds herself befriending four other girls who each had a strange supernatural experience when they were younger; [[MakingASplash Irma]], [[PlayingWithFire Taranee]], [[DishingOutDirt Cornelia]] and [[BlowYouAway Hay Lin]]. Together, the five girls discover that they've been chosen as the new "Guardians of Kandrakar": powerful beings with control over the five elements (Will gaining a mysterious power called [[PureEnergy Quintessence]]) who protect the very center of the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. Their first mission? Close the portals that have been opening and put an end to Phobos's rule. And that's only the beginning...

[[caption-width-right:350:We are W.I.T.C.H.![[note]]Clockwise from top: [[LovableNerd Taranee Cook]], [[CloudCuckoolander Hay Lin]], [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Cornelia Hale]], [[ThePrankster Irma Lair]], and [[FieryRedhead Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom]].]]

[[caption-width-right:350:We are W.I.T.C.H.![[note]]Clockwise from top: [[LoveableNerd Taranee Cook]], [[CloudCuckoolander Hay Lin]], [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Cornelia Hale]], [[ThePrankster Irma Lair]], and [[FieryRedhead Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom]].]]

[[caption-width-right:350:We are W.I.T.C.H.![[note]]Clockwise from top: Taranee Cook, Hay Lin, Cornelia Hale, Irma Lair, and Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom.]]

Years ago, an evil prince named Phobos disposed of his parents and took control of Meridian, the capital city of a distant planet known as Metamoor. To prevent his tyranny from spreading any further, the Oracle, [[MysteriousProtector the head of a council tasked with watching over the events of the universe]], separates Meridian from the rest of the universe with a powerful veil. A veil that unfortunately has begun to weaken, causing portals between it and the planet Earth to start opening, allowing both refugees from Phobos's rule and monsters under his command to start crossing over. Meanwhile, a young teenage [[PsychicPowers telepath]] named Will has recently moved to the town of Heatherfield and finds herself befriending four girls who each had a strange supernatural experience when they were younger; [[MakingASplash Irma]], [[PlayingWithFire Taranee]], [[DishingOutDirt Cornelia]] and [[BlowYouAway Hay Lin]]. Together, the five girls discover that they've been chosen as the new "Guardians of Kandrakar": powerful beings with control over the five elements (Will, being the leader, having a mysterious power called [[PureEnergy Quintessence]]) who protect the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. Their first mission? Close the portals that have been opening and put an end to Phobos's rule. And that's only the beginning...

The comic book series has seen publication in over sixty countries. In the United States, the comic was released as graphic novels underneath Disney's ''Hyperion Books'' label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues, early in the second arc. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom saw the release of everything up to issue seventy-four, early in the seventh arc. In 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation to coincide with the creation of their new children's imprint JY. Time will tell if it will finally see a complete English release.

Years ago, an evil prince named Phobos disposed of his parents and took control of Meridian, the capital city of a distant planet known as Metamoor. To prevent his tyranny from spreading any further, the Oracle, [[MysteriousProtector the head of a council tasked with watching over the events of the universe]], separates Meridian from the rest of the universe with a powerful veil. A veil that unfortunately has begun to weaken, causing portals between it and the planet Earth to start opening, allowing both refugees from Phobos's rule and monsters under his command to start crossing over. Meanwhile, a young teenage [[PsychicPowers telepath]] named Will has recently moved to the town of Heatherfield and finds herself befriending four girls who each had a strange supernatural experience when they were younger; [[MakingASplash Irma]], [[PlayingWithFire Taranee]], [[DishingOutDirt Cornelia]] and [[BlowYouAway Hay Lin]]. Together, the five girls discover that they've been chosen as the new "Guardians of Kandrakar": powerful beings with control over the five elements (Will, being the leader, having a mysterious power called [[ShockAndAwe Quin]][[SoulPower tess]][[PureEnergy ence]]) who protect the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. Their first mission? Close the portals that have been opening and put an end to Phobos's rule. And that's only the beginning...

An [[WesternAnimation/{{WITCH}} animated adaptation of the comic]] premiered in 2006 on [[Creator/ToonDisney Jetix]] and Creator/{{ABC}} Kids. The series lasted for two seasons and covered the events of the first two story arcs, with the second season notably having Creator/GregWeisman of ''WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}}'' fame as showrunner.

''W.I.T.C.H.'' is an Italian MagicalGirl fantasy comic series created by Alessandro Barbucci, Barbara Canepa, and Elisabetta Gnone and published by [[Creator/{{Disney}} Disney Italia]]. First published in April 2001, the series ended in October 2012 after a total of 139 main issues and 16 specials, and saw publication in over 60 countries.

In the United States, the comic was released as graphic novels underneath Disney's ''Hyperion Books'' label, with that run covering only the first sixteen issues, early in the second arc. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom saw the release of everything up to issue seventy-four, early in the seventh arc. In 2017, Creator/YenPress began a new English translation to coincide with the creation of their new children's imprint JY. Time will tell if it can go even further.

Years ago, an evil prince named Phobos disposed of his parents and took control of Meridian, the capital city of a distant planet known as Metamoor. To prevent his tyranny from spreading any further, the Oracle, [[MysteriousProtector the head of a council tasked with watching over the events of the universe]], separates Meridian from the rest of the universe with a powerful veil. A veil that unfortunately has begun to weaken, causing portals between it and the planet Earth to start opening, allowing both refugees from Phobos's rule and monsters under his command to start crossing over. Meanwhile, a young teenage [[PsychicPowers telepath]] named Will has recently moved to the town of Heatherfield and finds herself befriending four girls who each had a strange supernatural experience when they were younger; [[MakingASplash Irma]], [[PlayingWithFire Taranee]], [[DishingOutDirt Cornelia]] and [[BlowYouAway Hay Lin]]. Together, the five girls discover that they've been chosen as the new "Guardians of Kandrakar": powerful beings with control over the five elements (Will, being the leader, having a mysterious power called [[ShockAndAwe Quin]][[SoulPower tess]][[PureEnergy ence]]) who protect the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. Their first mission? Close the portals that have been opening and put an end to Phobos's rule. And that's only the beginning of their adventures...

Years ago, an evil prince named Phobos disposed of his parents and took control of Meridian, the capital city of a distant planet known as Metamoor. To prevent his tyranny from spreading any further, the Oracle, [[MysteriousProtector the head of a council tasked with watching over the events of the universe]], separates Meridian from the rest of the universe with a powerful veil. A veil that unfortunately has begun to weaken, causing portals between it and the planet Earth to start opening, allowing both refugees from Phobos's rule and monsters under his command to start crossing over. Meanwhile, a young teenage [[PsychicPowers telepath]] named Will has recently moved to the town of Heatherfield and finds herself befriending four girls who each had a strange supernatural experience when they were younger; [[MakingASplash Irma]], [[PlayingWithFire Taranee]], [[DishingOutDirt Cornelia]] and [[BlowYouAway Hay Lin]]. Together, the five girls discover that they've been chosen as the next generation of the "Guardians of Kandrakar": powerful beings with control over the five elements (Will, being the leader, having a mysterious power called [[ShockAndAwe Quin]][[SoulPower tess]][[PureEnergy ence]]) who protect the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. Their first mission? Close the portals that have been opening and put an end to Phobos's rule. And that's only the beginning...

Years ago, an evil prince named Phobos disposed of his parents and took control of Meridian, the capital city of a distant planet known as Metamoor. To prevent his tyranny from spreading any further, the Oracle, [[MysteriousProtector the head of a council tasked with watching over the events of the universe]], separates Meridian from the rest of the universe with a powerful veil. A veil that unfortunately has begun to weaken, causing portals between it and the planet Earth to start opening, allowing both refugees from Phobos's rule and monsters under his command to start crossing over. Meanwhile, a young teenage {{telepath}} named Will has recently moved to the town of Heatherfield and finds herself befriending four girls who each had a strange supernatural experience when they were younger; Irma, Taranee, Cornelia and Hay Lin. Together, the five girls discover that they've been chosen as the next generation of the "Guardians of Kandrakar", powerful beings with control over the five elements who protect the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. Their first mission? Close the portals that have been opening and put an end to Phobos's rule. And that's only the beginning...

The plot follows the story of five teenage girls who are chosen to become the Guardians of Kandrakar, beings who serve as protectors of the center of the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. For this purpose, powers over the five elements have been given to them. The new guardians are Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia and Hay Lin, whose initials form the title acronym W.I.T.C.H.

''W.I.T.C.H.'' is an Italian fantasy comic series created by Alessandro Barbucci, Barbara Canepa, and Elisabetta Gnone and published by Disney Italia. First published in April 2001, the series ended with October 2012's issue. The comic series spanned a total of 139 issues, broken up into eleven sagas. However, the intial English translations of the comic ended after issue seventy-four. A new translation is being done by Creator/YenPress, launching their JY imprint with them, so time will tell if it can go even further.

The plot follows the story of five teenage girls who are chosen to be the new Guardians of Kandrakar. They serve as protectors of the center of the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. For this purpose, powers over the five elements have been given to them. The new guardians are Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia and Hay Lin, whose initials form the title acronym W.I.T.C.H.

An animated adaptation of the comic was later aired on [[Creator/ToonDisney Jetix]] and Creator/{{ABC}} Kids. See ''WesternAnimation/{{WITCH}}''.