Mindscape Partners with Dav Pilkey for ‘Dog Man’ Video Game

Video game publisher, Mindscape, and Dav Pilkey have partnered to bring the best-selling Dog Man graphic novel series to the world of video games. This license agreement grants Mindscape global distribution rights for “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible” in digital and physical versions of the game. The worldwide partnership was brokered by The Joester Loria Group, exclusive global licensing agent for Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club, on behalf of Writers House and Dav Pilkey.

“We are excited to partner with Mindscape to bring Dog Man to the gaming world,” says Jackie DeMaio, senior licensing director, The Joester Loria Group. “Mindscape’s experience and passion for delivering engaging, high-quality games makes them the perfect match for the Dog Man brand. The game joins the upcoming theatrical release from Dreamworks/Universal in providing fans another way to engage with the beloved Dog Man characters, stories and settings.”

The Dog Man graphic novel series, which was launched by Scholastic in 2016, has sold more than 60 million copies in print and translated into 47 languages. The latest title in the series, “Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder,” published in March, was the best-selling book, both children’s and adult books, in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and was the best-selling children’s book in the U.K.

“Dog Man is a fantastic IP with a huge following, and we are honored to have the opportunity to work with TJL Group to bring this beloved character to a video game,” says Mark Huijmans, owner, chief executive officer, Mindscape. “This game is not just a playthrough; it’s an adventure that expands the Dog Man universe, offering all fans a chance to play with their favorite characters in a dynamic and interactive way.”