Disney Says Goodbye to Its Fan-Favorite Animated Hit

Image via CBR Published Aug 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. The latest Disney Villains series has come to an end, and it leads right into the classic animated film that started it all. Over the past four months, readers have watched on as Gaston cobbled together his very own band of thieves, only to double-cross them and end up being hunted by both his former cohorts and the King's Guard alike. Now, with the release of Disney Villains: Gaston #5 (by Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak, Milena Ciccarello, and Jeff Eckleberry), the titular menace has finally found the chance to not only escape the sprawling palace he has been cornered in, but also avoid any sort of accountability for his actions before returning home to try and win over Belle's affection. Disney Villains: Gaston #5 Closes Out the Lates...