In a rather backwards roundabout way, Disney is getting into the graphic novel business.  They have created Kingdom Comics which will generate graphic novels from which Disney Studios will select projects to bring to film.  I had to read the article several times to make sure I was really reading that right. 

Yup, create books in order to gauge interest in potential films.  After all, that’s what books are for right? 

Oh wait, no, books and stories are really there to gut and maim in the name of Disney to create stories that rather than being dark and fascinating are sugary and can be sold not only in films but as theme park rides, costumes and an entire cultural phenomenon. 

Now THAT’s what books are for!  (she said with great snarkiness)