Unveil the sordid history of the notorious sea witch Ursula in an untold story set long before the events of Disney The Little Mermaid . Ursula is one of seven sea witches, each rule one of the Seven Seas. Bestowed with power and magic, the sea witches instill in the kingdoms envy, reverence . and fear. To maintain peace and bounty, the merfolk must make an offering to the witch that rules their sea--a sacrifice--the souls belonging to those of their own. The tithe remains undisputed, until one day Ursula's younger sea sister is found stripped of all her powers--one by one, the sea witches are hunted. Among the merfolk, there rises a maverick, one who dares defy the reign of the sea witches. Ursula must find the culprit and reclaim control, but there's much more at stake, and revenge isn't all she's after .

Award-winning author Sherri L. Smith ( Flygirl , Sparrow , Orleans , Lucy the Giant , Avatar: Tsu'tey's Path ) tells a sophisticated story of power, vengeance, and betrayal with the alluring art of Gabriele Bagnoli ( Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ). Peer through the black ink and tentacles and witness what makes Ursula one of Disney's most infamous villains! Collects Disney Villains: Ursula and the Seven Seas #1-#3.