The Adventure Time fandom is well-known for its passionate shippers, among whom a prominent group supports the relationship between Princess Bubblegum and Marceline, the Vampire Queen. Enthusiasts of this pairing will be delighted to discover that Oni Press is set to explore their dynamic in a new comic, Adventure Time: The Bubbline College Special #1, set in an alternate universe.
In an exclusive preview, IGN unveils a glimpse of what to expect ahead of the comic’s release on October 10, 2025. View the preview gallery below:
Written and illustrated by Eisner Award-winning artist Caroline Cash (known for PeePee PooPoo), this 56-page special features covers by Cash, Robyn Smith, and Chloé Stawski. Here’s the official synopsis of the issue:
Experience all the fun of college (and none of the stress) in this giant-sized comic spectacular starring Princess Bubblegum and Marceline! What, do you think Ice King should get to have all the fun?! Heck nah! Fanfics are cool and all, but you know what’s even cooler? Peering into alternate universes—and Prismo’s got the perfect one in mind… Princess Bubblegum has just started school at Ooo University (double majoring in chemistry and princess, of course!). But with difficult roommates, overreaching bodyguards, assassination attempts, and—more importantly—a full class schedule, will Bubblegum survive her first year in college?! With the help of one super-cool, super-mysterious flying vampire who she may just be falling in love with, it shouldn’t be that hard. Turns out Marceline and Bubblegum are made for each other in any universe!
Adventure Time: The Bubbline College Special #1 will retail for $7.99 and is available for preorder through your local comic shop.
If you prefer the adventures of Jake and Finn, Oni Press has also recently launched a new ongoing Adventure Time series that serves as a sequel to the beloved animated series.
Based on reporting by Jesse Schedeen. Read the full story at IGN.