A Disney Princess is more than just a fictional character. While they might be introduced as a protagonist in their own vehicle, Belle and company transcend the medium. As long as their film is successful, Disney's Princesses are destined to roam the streets of Disneyland for eternity. Whether idolizing Snow White, Cinderella, or Ariel; these women represent more than just a fairy tale. They are the faces of one of the biggest studios in the history of entertainment. They are a big part of our collective childhoods.
Across multiple generations, fans were presented with their own princess to worship. Admittedly, the '70s and '80s were rather barren, but those decades proved to be the exception rather than the rule. Occasionally, a girl shows up who is not royalty, but most end up in a relationship with a prince or someone in government. Disney loves its future queens and people love Disney, so there is bound to be a ton of fan art and comics dedicated to Mickey Mouse's iconic lineup. The majority stem from a place of love and respect, but a few point out a couple of inconsistencies with Disney's stories. These comics are the ones that tend to capture our attention.
Here are 25 Disney princess logic comics that prove they make no sense!
25 Cleaning Out The Beast's Closet
Sully should know better than interrupting the Beast while he is doing his thing. Within the comic's description, Swashbookler provided context to the situation. Monsters, Inc.'s Sully is on his way to scare a child who happens to work at the castle, although the big man is unaware that his target was turned into a teacup.
They grow up so fast...
Combining two of Disney's most beloved releases, this is truly a match made in animation heaven. Also, it makes as much sense as an Enchantress deciding to punish an entire castle's staff and village due to the actions of one rude prince. In terms of appearances, the Beast would not look out of place in Monsters, Inc. Actually, he might be better suited for the job than Sully.
24 Poking The Bear (Or Jedi)
Merida should show some respect to Princess Leia. Star Wars' Jedi set the pace decades prior to Brave's arrival, with Leia actually having a reason to fight against the establishment. In Pixar's case, Merida just needed to grow up. While Leia's hair might be styled in a rather quirky way; in terms of functionality, buns seem to be a vast improvement over massive hair that easily could get caught in a door. As an action hero, Merida could have used a trim. Speaking of long hair with no end in sight, Rapunzel is hardly one to talk. The blonde princess can literally use her hair as a personal swing. She might not try any particularly creative styles, but Rapunzel's dreads are outlandish. StudioBueno's comic marked Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm.
23 The Price Of Choosing Apple
Everyone has an Achilles' heel but this is beyond ridiculous! After biting off more than she can chew, Snow White's plunged into a deep slumber that was only alleviated by the arrival of the Prince.
If that is even his real name!
Apparently, According to Devin's comic believes this experience instilled an unconscious fear in the princess, as the mere presence of an apple product triggers PTSD. With a nation to save, Mulan's hero does not have time to read up on German fairy tales. In the original Brothers Grimm version, Snow White is not awoken by a kiss, but a piece of the fruit stuck in her throat is accidentally dislodged. A prince does saunter his way into the story, but his motivations hardly fall into Disney's wheelbarrow.
22 Only An Ice King Can Melt A Frozen Heart
If asked to pick the most popular animated film and series of the last decade, Frozen and Adventure Time would land on the shortlist. Cartoon Network's epic series endeared the public to countless of characters, including the villainous Ice King. Adventure Time has a knack for expanding on an antagonist's backstory to the point they became sympathetic. At first, the Ice King might seem like a one-note character, but that is far from the truth. Even though she avoided turning bad, Frozen's Elsa still went through an interesting arc. Gashi-gashi's comic flips things around by taking the story in a completely different direction from what one would initially expect. The Ice King finally found someone willing to tolerate him, but Elsa's social standing proved to be a deal breaker.
21 Disney's Forgotten Princess
1985's The Black Cauldron was released during Disney's dark ages. Prior to The Little Mermaid, the Mouse was genuinely struggling to recapture the magic of the studio's earlier films. Aesthetically, The Black Cauldron is easily Disney's darkest feature, although The Hunchback of Notre Dame tackles more mature themes. From a princess to a massive dragon, the former had all the necessary ingredients to be a classic tale, but the parts never really gelled.
Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble...
Similarly to her film, Eilonwy has largely been erased from history. The Black Cauldron has its fans, but Disney does not seem to be one of them. She is completely left out of the company's "Princess Line," so Morloth88's nightmare is based on reality.
20 Out With The Old...
Snow White and the Huntsman launched the recent trend of live-action adaptations of Disney classics. With the exception of the sequel, it was probably the worst received of the bunch. Replacing everyone favorite's 14-year-old, Bella Swan stepped into the role of the iconic princess. Kristen Stewart's performance was rather unemotional, but it was a byproduct of the film's attempt to craft a darker story for an adult crowd. Casting Charlize Theron as Ravenna only made matters worse for the Twilight star. Daekazu's comic mocks the departure from Disney's classic style, as Snow White's colorful nature has no place in a post-Twilight world. Stewart's version of the princess left a bit to be desired, but it was an improvement over Bella Swan.
19 ...In With The New
Amy Mebberson wondered what would happen if Disney's beloved princesses were placed in a reality show that required them to interact and get along.
Frankly, we are surprised this is not a TV show.
The creator's work is consistently funny and captures the spirit of the characters. Within their own film, they are presented as heroes who stand up for what is right. Once the impending threat of Maleficient or the Huns is removed, what really remains? How will these princesses act when they are not the only precious flower in a bouquet? Pixar's Brave followed the adventures of Merida, a young Scottish princess who was not particularly proper or defined. Princess Aurora is the stereotypical Disney princess, one that can sing with the birds and light up a forest using her golden hair. They are polar opposites, so they might not get along.
18 The Fairest Of Them All
After patiently waiting for a couple of centuries, Ravenna finally took her rightful place as the fairest maiden in all the land. In Snow White's universe, only members of royal families are worth noticing. Gone Into Rapture's comic is hard to decipher. Snow White's backstory suggests she would not be particularly happy about using an apple product. When it comes to the Magic Mirror, we are struggling to follow its train of logic. In this version, fairest probably means unbiased rather than beautiful, which is a neat play on words. This joke would have worked splendidly if the Magic Mirror was a window. Snow White should consider expanding her options, as there is more to the world than apples.
17 Elsa Does Not Dance (In Public)
As Disney's Ice Queen, Elsa's destiny was always going to include a big song and dance number. A film by the studio would not be complete without a singing villain, and Frozen's protagonist was also the hero. Due to Elsa's elemental ability, she quickly removed herself from the public's eyes. Unfortunately, Disney had to Disney and the young woman succeed her parents as the new monarch.
First world problems.
Art-Zealot's comic brings up a funny point, but context does explain Elsa's behavior. The queen's emotions affected her ice powers, so she tried to constantly maintain her cool. Once she removed those restraints, Elsa finally lets her hair down and released all that pent-up frustration. Correct us if we are wrong, but she might have sung a song about it...
16 A Normal Day In The Life Of A Princess
Disney Comics Randomness is a blog that collects comics involving Disney characters. Just in case the name did not clearly define the site's purpose, we decided to spell it out. Whether from an official source or fan art, the blog is a must-read for fans of Mickey Mouse. We are not merely talking about princesses and their respective films, as all sorts of gems can be found within this treasure trove. For this pick, three separate panels showcase the everyday lives of some of the studio's most beloved characters. The Princess and the Frog's Tiana does not always receive the recognition that she deserves, but she was a great female lead stuck in an uneven film. Jasmine is somewhat of a cultural icon and Mulan is pure awesome. Despite the staggering amount of royalty in attendance, a tiger is the real star of the show.
15 Lost In Translation
Sweet-Amy-Leah carved out a niche for herself by drawing comics depicting beloved Disney personas as normal tourists. Aladdin's witty title character has defeated a dangerous genie, but even the greatest of heroes can get lost while searching for the Eiffel Tower.
It is easy to miss...
The art style is simple but nice, with the characters looking pretty cool. There is always something fascinating about seeing someone like Aladdin or Jasmine within modern times. While there are parallel to our reality, Disney's films tend to be stuck in their own special universe, so this is a welcome change of pace. Taking into account the Genie's passion for travel, Aladdin might have a point. Also, Google Maps is your friend.
14 A Leg To Stand On...
The Little Mermaid brought Disney back to the big leagues. After decades of less than stellar productions, Ariel sent the Disney machine into overdrive. Suddenly, the Mouse realized that people were clamoring for a return to the classic fairy tale formula. The Little Mermaid falls short of the three massive films that followed it up, but it showed there was life left in Disney. Jeremy Kaye's comic is pretty funny and points out one of the weaker aspects of The Little Mermaid. Ariel's goals are dull and outdated. She wants to transform into a human and fall in love. While one can have worse dreams, they are not particularly exciting. Another small nitpick, but she quickly learns how to walk. Legs and fins could not be further removed from each other, but Ariel switches them out like they are identical.
13 The Importance Of Size
StudioBueno's comics do a fantastic job of capturing the art style of the movies. As is the norm when adapting to a different medium, the process is rarely seamless, but the artist did an impressive job of retaining the original's charm while adding their own spin.
Brave's new world.
This probably comes as no surprise, but this comic was created around the time that Pixar released Brave. The film was decent but lacked some of the punch associated with the studio. It felt like Pixar was trying to emulate Disney, resulting in a mixed bag lacking the sense of wonder pivotal for these stories to work. Pixar knows animation, but Brave could have been better. Merida and Rapunzel are arguing over hair, a fight that seems to contradict the former's personality.
12 Megara's Bridesmaids
Hercules' Megara is one of those rare exceptions. She was not born into royalty and her destiny does not involve living in a king's castle. To be fair, she ends the film in a relationship with Zeus' son. As pointed out in Morloth88's comic, a DemiGod trumps any prince or king. Despite her potential social status, Megara is not recognized as a princess by Disney. Set prior to her marriage with Hercules, this comic points out a couple of unflattering things about Snow White, Belle, and Ariel. While we cannot really argue about the former and latter, Belle did not exactly fall in love with the Beast's physical form. Beauty and the Beast painted their romance as something that goes beyond appearances, with Belle seeing his inner humanity.
11 An Enchanted Afternoon
Enchanted ranks among Disney's more ambitious releases, as it tried to translate their animated gold into live-action. Years prior to Emma Watson's Beauty and the Beast or Lily James' Cinderella, Amy Adams was THE Disney Princess.
Disney mocks itself.
As a parody of the studio's leading ladies, Giselle was funny and endearing. Adams fit the part and elevated the role into something more than just a comedic punchline. Snow White and Cinderella went through their fair share of trials, so they are definitely made of harder stuff than Giselle. On the other hand, this situation sounds exactly like the type of scene that would feature in Enchanted.
10 Time To Hit That Snooze Button...
John Martinez's site is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a hearty laugh. In this entry, Sleeping Beauty serves as the main source of ridicule for the artist, who takes a beloved story and adds a cool punchline. Prince Phillip and Aurora are practically strangers, so we wonder what was really going through the Princess' mind when she woke up.
Saved by the bell.
Just think of the pressure placed on this couple. Phillip saved Aurora from a never-ending curse, which served as an instigator for their romance. While it would take a true love's kiss to cure the Princess, Phillip was not allowed an opportunity to get to know Aurora. He might love her, but it is only skin deep and superficial. "Love at first sight" belongs in fairy tales, but some depth would be nice.
9 Merida's New Loot
Returning to Amy Mebberson's sitcom, Merida and Mulan seem to have developed a close friendship. Taking into account their backstories, they would probably reach a mutual understanding. In terms of scale, Mulan felt bigger than Brave, with the former placing the future of an entire country on the title character's shoulders. When it comes to Pixar's film, the story took a more personal approach. Merida went through a substantial character arc, but we doubt anyone would claim that she had it worse than Mulan. Disney's Princess is not really much of a fighter, as she was pushed into a situation beyond her control. On the flip side, Merida is Pixar's version of Scrappy-Doo. Okay, that is a bit harsh.
8 Rapunzel Practices Waterbending
1JoyDreamer wrote a series of comics featuring members from Disney's filmography interacting with other popular animated characters, with the big finale involving the acquisition of elemental powers. As one of the chosen four, Rapunzel channeled her best Katara and gained the ability to bend water.
In this case, elemental powers.
Using an actual frame from Tangled was a smart move. As this comic's central character, Rapunzel takes priority over How to Train Your Dragon's Hiccup. The latter uses his experience as an educator of massive monsters to teach Rapunzel how to blow bubbles out of her hands. While not the most impressive of acts, every journey has a starting point. One must learn to create bubbles before summoning a tsunami. Rapunzel is on her way to transforming into a master bender.
7 The Search For Sleeping Beauty (Takes One To Strange Places)
The Gentleman's Armchair is home to some of the funniest sketch comics on the internet. If anyone is yearning for a good chuckle, this site is the perfect place to start. While there are references to Disney and other films, that is not always the case. Putting aside Sleeping Beauty's similarities to Snow White, the 1959 flick marked the end of Disney's golden era. Maleficent remains among the studio's most iconic villains, one that proved popular enough to warrant her own film in 2014's Maleficent. Princess Aurora was an okay lead, although she is randomly saved by a wondering Prince Phillip, a man who is totally fine with stealing a kiss. If it works, he will be hailed as a hero; if Aurora remains asleep, Phillip got a freebie. The comic points out the awkward situation between the two, which is only made worse by Sleeping Beauty's unwillingness to give Prince Phillip any screentime.
6 On Second Thought, The Empire Was Not TOO Bad...
Disney's acquisition of Star Wars could be seen as a positive or a negative twist in the plot. In the former's case, Mickey Mouse's pull guarantees that the franchise will never lack resources or backing. Star Wars is no longer restricted to the small screen or pages of a comic book, with new films coming out on a yearly basis.
The galaxy no longer seems that far away...
At the same time, this benefit has its fair share of shortcomings. Star Wars no longer feels like a special event. The films remain huge, but they feel like entries in a franchise rather than a focused storyline. The prequels were the best thing to happen to Disney, as they set a relatively low standard. CorinneRoberts' comic captures this insecurity felt by certain fans.