As if the Uglydoll characters weren't already ubiquitous, spreading from plush toys to clothing to coffee mugs, they'll soon be appearing in graphic novels as part of Viz Media's children's line.

Launching this summer from the Viz Kids imprint, the Uglydoll graphic novel series "will transport readers to a diverse universe where 'ugly' just means unique and different, and celebrating who you are inside and out is the new beautiful. Join Wage, Babo, OX, Ice-Bat and their Uglydoll pals as they express themselves through laughs, tears, love and adventure!" Needless to say, these are all-ages books.

“Uglydoll is an iconic pop culture brand that has helped to question and redefine the very definitions of ugly and cute,” Beth Kawasaki, Viz's senior editorial director. “Each Uglydoll is unique, and possesses its own distinctive characteristics and personalities that everyone can relate to. These adorable and highly original characters will come to life in a series of fun, and funny, adventures and are sure to find their way into the hearts of readers everywhere.”

Beginning as a character David Horvath drew on a love letter to Sun-Min Kim, the Uglydolls debuted in 2001 as hand-sewn plush toys. Since then they've spread virtually everywhere: There's even an animated movie in the works from the production company behind Despicable Me.