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The hyenas of The Lion King are often treated as little more than comic relief or one-note villains — loud, hungry, chaotic, and destined to be the bad guys. But what if someone took them seriously? What if their culture, struggles, relationships, and worldview were explored with respect instead of mockery?
“Kings & Vagabonds” by KRRouse on DeviantArt is exactly that — the most respectful, heartfelt, and character-driven hyena story in the entire Lion King fan universe. Instead of flattening them into stereotypes, this fan comic gives the hyenas complexity, dignity, emotion, and tragedy. They are not jokes. They are not monsters. They’re people.
In this retrospective, I’ll explore how Kings & Vagabonds redefines the Elephant Graveyard, reframes the hyenas’ relationship with the Pride Lands, and turns characters like Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed into some of the most compelling figures in the fandom — while still honoring their original personalities. It’s a story of survival, leadership, family, and the thin line between desperation and villainy.
If you’ve ever wished Disney took the hyenas more seriously, this is the fan comic that proves how powerful their story can be.
Kings & Vagabonds is written and illustrated by KRRouse on DeviantArt.
This video is a fan retrospective — all credit for the art and story belongs to the original creator.
Other DeviantArt fan comics mentioned in this video:
"relatives of the king" by Savu0211
"Missing Pieces" by AudreyCosmo13
"Heir to Pride Rock" by HydraCarina
"Anything to Win" by Percy-McMurphy
"lion king movies vs fans" by nauyaco
Background music: Sonic Frontiers (2022 Video Game)
Background footage: The Lion King (1994 Animated Movie) & The Lion King 2 (1998 Animated Movie) & The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 1 (Never Judge A Hyena By Its Spots)
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