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Straight From the Aw Yeah Universe Comes a Hero of Galactic Proportions!

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A mysterious crystal. A galaxy in danger. One ordinary kid is about to become the most powerful hero on Earth! Mad Cave Studios‘ Papercutz imprint has announce Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em!, an all-new original graphic novel from Eisner, Harvey, and CIPA Award-winning cartoonist Art Baltazar, introducing readers to the latest superhero to emerge from the beloved Aw Yeah! Universe.

Years in the making! A tale of Galactic Proportions!

Our saga takes us to the far reaches of space, where a mysterious runaway Crystal is being pursued by the evil Meteor Mongers! The Mongers will not stop until they find the Enchanted Crystal! WHAT? WHY? What’s so important about this Crystal? Could it be the ultimate power in the universe? I think so! Or maybe the Crystal is about to choose the newest Hero of the Aw Yeat Universe! You bet!

Introducing METEOR MITE! The most powerful being on earth…and the world heavyweight championship wrestler? Every hero has an origin story, and this one belongs to Meteor Mite! But how does one learn to be a superhero? Is Mikey worthy of this power? Where do those powers come from? Mikey is about to step into a whole new world… while accidentally making enemies along the way.

Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! expands the Aw Yeah Universe with a cosmic origin story packed with humor, heart, and superhero action. Baltazar’s signature style makes it an accessible, fast-paced adventure for new readers while giving longtime fans an exciting new hero to cheer for.

For readers 7-12 and fans of Yahgz, Action Cat, and more of Baltazar’s titles, Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! is an energetic introduction to a brand-new cosmic champion from one of comics’ most beloved creators.

Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! flies into comic shops and bookstores on September 22, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545833803 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545833797 | $17.99) formats.

Meteor Mite: Up & At 'Em!

Preview: Webster the Spider Monkey Vol. 1: Spectacular Amazement!

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Webster the Spider Monkey Vol. 1: Spectacular Amazement!

(W) Art Baltazar (A) Art Baltazar

Welcome to the ever-expanding world of the AW YEAH COMICS UNIVERSE! And welcome to the first ever solo adventure and secret origin of WEBSTER the SPIDER MONKEY!

After eating a radioactive bug, the lab monkey Webster was caught in a fiery explosion along with other scientific lab animals. The results of the explosion altered the animals and mutated them into savagely insane monstrous beasts! Webster’s radioactivity saved his life and granted him super powers! Now, as a super hero, he vows to protect and help his fallen friends. But some friends may be beyond saving! Enter the villains, DOCTOR OCTOPLATYPUS, The NINJA MONKEYS, The SHIZZLERD, and the return of RHINOCEROS JACK! Join us for this fun adventure of fascinating, creative, nostalgic characters written, draw, and created by award winning Famous Cartoonist ART BALTAZAR! WEBSTER has been over 20 years in the making and FINALLY is here for you!!! AW YEAH!!!

Webster the Spider Monkey Vol. 1: Spectacular Amazement!

Papercutz goes ape for a hero swinging into the spotlight, Webster The Spider Monkey: Spectacular Amazement

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Welcome to the ever-expanding world of the Aw Yeah Comics universe! And welcome to the first-ever solo adventure and secret origin of Webster the Spider Monkey! 

Swinging into action this spring from Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios is Webster the Spider Monkey Spectacular Amazement, the first-ever solo adventure and secret origin of Webster, a lab monkey turned superhero in a chaotic world of mutations, mayhem, and unexpected responsibility.

Written, illustrated, and lettered by award-winning cartoonist Art Baltazar, this original graphic novel expands with a story that blends humor, heart, and high-energy action for a new generation of middle-grade readers.

After eating a radioactive bug, the lab monkey Webster was caught in a fiery explosion along with other scientific lab animals. The results of the explosion altered the animals and mutated them into savagely insane, monstrous beasts! Webster’s radioactivity saved his life and granted him superpowers! Now, as a superhero, he vows to protect and help his fallen friends. But some friends may be beyond saving! Enter the villains, DOCTOR OCTOPLATYPUS, The NINJA MONKEYS, The SHIZZLERD, and the return of RHINOCEROS JACK! Join us for this fun adventure of fascinating, creative, nostalgic characters written, drawn, and created by award-winning Famous Cartoonist ART BALTAZAR! WEBSTER has been over 20 years in the making and FINALLY is here for you!!! AW YEAH!!!

Webster the Spider Monkey: Spectacular Amazement goes on sale May 5, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545826355 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545826362 | $17.99) formats. This thrilling and adorable original graphic novel spans 88 pages and is intended for readers ages 7-12.

Webster the Spider Monkey Spectacular Amazement

Preview: Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1

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Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1

(W/A) Adam, Makana, and Keola Wallenta

Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friends and always trying to do the right thing against impossible odds. For fans of InvestiGATORS and Hilda.

PUNK TACO is a loveable space-taco who rocks out across the universe with his band, spreading peace and love through music. Along the way, they seem to always get into a bit of trouble while helping those in need and doing the right thing against impossible odds. In this brand-new collection of stories, PUNK TACO and the band will do battle against the evil King Boogar, to help reunite their new friend, Philip, with his family, while discovering the mysterious, magical powers of the Evocaja. PLUS two bonus stories that have PUNK TACO experiencing big feelings and sharing his love for art with his friend, Bash. Featuring art by Makana Wallenta, Scott Chantler, Rich Koslowski, DJ JS-1, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Mike Cavallaro, Art Baltazar, Frano and more!

Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1

Preview: Action Cat and Adventure Bug Vol. 1

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Action Cat and Adventure Bug Vol. 1

(W/A) Art Baltazar, Franco

The launch of the AW YEAH COMICS UNIVERSE begins here with ACTION CAT and ADVENTURE BUG: Let’s Do This!

NEW stories follow the further adventures of comic shop employees, Cornelius and Alowicious, aka, ACTION CAT and ADVENTURE BUG! Help them save the world from… SUPERVILLAINS, EVIL ALIENS, a few Giant Monsters, and especially the diabolical EVIL CAT…with guest stars galore!

PLUS! Adorbs/Action Cat goes cosmic and other classic tales.

AW YEAH! An entry point to join the AW YEAH COMICS Universe–the universe you’ve been waiting for! By Famous Cartoonist ART BALTAZAR. Action Cat and Adventure Bug © Art Baltazar and Franco.

Action Cat and Adventure Bug Vol. 1

NYCC 2025: Get an early look at Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2 plus signings!

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Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios have shared a preview of Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2: The Anthology Odyssey, along with the inside scoop on some early signings at New York Comic Con 2025!

The Adventure Continues! Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor! What happens when Zarkov creates a machine that can open a window to parallel dimensions? Find out when the most awesome cartoonists in the universe unite to explore alternate versions and styles of our heroic characters, and tell all-new action-packed tales. Will Flash Gordon be able to stop an evil robot in time to meet his friends at the amusement park, or will it be destroyed before he gets there? Can Dale save Flash and Princess Aura from the worst day ever? Who has a bigger ego, Ming or Flash? All of these questions and more will be answered in this exciting new collection of short stories that focus on friendship, trust and doing the right thing against impossible odds. All this and so much more!

New York Comic Con Signings at Booth #4455

Thursday, 10/9
3:00 PM – Mike Cavallaro, Maria Scrivan, Bill Walko

Sunday, 10/12
3:00 PM –Art Baltazar, Mike Cavallaro, Franco, Adam Wallenta
4:00 PM – John Patrick Green

Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2: The Anthology Odyssey will be available on digital platforms and wherever books and comics are sold on November 4, 2025.

Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2: The Anthology Odyssey

A Legendary Hero’s Quest of Good, Evil, and Gelatinous Mayhem Begins in Yahgz: Crisis on Cray-World

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Papercutz, the acclaimed middle-grade imprint of Mad Cave Studios, is proud to announce Yahgz: Crisis on Cray-World, a long-awaited 320-page paperback from multi-award-winning, best-selling cartoonist Art Baltazar. This exciting graphic novel collects the entire saga—three decades in the making!  

Welcome to the land of Yahgz, a realm of mystical wonder and looming danger. When evil monsters and diabolical creatures threaten the balance of magic and family, legendary hero Craybi Craynobi, his son Crayski, and steadfast friend Weezerd rise to defend their world. Together they face the Giant Green Gorilla, the dark forces of the Mystic Orb, and the ferocious Gelatinous Cue—all while the rival Gwash Monsters plot an epic showdown back in Cray-City. The fate of CRAY-WORLD—and perhaps worlds beyond—hangs in the balance.

It’s all the Yahgz you can handle, collecting Volumes 1-3 for the first time in a single epic edition, packed with brand-new bonus stories, a behind-the-scenes sketchbook, and exclusive character designs.

Perfect for fans of Dr. Seuss, Teen Titans Go, and Adventure Time—YAHGZ: CRISIS on CRAY-WORLD! blends laugh-out-loud humor, pulse-pounding action, and all-ages magic into a single legendary quest.

Yahgz: Crisis on Cray-World hits comic shops and bookstores on March 10, 2026.

Yahgz: Crisis on Cray-World

The DC Compact Comics edition of Harley Quinn: Wild at Heart packs a lot in for a great price

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Experience Harley’s New 52 stories from the start! Compiling over 13 action-packed single issues, this brand-new DC Compact Comics edition of Harley Quinn spans Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner’s run with the character, taking her across the DC Universe with the iconic art talents of heavy hitters like Walter Simonson, John Timms, and Darwyn Cooke!

Collects Harley Quinn #0-13.

Story: Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner
Art: Chad Hardin, John Timms, Stephane Roux, Marco Falla, Amanda Conner, Becky Cloonan, Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea, Dan Panosian, Walter Simonson, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Bruce Timm, Charlie Adlard, Adam Hughes, Art Baltazar, Tradd Moore, Dave Johnson, Jeremy Roberts, Sam Kieth, Darwyn Cooke, Paul Pope, Javier Garron, Damion Scott, Robert Campanella
Color: Alex Sinclair, Paul Mounts, Brett Smith, Dave McCaig, Lovern Kindzierski, Tomeu Morey, John Kalisz, Lee Loughridge, Dave Stewart, Alex Sollazzo
Letterer: John J. Hill

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Art Baltazar Announced as the Commemorative Artist for FCBD 2025

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Diamond Comic Distributors has revealed the commemorative artist for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2025. Multi-award-winning cartoonist Art Baltazar, celebrated for his dynamic and heartwarming artistry, has created a one-of-a-kind design, featuring colorful and vibrant artwork that captures the love and joy in comics. The design will serve as the commemorative t-shirt, poster, and vinyl sticker for FCBD 2025.

In a career that spans thirty years, Art’s work has ranged from his own AW YEAH COMICS characters including Patrick the Wolf Boy and Action Cat; the award-winning Tiny Titans, Superman Family Adventures, and DC Super-Pets for DC Comics. Additionally, Art has worked on Itty Bitty Hellboy for Dark Horse Comics and the graphic novels Gillbert the Little Merman and Flash Gordon Adventures! for Papercutz. His newest project, the Dr. Seuss: Cat Out of Water graphic novel from Random House, showcases his continued ability to bring beloved characters to life with his signature charm and creativity. Baltazar’s love for the medium shows on every page, making him a perfect choice for the Free Comic Book Day Commemorative Artist in 2025.

The FCBD 2025 Commemorative T-shirt will be available in adult sizes small through 3XL (MSRP: $15.99-$21.99) and in youth sizes small through large (MSRP: $15.99). The Commemorative Poster will be 22” x 24” on a black background (MSRP: $11.99). The Commemorative Vinyl Sticker will be 3.5” tall on a white background; check with a retailer for pricing. The shirt, poster, and vinyl sticker, along with a complete listing of all the FCBD 2025 comic book titles and exclusive collectibles, can be found in the January issue of the PREVIEWS catalog, available in comic shops on December 26, 2024. 

Aw Yeah! Free Comic Book Day 2025
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