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Preview: MCS Legacy: Battlecats #4

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MCS Legacy: Battlecats #4

(W) Mark London (A) Michael Camelo
(C) Tekino (L) Miguel Angel Zapata

MCS LEGACY: Battlecats #4 continues as the Battlecats face off against the Dire Beast. But as the arduous battle rages on, Kelthan begins realizing why there was such haste behind King Eramad’s request to slay the creature. Will the Battlecats slay the Dire Beast or will our heroes fail to accomplish the mission?

MCS LEGACY: Battlecats goes back to the beginning and reimagines the ENTIRE first volume of Battlecats Vol. 1. With a reimgined story, all-new art, and five beautiful character covers by Jesse Lonergan (Hedra and High Republic Adventures) this is Battlecats the way it was intended to be. Great for existing fans who want to see their favorite characters refreshed or new fans looking to get into the series for the first time. Best of all every MCS LEGACY title will be available for only $2.99!

MCS Legacy: Battlecats #4

Mad Cave Studios Heads to Emerald City Comic Con

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Bring the umbrella and join Mad Cave Studios at Emerald City Comic Con 2022 (ECCC) in Seattle, WA, for a celebration of pop culture from every corner of the nerdy galaxy, at booth #2001!

This year Mad Cave invites you to descend into the madness with them;  including an early peek at upcoming fall titles A Legacy of Violence and Nature’s Labyrinth via Con Exclusive Variants by Joseph Schmalke and Natasha Aterici, a Mad Cave Legacy Battlecats Con Exclusive Variant by Dan Panosian, or the limited edition Nottingham Hardcover signed by Shane Connery Volk and David Hazan!

A Legacy of Violence
Variant by Joseph Schmalke 

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Andrea Mutti (L) Rus Wooton

A Legacy of Violence follows Dr. Nick Shaw; an honest doctor just trying to help people. But one day, when a patient gets out of control, Nick suddenly begins recalling past memories he had kept hidden away. Find out what Nick has been repressing all these years and why, in the all-new, horror maxi series!

A Legacy of Violence

Nature’s Labyrinth
Variant by Natasha Alterici

(W) Zac Thompson (A) Bayliegh Underwood (C) Warnia Sahadewa (L) Rus Wooton

In the middle of the ocean lies a remote island complex lined with traps and an ever-changing landscape. The island was designed by a mysterious man known only as “Ahab” to test the will of the world’s most notorious criminals. Eight violent felons fight to the death over three days of relentless action in a Battle Royale-style game.

Nature’s Labyrinth

Battlecats
Legacy Variant by Dan Panosian

(W) Mark London (A) Michael Camelo (C) Tekino (L) Miguel Angel Zapata

Follow the reimagined Battlecats as they undertake a perilous quest through different regions in pursuit of The Dire Beast while unearthing dark secrets, and even darker enemies. Valderia and the Battlecats will never be the same.

Battlecats

Nottingham
Cover Artist: Shane Connery Volk

(W) David Hazan (A) Shane Connery Volk (C) Luca Romano (L) Joamette Gil

In this twisted medieval noir, the Sheriff of Nottingham hunts a serial killer with a penchant for tax collectors. The Sheriff’s investigation makes him the target of England’s most nefarious power-brokers. That’s to say nothing of the Merry Men, terrorists lurking amongst the trees of Sherwood, led by, an enigma known only as “Hood.” Mad Cave Studios presents: Nottingham, but not as you remember it…

Nottingham

Find yourself within the pages with the young adult imprint, Maverick! Each story is widely different from the other with one underlying theme in common, which is accepting yourself and being unapologetic for it. When fans buy the first three Maverick titles (Needle & Thread, Nightmare in Savannah, and World Class), Mad Cave Studios will giving the 4th one (Good Game, Well Played) for free, only at ECCC, booth #2001.

Those looking to snag a copy of The Last Session by Jasmine Walls this year at ECCC will also receive a special dice set to go along with it. So you can Roll for Initiative in style! 

Lastly, stop by SCC 303 at 12:45pm – 1:45pm PSTfor the panel Digital Marketing Secrets for Comic Book Creators, featuring Mad Cave Studio’s VP of Business Development, Mark Irwin, alongside other wonderful industry creatives!

Preview: Battlecats Vol. 3 Hero of Legend

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Battlecats Vol. 3 Hero of Legend

(W) Mark London (A) Michael Camelo (C) Tekino (L) Miguel Angel Zapata

It’s the end of the series! After the death of King Eramad III, Valderia is lost, and a perpetual state of violence has consumed the land. Valadar now sits on the throne and the Battlecats are without their leader, Kelthan. Now, Queen Adastril has taken charge of a resistance group, and her first order of business: recover the corpse of their fallen king. Secrets will be revealed, hearts will be changed, and Valderia will never be the same again. Witness the battle for Valderia in the final volume of Mad Cave’s longest running series, Battlecats! Collects issues #1- 7.

Battlecats Vol. 3 Hero of Legend

Cully Hamner, Shaenon Garrity, Marguerite Sauvage and Jesse Lonergan Bring New Life to Four of Mad Cave Studios’ Legacy Titles

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Mad Cave Studios has revealed the Mad Cave Studios Legacy Collection featuring four of their flagship titles: Battlecats, Nottingham, Stargazer, and Becstar! Creators Jesse Lonergan, Cully Hamner, Marguerite Sauvage, and Shaenon Garrity, have created all new covers for these low-cost special single issues, outside of their own individual arcs, that tell a greater story about the start of everything for Mad Cave. 

Taking risks to truly make a mark in the industry,  Mad Cave Studios marks these four books as different milestones. Battlecats by Mark London was the inaugural comic that was a medieval fantasy comic. Stargazer, the sci-fi adventure written by talent search winner, Anthony Cleveland, gained critical acclaim. Nottingham, also by two talent search winners David Hazan and Shane Connery Volk, was an unexpected and bonafide hit and continues to sell excellently deep into its run. Then came Becstar, the title that gave Mad Cave Studios the confidence to think outside of the box. 

BATTLECATS

(W) Mark London (A) Michael Camelo (C) Tekino (L) Miguel Angel Zapata
Cover Artist: Jesse Lonergan
August 31

Follow Kelthan, Vaela, Zorien, Kaleera, and Mekkar as they undertake a perilous quest through different regions in pursuit of The Dire Beast while unearthing dark secrets, and even darker enemies. But first, Kelthan and the Battlecats must journey through the Dark Forest facing an unexpected enemy from their past.

BATTLECATS

NOTTINGHAM

(W) Davin Hazan (A) Shane Connery Volk (C) Luca Romano (L) Joamette Gil
Cover Artist: Cully Hamner
August 31

In this twisted medieval noir, the Sheriff of Nottingham hunts a serial killer with a penchant for tax collectors. The Sheriff’s investigation makes him the target of England’s most nefarious power-brokers. That’s to say nothing of the Merry Men, terrorists lurking amongst the trees of Sherwood, led by, an enigma known only as “Hood.” Mad Cave Studios presents: Nottingham, but not as you remember it…

NOTTINGHAM

STARGAZER

(W) Anthony Cleveland (A) Antonio Fuso (C) Stefano Simeone (L) Justin Birch
Cover Artist: Cully Hamner
Cover Artist: Marguerite Sauvage
September 28

Years ago Shae, her brother Kenny, and two childhood friends experienced a traumatic, unexplainable event that left Kenny scarred for life. Twenty years later Kenny has committed himself to the belief that what they experienced was an alien abduction, and the group has since drifted apart. However, the sudden and mysterious disappearance of Kenny leads the group to reunite and discover the truth of what took place all those years ago.

STARGAZER

BECSTAR

(W) Joe Corallo (A) Lorenzo Colangeli (C) Sweeny Boo (L) Joamette Gil
Cover Artist: Shaenon Garrity
September 28

Becstar is a star hopping mercenary light years away from earth. Leaving her old life behind with the help of her magical luck dagger and her biggest fan/only friend, Sally Soolin, Becstar ekes out a living under the nefarious Shadow Syndicate’s radar. But when a mysterious girl appears with grim news and an urgent quest where the fate of the universe hangs in the balance, Becstar has no choice but to join… and regret it immediately.

BECSTAR

Preview: Battlecats Vol. 3 #7

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Battlecats Vol. 3 #7

(W) Mark London (A/CA) Michael Camelo (C) Tekino (L) Miguel Angel Zapata

With Valderia on the brink of civil war, it’s up to the reunited Battlecats to quell Valadar’s uprising! Secrets will be revealed, hearts will be changed, and Valderia will never be the same again. Witness the battle for Valderia in the double-sized final issue of Mad Cave’s longest running series, Battlecats!

Battlecats Vol. 3 #7

Preview: Battlecats Vol. 3 #7

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Battlecats Vol. 3 #7

(W) Mark London (A/CA) Michael Camelo (C) Tekino (L) Miguel Angel Zapata

With Valderia on the brink of civil war, it’s up to the reunited Battlecats to quell Valadar’s uprising! Secrets will be revealed, hearts will be changed, and Valderia will never be the same again. Witness the battle for Valderia in the double-sized final issue of Mad Cave’s longest running series, Battlecats!

Battlecats Vol. 3 #7

Mad Cave Spotlights What’s Coming in a Showcase May 15

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The current pandemic has canceled or postponed conventions around the world leaving comic publishers finding new ways to promote and reveal what’s coming soon for comic fans. Mad Cave Studios has announced the “Mad Cave Showcase” taking place on Friday, May 15th from 12pm to 5pm. The even will be hosted by Jazz Stone.

Join Mad Cave and an all-star line-up of special guests – including acclaimed writers Christopher Sebela (Shanghai Red, Crowded), Matthew Erman (Bonding, Long Lost), as they discuss new projects from within the Cave. Also joining is a bevy of industry veterans to discuss the state of comics. But the fun doesn’t end there, famed artist, Liana Kangas (She Said Destroy) will be doing a live drawing and taking questions.

In an effort to help support Comic Book Retailers around the country, Mad Cave will be promoting and accepting donations throughout the event for Mad Cave’s Go Fund Me Relief Fund for U.S Comic Book Retailers. If you are a comic book retailer interested in taking part in the relief effort, please reach out to contact@madcavestudios.com for more information.

Mad Cave Showcase’s full schedule of events will be as follows:

12 PM EST

  • Welcome to the Show
  • Interview with the writer of Savage Bastards, David Galiano
  • Interview with the writer of Battlecats, Wolvenheart, and more, Mark London
  • Live Giveaway

1 pm EST

  • Interview with Mad Cave’s new editorial members; Steenz, Erica Schultz and Michael Moccio
  • Interview with Christopher Sebela and David Stoll to discuss an all-new project
  • Interview with Matthew Erman and Shelby Criswell to discuss an all-new project

2 pm EST

  • Live drawing with Liana Kangas

3 pm EST

  • State of the industry discussion w/ Chris Arrant & Chris Fernandez
  • Mad Cave Studios Product Showcase

4 pm EST

New comic book teasers and what to expect for the rest of the year

  • 2020 Mad Cave Talent Search discussion and details
  • Live Giveaway
  • Live Q+A
  • Goodbye and thanks for joining us

Read Battlecats Vol.1 #1 for Free!

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Battlecats is an all-original medieval, fantasy epic created by Mark London. The story is set in the fictional realm of Valderia, an elaborate world shaped by both its rich history and diverse cultures. The Battlecats, lead by Kelthan of Stormholt, are an elite team of warriors sworn to fight the forces of evil that have set out destroy the tradition and ideals of Valderia. Generation after generation, potential Battlecats are chosen from an early age and trained to one day protect the mandates of the Lion God, the realm, and the crown…

Written by Mark London with art by Andy King and Michael Camelo, and colors by Alejandro Giraldo and Julian Gonzalez you can read Battlecats Vol. 1 #1 right here for free!

Check out and then get the series at the links below!

Purchase: Mad Cave – Amazon – Kindle – comiXology

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Mad Cave Studios Announces the Return of Battlecats, Honor and Curse, and Knights of the Golden Sun

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Mad Cave Studios has confirmed today that some of their most ambitious titles are coming back later this year.​ The same creative teams that worked on all three titles previously will be returning to reprise their roles.

Knights of the Golden Sun

The archangels​ are one step closer to finding out the truth behind ​ God’s disappearance from Providence. A new quest begins for the archangels that will prove even more difficult than they had previously anticipated. Six ancient relics must be found in order to stop the approaching holy war. Meanwhile, Metatron is still on the loose plotting his revenge after his defeat at the hands of the Archangels. Will the relics bring Father back
and finally end the 400 years of solitude? What is Metatron planning? And where is Lucifer? Find out in the next arc of Knights of the Golden Sun! ​ From ​Mark London and Mauricio Villarreal.

Knights of the Golden Sun #8 will hit store shelves in the fall of 2020.

Knights of the Golden Sun

Honor and Curse

Genshi is on the run and searching for the Elder One, the only person capable of teaching him how to control the Tengu, a powerful demon trapped inside of him. Meanwhile, Akemi, Genshi’s former lover and the new leader of the Iga, is doing her best to continue her Father’s legacy after his murder at the hands of Genshi when he was fully consumed by the Tengu. Always ready to seize an opportunity and getting stronger by the day, the Koga, led by Lord Yazuro, are taking steps and preparing to take over the Iga with help from one of Japan’s greatest young generals. From Mark London, Nicolas Salamanca, and Tekino.

Honor and Curse #7 will hit store shelves in the fall of 2020.

Honor and Curse

Battlecats

Valadar has won. Eramad III is no more. Valderia is now in turmoil and a new red moon eclipses the sky signaling the rise of a new god. Kelthan, once the proud and marvelous leader of the Battlecats, is overcome with doubt and has subsequently surrendered his title. Queen Adastril has taken matters into her own hands by leading a group of rebels and planning an attack on Valadar, the Darkats, and the Umbra raiders. With the aid of Natharien and the remaining Battlecats by her side, Adastril will lead our heroes into a battle that will change Valderia forever. Will the felines succeed or will they die trying? Find out in Battlecats volume 3! From Mark London, Michael Camelo, and Tekino.

Battecats Vol. 3 #1 will hit store shelves in the fall of 2020.

Battlecats