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Papercutz announces Seven New Graphic Novels for the Summer and Fall

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Papercutz, the kids’ imprint of Mad Cave Studios, expands its lineup of acclaimed all-ages graphic novels with seven new releases featuring fan-favorite characters, award-winning creators, and adventures spanning fantasy, science fiction, mystery, humor, and history—offering something for readers at every stage of their graphic novel journey!

Among the upcoming releases is Punk Taco Adventures Vol. 2, the latest installment of the Ringo Award-winning series created by Adam Wallenta and Makana Wallenta. Joining it are new volumes of Jackson’s Wilder Adventures, Amelia Shadows, Three Thieves, Herobear and the Kid, Double Booking, and The Extraordinary Voyages, creating a season of stories that spans friendship, fantasy, mystery, adventure, and imagination for readers of all ages.

Jackson’s Wilder Adventures Vol. 3: Pals & Parents

(W/A/C/L) Sarah Davidson
PB: 9781545827239 | $9.99, HC: 9781545827246 | $14.99
July 28

Jackson and his best friend Irwin are at it again—learning all about the natural world and the animals in it. This time, Irwin and Jackson learn life lessons from Emperor Penguins, Zebras, Ostriches, and more in this volume all about friendship and relationships!

Jackson’s Wilder Adventures Vol. 3: Pals & Parents

Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box

(W/A/C/L) Matthew Dow Smith
PB: 9781545827444 | $12.99, HC: 9781545827451 | $17.99
August 4

When Amelia Shadows opens a mysterious box hidden among her father’s magical artifacts, she accidentally unleashes a dangerous creature into the family mansion. Now Amelia must contain the chaos before her father—or worse, the house ghosts—discover what she’s done.

Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box

Three Thieves Vol. 6: The Dark Island

(W/A/C/L) Scott Chantler
PB: 9781545833698 | $14.99, HC: 9781545833681 | $19.99
September 8

Against all odds, Dessa, Topper, and Fisk arrive on the legendary island of Astaroth, and Dessa sets about finding her long-lost twin brother, Jared. Instead, she discovers a bizarre world beyond anything she could have ever imagined, where three children roam under the watchful eye of a mysterious and rarely seen man they call the Toymaker.​

Three Thieves Vol. 6: The Dark Island

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 3: Saving Time Part Deux

(W/A/C/L) Mike Kunkel
PB: 9781545833773 | $19.99, HC: 9781545833766 | $29.99
September 15

Tyler and Herobear embark on their most important mission yet in Saving Time: Part Deux, traveling to a magical moment in the past where the fate of Christmas—and time itself—hangs in the balance. Perfect for fans of Herobear and the Kid, Superman for All Seasons, Calvin and Hobbes, and Back to the Future!

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 3: Saving Time Part Deux

Double Booking Vol. 3: Fangs for the Memories

(W) Chas! Pangburn, Kim Shearer (A) Nic Touris (L) Chas! Pangburn
PB: 9781545833872 | $14.99, HC: 9781545833865 | $19.99
September 29

While exploring New Orleans, Otto and Nan each uncover different pieces of a vampire musician’s long-forgotten past. Their separate adventures converge into a supernatural mystery about family, music, and second chances.

The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 3

(W) Denis-Pierre Filippi (A) Silvio Camboni (C) Gaspard Yvan (L) Charles Pritchett
PB: 9781545833919 | $14.99, HC: 9781545833902 | $19.99
September 29

The third volume of the continuing adventures of Everett & Naomi, where the stakes are higher, the obstacles more dangerous, and the secrets revealed more shocking.

The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 3

Punk Taco Adventures Vol. 2: Big Problems

(W/A) Adam Wallenta (A/C/L) Makana Wallenta & Keola Wallenta 
PB: 9781545835043 | $12.99, HC: 9781545835036 | $17.99
October 13

A story about friendship, compassion, empathy, and saving the world against impossible odds. Punk Taco continues his mission to spread peace, love, and music throughout the universe.

Punk Taco Adventures Vol. 2: Big Problems

Sometimes, The Only Way Out Is To Destroy The One Who Created You… The Three Beasts Vol. 1 arrives October 2027

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Sometimes you have to ask yourself which is harder: facing a three-headed hydra, or living up to your father’s expectations?​ Maverick has announced The Three Beasts Vol. 1, a daring and emotionally charged fantasy about legacy, rebellion, and the courage it takes to define yourself.

An exciting 256-page epic written, illustrated, and colored by Grovey Pascasio, with lettering by Buddy Beaudoin and Chas! Pangburn, The Three Beasts unfolds in an alternate historical, late-19th-century Philippines, drawing from multiple Philippine cultures, including Kapampangan, Tagalog, Tausug, and Meranaw. Blending cinematic dragon battles with intimate emotional stakes, the story reflects Grovey’s love of queer romance, complicated family dynamics, and mythic creatures, with a fantastical setting inspired by the lands around the Pampanga River and her favorite legend from Philippine mythology, woven with subtle personal touches throughout.

Ten years ago, the Great Tamers saved the people of Punong Panday from a giant hydra, turning the once savage beast into a peacekeeper. Now, these three men are known across the land as legends. But for Dima, Espie, and Keris, the Great Tamers are more than legends… They’re their fathers. And to become worthy successors, the young friends must each prove themselves in a physical contest against the hydra, Matutum.

Dima is too meek and untalented, especially compared to the short-tempered Espie. Even their cool mentor Keris never stood a chance at winning. When their dreams become a deadly game of pride, they have to find a way out together—with their blades drawn, and their fathers’ legacies burnt to ashes.

Draconic action, intimately written friendships, and a lush setting all come together in The Three Beasts, from debut author-illustrator Grovey Pascasio.

With expressive character design, woodcut-inspired art direction, and a diverse lesbian and trans cast at its heart, The Three Beasts delivers a fantasy that is as intimate as it is explosive. Perfect for readers of Nimona, Prince and the Dressmaker, Witchy, and The Well, The Three Beasts blends action, folklore, and queer coming-of-age storytelling!

The Three Beasts Vol. 1 goes on sale October 27, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827635 | $14.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545836026 | $21.99) formats, and is now available for preorder.

The Three Beasts Vol. 1

Preview: The Smurf Tales Vol. 15

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The Smurf Tales Vol. 15

Author/Illustrator: Peyo
Letterers: Chas! Pangburn, Justin Birch
Translator: Nannette McGuinness

The Smurfs Tales 15 features the classic Smurfs and the White Storm adventure along with Johan and Peewit’s The Black Arrow and Benny Breakiron’s Chocolate & Boxes of Tricks.

Brainy, Jokey and Handy Smurf head out of Smurf Village to try out their brand new sled, but when a dangerous snowstorm strikes , will they discover a new friend or an old enemy in the old shelter they seek refuge in? And what happens when Papa Smurf and the rest of the village are trapped in an even bigger snowstorm? All this, PLUS Johan and Peewit and Benny Breakiron stories.

The Smurf Tales Vol. 15

Just Another Summer is a Queer YA Romcom About First Love, Identity, and the Summer That Changed Everything

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One summer, far from the Hollywood spotlight, two teen celebrities confront love, labor, and new possibilities they never expected… Mad Cave Studios’ YA imprint Maverick has announced Just Another Summer, a queer and trans-friendly romantic comedy from writers Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges, featuring artwork by AoiG. and Giulia Rinaldo, with colors by Valentina Briski and lettering by Chas! Pangburn.

When scandal sidelines two LA teen celebrities, a punishment summer on a Montana farm forces them to trade red carpets for rubber boots—and to choose between the futures they were raised for and the loves they never saw coming.

Eager for a break from their brutal schedules as A-list actors, teen sisters Hayley and Becky Huxley sneak out to experience LA on their own terms. After a big mistake gets them fired from their gig on a hit TV show, they’re sent to a dairy farm in Montana to learn a little humility!

Sparks fly when they meet farm hand Jake, who can’t believe he has to babysit some pampered rich girls all summer! But Becky’s very into the cute girl at the local diner, and Hayley and Jake start to realize that they have more in common than they think. Even though she’s a cis city girl and he’s a trans country boy — they might just be falling for each other. But they’re from entirely different worlds, it could never work! …or could it?

Just Another Summer arrives in bookstores and comic shops on August 4, 2026.

Just Another Summer

Preview: Disney The Sword in the Stone: Arthur’s Magical Kingdom

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Disney The Sword in the Stone: Arthur’s Magical Kingdom

(W) Gabriel Valentin, Michael J. Snow (A) Lorenzo Colangeli (L) Chas! Pangburn

The Sword in the Stone: Arthur’s Magical Kingdom is a grand continuation of Disney’s beloved film, ‘The Sword and the Stone.’ This epic journey follows young Arthur, now the rightful ruler of Camelot, as he embarks on a transformative journey guided by the whimsical and wise sorcerer, Merlin. When the powerful and malicious sorceress, Madam Mim, comes back from the great beyond, she brings not only a heart of revenge but new and powerful allies. In this tale, Arthur must grapple with the challenges of ruling a kingdom, while an evil spell threatens to rewrite history and destroy Camelot as we know it. Through Merlin’s guidance, Arthur learns that magic cannot solve all of life’s problems and is reminded of why he was chosen by the sword in the first place.

Disney The Sword in the Stone: Arthur's Magical Kingdom

A Lake Day Adventure Turns into a Lesson in Courage Disney 101 Dalmatians: Penny’s Big Splash

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Papercutz and Disney invite young readers to dive into another delightful adventure with Disney 101 Dalmatians: Penny’s Big Splash. Written by Arianna Irwin and illustrated by Agnes Garbowska, with colors by Sil Brys and letters by Chas! Pangburn, this heartwarming story brings back the beloved spotted pups for a new lakeside escapade full of fun, friendship, and courage.

The Colonel and Pongo are about to take Lucky, Rolly, and Penny out for a day at the lake! Before they leave, Sergeant Tibbs tells the Dalmatian pups a story of a serpentine monster hiding in the depths of the lake. Lucky and Rolly laugh off the story, but Penny grows more scared the closer to the lake they get. Lucky and Rolly, on the other hand, continue to grow more excited and encourage Penny to be brave.

Perfect for fans of classic Disney stories, Disney 101 Dalmatians: Penny’s Big Splash captures the warmth and heart that generations of readers love.

Disney 101 Dalmatians: Penny’s Big Splash (Hardcover, 40 pages, Ages 6-9, $14.99, ISBN 9781545820797) hits shelves March 17, 2026.

Disney 101 Dalmatians: Penny’s Big Splash

Preview: Dogmatix and the Indomitables 3 in 1 Vol. 1

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Dogmatix and the Indomitables 3 in 1 Vol. 1

(W) Yves Coulon, Matthieu Choquet, Jérôme Erbin, Hervé Benedetti (A) Philippe Fenech, Jean Bastide, David Etien (L) Chas! Pangburn

For dog-lovers everywhere! You’ll bark with laughter as Dogmatix and his pals hunt for sausages, help animals, and beat bullies!

Triple the tails!

Join Dogmatix and his Gaulish friends in ancient Lutetia, as they bark up the right tree and continue to resist the Romans. Prepare for some pet-tastic puns and some slapstick humor! Collecting: The Romans Go to the Dogs, Show No Mercy to the Romans, and Ruffin’ & Rollin’ in Lutetia.

Enjoy this fantastic spin-off to the timeless classic series ASTERIX, translated and distributed for the first time in North America.

Dogmatix and the Indomitables 3 in 1 Vol. 1

Preview: Grimm Tales of Terror Vol. 5 #11

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Grimm Tales of Terror Vol. 5 #11

WRITER CHAS! PANGBURN
ARTWORK ALLAN OTERO
COLORS JUAN MANUEL RODRIGUEZ
LETTERS TAYLOR ESPOSITO (OF GHOST GLYPH STUDIOS)
EDITOR DAVID WOHL
PRODUCTION & DESIGN CHRISTOPHER COTE

A man, aching to escape the confines of his own life, stumbles into an occult bookstore seeking a way out. Instead of a path to freedom, what he uncovers—and unwittingly releases—is something that threatens to bind him more tightly than ever before.

Grimm Tales of Terror Vol. 5 #11

Preview: Flash Gordon Quarterly #5

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Flash Gordon Quarterly #5

(W) Marc Andreyko, Kelly Williams, Jadzia Axelrod (A) Igor Mark Lima, Tom Derenick, Carola Borelli, Kelly Williams (C) Mark Englert, Rebecca Nalty (L) Taylor Esposito, Becca Carey, Chas! Pangburn

An extra special, extra SPOOKY anthology! Marc Andreyko and Igor Lima tell a ”flash fiction” for the ages! Even in a reality where Flash Gordon never went to space, the hero can’t escape an epic destiny. When a monster emerges straight out of his late father’s prophetic novels, Flash must find friends new and old to save this world from Cthulhuan horror. Then, the first-ever spotlight on ”The Witch Queen of Mongo”! Jadzia Axelrod and Carola Borelli twist the telling of the iconic villainness in a gothic short sure to thrill. And all-in-one writer & artist Kelly Williams goes full Halloween with ”Flash Wolf”! Flash Gordon + werewolves, what else do you need?! Why are you still reading this solicit?! Buy the book already!

Flash Gordon Quarterly #5
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