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Being Bad Is Un-BEAR-able… Jim Benton’s Clyde arrives March 2026 from Papercutz in both English and Spanish

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Doing good may not always be rewarded, but it always matters. Real strength comes from kindness, not toughness… Clyde Vol. 1—an original middle-grade graphic novel from New York Times–bestselling creator Jim Benton, with the Spanish edition lettered by Miguel Ángel Zapata, in partnership with Papercutz, is coming to comic shops in both English and Spanish editions in March 2026.

As the creator of Attack of the Stuff and the global phenomenon It’s Happy Bunny, Benton’s work has sold millions of copies worldwide and has earned him multiple honors, including Comic-Con International’s Inkpot Award and several American Library Association distinctions. With his trademark mix of humor and sincerity, Benton turns his lens to a bear whose journey proves that kindness can be its own kind of rebellion.

When Clyde the bear decides to ditch his safe and peaceful life in Cubville and head off for the mean streets of Grizzly City, he learns—with the help of a reformed juvenile delinquent butterfly—that the Bad Life isn’t always so great, and there’s something to be said for helping your friends and family even though that really does kind of stink a little.

Clyde Vol. 1 releases March 17, 2026, and will be available in both English and Spanish editions in hardcover ($17.99, ISBN 9781545823552), paperback ($12.99, ISBN 9781545823569), and Spanish paperback ($12.99, ISBN 9781545823576).

Clyde Vol. 1

Battlecats Vol. 1 Hunt for the Dire Beast

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Battlecats Vol. 1 Hunt for the Dire Beast

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

MCS LEGACY: Battlecats collects five completely new issues that go back to the beginning and reimagine the ENTIRE first volume of Battlecats. With a reimagined 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.

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 Vol. 1 Hunt for the Dire Beast

Battlecats Vol. 1 Hunt for the Dire Beast

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Battlecats Vol. 1 Hunt for the Dire Beast

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

MCS LEGACY: Battlecats collects five completely new issues that go back to the beginning and reimagine the ENTIRE first volume of Battlecats. With a reimagined 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.

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 Vol. 1 Hunt for the Dire Beast

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

Mad Cave Studios Reveals Nottingham: A King’s Ransom Variants

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After great anticipation, Nottingham #6 arrives next week from Mad Cave Studios! Written by David Hazan with art by Shane Connery Volk; colors by Luca Romano and lettered by Justin Birch, the first cover is kicking off paying homage to the classic, Thief of Thieves, and will be printing a new homage for each issue of the Nottingham: A King’s Ransom series!

Mad Cave Limited Exclusive variants for Nottingham #6 by Dave Johnson (100) and by Miguel Angel Zapata (250), will only be available via the Mad Cave website. Each cover will be revealed the week of that issue’s release, and you’ll never guess what the next one in store will be!

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
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