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The Cult Classic is Back and The Star League Rises Again in July in The Last Starfighter!

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More than 40 years later, Mad Cave Studios brings The Last Starfighter back with a long-awaited continuation of the cult classic. The 1984 sci-fi adventure film, directed by Nick Castle and written by Jonathan Betuel, expanded the boundaries of visual effects and became a defining touchstone for a generation raised on arcades and imagination.

In collaboration with Betuel and producer Paul Davidson, writers Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes join forces with artist Willi Roberts, colorist Francesco Segala, and Ashcan Award-winning letterer Rob Jones, with covers for The Last Starfighter #1 by Taurin Clarke, Rahzzah, David LaFuente, and Stephanie Hans, for a thrilling and heartfelt journey through a newly expanded universe.

Small-town teenager Alex Rogan has already saved multiple worlds. But that was only the beginning of his story. Forty years after the cult-classic movie that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, an all-new story picks up from the end credits and takes off for the stars! Now the leader…and sole member…of the Star League, Alex must rebuild the galaxy’s only defense force against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada. Introducing a new cast of Starfighters alongside fan-favorite faces—and new killers and cutthroats in the shadowy employ of the Ko-Dan—The Last Starfighter #1 launches a sci-fi legacy to new heights! 

A defining piece of sci-fi returns with its original creative voice intact, expanding the legacy for longtime fans while opening the door for a new generation raised on expansive, character-driven space epics.

The Last Starfighter #1 hits comic shops July 1, 2026 (FOC June 8), launching an all-new chapter that expands the universe, introduces a new class of Starfighters, and resets the stakes for the galaxy ahead.

The Last Starfighter returns to Comics Collecting the Movie Adaptation

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Long cherished by science-fiction fans for its heart, ambition, and outsider heroism, The Last Starfighter returns in a format that honors its legacy while making it newly accessible to today’s readers. Mad Cave Studios presents The Last Starfighter Movie Adaptation, a newly collected paperback edition of the original three-issue comic adaptation of the cult-classic film. 

In 1984, The Last Starfighter thrilled movie-goers all over, and for comic book readers hungry for more science fiction, it was a revelation. Now the three-part comic adaptation of the beloved film gets new life in an exclusive collection! 

The project, led by the original screenwriter Jonathan Betuel and producer Paul Davidson, is an exclusive 80-page edition, featuring an all-star cast of creators with a story by Bill Mantlo, art by Bret Blevins and Tony Salmons, colors by Christie Scheele, and lettering by Rick Parker, with original covers by the late Jackson Guice. Together, this creative team delivers a faithful and heartfelt adaptation that captures what made The Last Starfighter endure: a sense of wonder, its unlikely hero, and its belief that courage can come from anywhere!

The Last Starfighter Movie Adaptation soars into comic shops and select bookstores on June 23, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827062 | $17.99) format. Final order cut-off is June 1. 

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Preview: Spirits of Violence #4

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Spirits of Violence #4

(W) Sabir Pirzada (A) Paul Davidson

THE SPIRIT OF VIOLENCE has set its sights on everything the GHOST RIDERS of the Marvel Universe hold dear, but none have drawn its wrath more than Johnny Blaze! As his heart and soul have been torn apart, his body now follows in one of the most painful moments in GHOST RIDER history!

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Preview: Spirits of Violence #3

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Spirits of Violence #3

(W) Sabir Pirzada (A) Paul Davidson

THE TOUR DE FORCE CONTINUES! Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch and their allies have learned of the existence of a dangerous and violent NEW spirit: THE SPIRIT OF VIOLENCE! But what are its origins? And why, of all people, has it chosen Danny Ketch’s sister, Barbara, as its avatar? Can she be saved? Is she truly even alive at all? Answers to your BURNING QUESTIONS start here, but brace yourselves — they’re not for the faint of heart!

Spirits of Violence #3

Preview: Spirits of Violence #2

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Spirits of Violence #2

(W) Sabir Pirzada (A) Paul Davidson

Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch have learned of the existence of a new and dangerous Spirit! An entity called THE SPIRIT OF VIOLENCE — but as the entity targets the Ghost Riders and those closest to them, will anyone be able to stand in its path? AND WILL THEY SURVIVE?!

Spirits of Violence #2

Preview: Spirits of Violence #1

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Spirits of Violence #1

(W) Sabir Pirzada (A) Paul Davidson

Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, Robbie Reyes, Kushala, Fantasma, Hellverine and more!

Ghost Riders unite! When a strange group of new villains set their sinister plan in motion, Ghost Riders past, present and future must combine forces to save the world. But just who is the Spirit of Violence, and what horrors do they bring from Johnny Blaze’s and Danny Ketch’s pasts? Forget everything you thought you knew about Ghost Rider! The most climactic ride in history starts here!

Spirits of Violence #1

The Last Starfighter continues in comics blasting off June 2026

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Mad Cave Studios has announced a new partnership with The Last Starfighter, the 1984 American sci-fi adventure film directed by Nick Castle and written by Jonathan Betuel. A cult-classic that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, the film followed Alex Rogan, a teenager whose video game skills transformed him into an intergalactic hero.

Now, more than 40 years later, Mad Cave will publish a brand-new comic book series that picks up directly after the film, expanding the universe and reigniting the Starfighter legacy. The project will be led by Betuel and producer Paul Davidson, with Quantum Leap, Arrow, and Warehouse 13 writers Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes, interior artist Willi Roberts, and colorist Francesco Segala.

This new chapter marks only the beginning of a bold publishing initiative, setting the stage for an expanded Starfighter universe that will resonate across generations. With Mad Cave Studios and this team at the helm, the mission is clear: reignite the legend and carry it into the future. The Last Starfighter #1 series is slated for release in June 2026. This is only the beginning—additional details, covers, and sneak peeks are coming soon!

Ghost Riders Past, Present, and Future Ride Together starting in October in Spirits of Violence!

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This October, the darkest corner of the Marvel Universe reignites in Spirits of Violence, a five-issue limited series written by Sabir Pirzada and drawn by Paul Davidson.

Tying together the entire Ghost Rider legacy, the explosive saga unites various heroes who have held the mantle including Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, Kushala, Hellverine, newcomer Fantasma, Robbie Reyes in his long-awaited return, and more, after they and those closest to them are targeted by a dangerous entity known as the SPIRIT OF VIOLENCE!

GHOST RIDERS UNITE!

When a strange group of new villains set their sinister plan in motion, Ghost Riders past, present and future must combine forces to save the world. But just who is the Spirit of Violence, and what horrors do they bring from Johnny Blaze’s and Danny Ketch’s pasts? Forget everything you thought you knew about Ghost Rider! The most climactic ride in history starts here!

Check out the main cover by Kendrick “Kunkka” Lim along with variant covers by Simone Bianchi, E.M. Gist, and Peach Momoko! Coming to shops October 1, 2025.

Preview: Namor #8 (of 8)

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Namor #8 (of 8)

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Paul Davidson (CA) Alexander Lozano
RATED T+
In Shops: Mar 12, 2025
SRP: $4.99

WHO SHALL BE CROWNED THE LAST KING OF ATLANTIS?
The final battle in World War Sea sets the stage for an all-new vision of Atlantis. But where does that leave Namor? Is there a place in the oceans for the mighty Sub-Mariner?

Namor #8 (of 8)
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