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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

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 Studios’ Knights of the Golden Sun plus Honor and Curse Are Back for a Second Arc!

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Two first wave titles that put Mad Cave Studios on the comics map are making an exciting return! It was an easy decision for writer Mark London to bring the second arc of Knights of the Golden Sun—now blending even more history and fantasy with biblical elements, all perfectly captured in the intricate and detailed art by Nicolas Salamanca with an exclusive variant by Adam Gorham—as well as the return of Genshi, the Tengu, Akemi, and the rest of the Iga back shinobi thriller, Honor and Curse, featuring art by Mauricio Villarreal.

Knights of the Golden Sun #8

(W) Mark London (A/C) Mauricio Villarreal (L) Justin Birch
Release Date: December 2, 2020

The Archangels are back! With Metatron on the run, and Lucifer nowhere to be found, the Archangels must scour the Earth for the pieces of God’s Armor in order to prevent them from bringing destruction upon the world the likes of which have only been hinted at through the annals of history!

“To be able to continue working on Knights of the Golden Sun is exhilarating,” said Mark London. “Not only because I can continue working on a story that we have set out to do from the beginning, but because I’m in love with these characters and I truly enjoy working with Mauricio. It’s  a story about the archangels and their struggles as a family. It’s about facing doomsday scenarios that are bigger than anything the world has ever seen. It’s going to be a wild ride… just like everything Mad Cave does.” 

“I’ve always loved being a part of this project because I love epic stories that take place in amazing worlds, and that is exactly what Knights of the Golden Sun is,” said Mauricio Villarreal. “In volume two, we are going to explore a much larger world filled with all sorts of fantastical creatures as well as even more historical figures than the last volume.” 

Knights of the Golden Sun #8

Honor and Curse #7

(W) Mark London (A) Nicolas Salamanca (C) Tekino (L) Miguel Zapata
Release Date: January, 6, 2021

Left reeling after the murder of Lord Haruki, Genshi makes his way to the Jade Caverns per Nishiro’s instructions. Meanwhile, Akemi took control of the Iga and is training like never before to defend her clan from potential threats… like the rival Koga clan who are looking to seize the opportunity presented by Lord Haruki’s death. 


“When I first came up with the idea for Honor and Curse, it was supposed to be a straightforward ninja tale with some historical elements and tons of action,” said Mark London. “However, once I started diving into the research, I became fascinated by all of the mythology surrounding the era and the story morphed into what it is today; a story about a talented ninja possessed by an evil mountain spirit known as a Tengu. With the fantastic art that Nicolas and Tekino bring to the table, I can’t wait for the fans to see what we have in store for Genshi, Akemi, and the rest of the Iga clan.”

“Honor and Curse is a comic that I have a lot of affection for, not only because of the fact that it is set in feudal Japan, but it has allowed me to grow as an artist,” said Nicolas Salamanca. “I definitely consider it an honor and not a curse to continue working with Mark and Tekino on this incredible story.”

Honor and Curse #7

Read Mad Cave Studios’ Honor and Curse #1 for FREE

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Follow Genshi as he struggles to come to terms with the demon inside him, a forbidden love’s crazed father, and a fate yet to be determined.

Honor and Curse is a six-issue series written by Mark London, with art by Nicolás Salamanca, and color by Tekino.

Published by Mad Cave Studios, the entire series is out now and you can get them as individual issues or the collected first volume.

Read the first issue for FREE right here!

Purchase: Amazon – Kindle – comiXology – Mad Cave

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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