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Preview: Under the Influence

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Under the Influence

(W) Eliot Rahal (A) Stefano Simeone (L) Frank Cvetkovic

A teenage sociopath, Paul Kozac, has accidentally created an internet cult called The Hot Dog Party. When a prank turns deadly, the F.B.I. sends in an undercover agent, Cara Cole, to investigate and infiltrate their ranks. Now Cara battles against real stakes, fake news, and memes in a character-driven story about power structures and the communities you build. This is a story about “Click to follow” cultism during the age of social media. Collects issues 1-5.

Under the Influence

Preview: Under the Influence #5

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Under the Influence #5

(W) Eliot Rahal (A/CA) Stefano Simeone (L) Frank Cvetkovic

Relish closure, but know that in the end… the Hot Dog Party will never die. In this final madcap issue of Under the Influence, the F.B.I. ‘s investigation nears its end, Paul’s fate is sealed, and Cara is left with one final choice.

Under the Influence #5

Preview: Under the Influence #5

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Under the Influence #5

(W) Eliot Rahal (A/CA) Stefano Simeone (L) Frank Cvetkovic

Relish closure, but know that in the end… the Hot Dog Party will never die. In this final madcap issue of Under the Influence, the F.B.I. ‘s investigation nears its end, Paul’s fate is sealed, and Cara is left with one final choice.

Under the Influence #5

Preview: Under the Influence #4

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Under the Influence #4

(W) Eliot Rahal (A) Stefano Simeone (L) Frank Cvetkovic

A college student is dead, and so is the Deputy Director of the F.B.I.’s son–two young men radicalized by the insidious Hot Dog Party cult. It seems a revolution is at hand, but will Cara be able to save the day? Will Paul be able to stop the violence?

Under the Influence #4

NYCC 2023: Mad Cave Studios Unveils its Exciting Schedule of Events and Exclusives

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Fans of comics, pop culture, and entertainment are in for a treat. Mad Cave Studios is heading to the highly-anticipated New York Comic Con (Oct. 12 – 16) at the Javits Center in New York City at booth #3441!

With a jam-packed schedule of panels, signings, exclusives and more, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy including imprints, Papercutz and Maverick. Readers of all ages can discover imaginative new worlds with Papercutz, and young adults are invited to find themselves within the pages of Maverick.

Here’s a rundown of the exciting events happening at the convention:

Mad Cave Studios Signings

Thursday, October 12, 2023:

  • 3:00 PM  Eliot Rahal – UNDER THE INFLUENCE
  • 4:00 PM  Zac Thompson – PROJECT RIESE, NATURE’S LABYRINTH

Friday, October 13, 2023:

  • 12:00 PM  David Pepose + Alex Cormack – THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE 
  • 1:00 PM  David Hazan, Anna Everts, Federico Bertoni, Justin Birch – NOTTINGHAM
  • 2:00 PM  Andrea Mutti – A LEGACY OF VIOLENCE, CHARRED REMAINS
  • 3:00 PM  Amit Tishler – EDENFROST
  • 4:00 PM Matthew Emmons – CRUSADER
  • 5:00 PM  Kelly Williams – SKEETERS, BOUNTIFUL GARDEN

Saturday, October 14, 2023:

  • 10:30 AM The Winx Club’s Sparkling 20th Anniversary Celebration!” (Room 406.3)
  • 12:00 PM WINX Post Panel Signing
  • 1:00 PM  Joe Corallo – KING ARTHUR, DAHLIA IN THE DARK, BECSTAR
  • 2:00 PM  Jasmine Walls – THE LAST SESSION
  • Mark London – HUNT. KILL. REPEAT., BATTLECATS

Sunday, October 15, 2023:

  • 10:00 AM  Chas Pangburn and Kim – DOUBLE BOOKING
  • 11:00 AM Gabriel Valentin – DIGITAL LIZARDS OF DOOM
  • 11:30 AM  Art Baltazar Live Drawing @ Family HQ (YAHGZ)
  • 12:30 PM Art Baltazar Signing @ Family HQ (YAHGZ)
  • 1:15 PM  Mad Cave Buzz: Upcoming Creator-Owned, Licensed, & Originals – Room 406.3
  • 2:30 PM  Mad Cave Buzz ‘Post Panel Signing’
  • 3:00 PM  John Gurney – FUZZY BASEBALL

Mad Cave Studios Panels

The Winx Club’s Sparkling 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday, Oct. 14
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Room 406.3

The Winx Club has charmed loyal fans for 20 years through the cartoons, live action series, and comics, and they’re coming to NYCC to celebrate all the magic with you! Join Rainbow Spa Founder and President Iginio Straffi for a special pre-recorded interview on all things Winx past and present, as well as a special video celebrating the fans who have made the past 20 years a magical experience! Then, join Papercutz Marketing Manager Spenser Nellis and Papercutz Editor Stephanie Brooks in a discussion on the history of everyone’s favorite fabulous fairies, and also tease what’s on the horizon for them in Papercutz’s upcoming graphic novel series! We might have a magical gift or two in store for attendees of this birthday celebration!

Mad Cave Buzz: Upcoming Creator-Owned, Licensed, & Originals
Sunday, Oct.15, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM –
Room 406.3

Join the creators for Mad Cave Studios’ upcoming creator-owned, licensed, & original projects, including Flash Gordon, Gatchaman, Dick Tracy, Edenfrost, Crusader, and The Devil That Wears My Face. Get a peek at the process and a preview of what’s to come in 2024 as Cormack, Pepose, Emmons, Tishler, and Special Guests discuss their upcoming projects, answer various questions, and share the ins and outs of writing for licensed properties, developing an original, and more; moderated by Mad Cave Studios’ Editor in Chief, Mike Marts, and Senior Editor Chas Pangburn.

In addition to the Pop Insider: Mad Cave Studios Mystery Variant Giveaway at booth #1829, there will be Winx Club’s 20th Anniversary Special Gold Foil Edition of WELCOME TO THE MAGIX at Winx Booth #3154 and Mad Cave Booth #3441, Mad Cave Studios is excited to offer the following limited NYCC 2023 variants and prints:

  • HUNT. KILL. REPEAT.  variant by Mike Deodato + Jao Canola
  • EXORCISTS NEVER DIE variant by Nico Leon
  • MONOMYTH variant by Reilly Brown
  • YOU’VE BEEN CANCELLED variant by Dustin Nguyen
  • UNDER THE INFLUENCE variant by Gabriel Walta
  • PROJECT RIESE variant by Jeff McComsey
  • CRUSADER variant by Simon Roy
  • THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE variant by Alex Cormack
  • EDENFROST variant by Mike Rooth
  • GATCHAMAN exclusive print by Inaki Miranda
  • DICK TRACY exclusive print by Brent Schoonover
  • FLASH GORDON exclusive print by Dan Panosian

Preview: Under the Influence #2 (of 5)

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Under the Influence #2 (of 5)

(W) Eliot Rahal (A/CA) Stefano Simeone
In Shops: Aug 16, 2023
SRP: $4.99

That’s not ketchup. That’s blood. Cara’s investigation into the Hot Dog Party is at risk of being compromised. How does the internet-meme-turned-cult-leader, Paul Kozac, already know who she is? How can she keep her F.B.I. cover as a teacher’s assistant intact now that a college student is dying in a hospital because of her? Like and subscribe to find out!

Under the Influence #2 (of 5)

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Astrobots #4

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Alpha Flight #1 (Marvel) – Protecting Canada from mutants? We’re fans of the classic Alpha Flight and we’re intrigued about this new series.

Astrobots #4 (Massive) – Fantastic so far, we finally have an idea of what is up and with tensions, and the violence, escalating, we want to see where this goes.

Barb Vol. 3 Battle for Bailiwick (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) – Every volume has been fun so far and perfect for young readers who want a fun fantasy series.

The Cull #1 (Image Comics) – Five friends set off to shoot a short film on a forbidden rock near their home the summer before they all go their separate ways. But that’s not really why they’re there. One of them has lied. And that lie will change their lives forever. Sounds like a nice tease and we’re excited to find out more!

Dark X-Men #1 (Marvel) – Have you seen the lineup? That alone is reason to get this!

Disney Villains: Hades #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Dynamite has been knocking it out of the park with their “Disney Villains” line , so we’re excited to check out this new one.

Rooster Fighter Vol. 4 (VIZ Media) – Yes the concept is silly but it works so well. The tease of Keiji’s half-brother has us pumped for the latest volume.

Uncanny Avengers #1 (Marvel) – Fall of X has been intriguing so far so we want to see what a new “unity” team will be like considering the climate in the Marvel Universe.

Under the Influence #2 (Mad Cave Studios) – A series about a cult spun out from a social media influencer and memes? Yes please!

Void Rivals #3 (Image Comics/Skybound) – If you’re a Transformers fan, this series is a must!

Washington’s Gay General (Abrams Comicarts) – Learn about General Von Steuben!

Under the Influence #1 is an interesting concept that dives into social media and influencers

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A teenage sociopath, Paul Kozac, has accidentally created an internet cult called The Hot Dog Party. When a prank turns deadly, the F.B.I. sends in an undercover agent, Cara Cole, to investigate and infiltrate their ranks.

Story: Eliot Rahal
Art: Stefano Simeone
Letterer: Frank Cvetkovic
Editor: Chas! Pangburn

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TFAW

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