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Preview: Terrorbytes Vol. 1

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Terrorbytes Vol. 1

(W) Mark Russell, Mark London (A) Val Halvorson, Alberto Ponticelli, David Ferracci, Emanuele Ercolani, Felix Ruiz

In an age where technology intertwines seamlessly with our everyday lives, TERRORBYTES delves deeper into the shadows of our digital existence, exploring the uncharted territories of human consciousness shaped by technological evolution. This new series pushes the boundaries of speculative fiction, presenting stories that challenge the very essence of identity, morality, and reality in a hyper-connected world.

The new series will continues to explore the dark and often dystopian themes that define our world. It poses critical questions about the future of human relationships, privacy, and autonomy in a world increasingly dominated by technology. Each issue/comic stands as a cautionary tale, reflecting upon the potential consequences of our current technological trajectory and challenging viewers to question the cost of progress. This new series invites readers to peer into the reflective surface of their screens and confront the profound impact of technology on the human condition, urging introspection and dialogue about the path we are collectively forging.

Terrorbytes Vol. 1

Preview: Terrorbytes #4

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Terrorbytes #4

(W) Mark London (A) Val Halvorson (L) Carlos M. Mangual

When social media superstar Sean Bracewell creates a digital clone of himself to keep his empire afloat, his AI double quickly takes control—blurring the line between creator and creation. As Mr. Brace’s “SecondSelf” spirals into dangerous schemes that trade morality for views, the real question becomes: who’s truly in charge, the man or the machine?

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Preview: The Slasher’s Apprentice

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The Slasher’s Apprentice

(W) Justin Richards (A) Val Halvorson (C) Rebecca Nalty (L) Buddy Beaudoin

Riley, a horror-obsessed podcaster with a slasher villain fixation, is seeking a new career path: Helping her favorite legendary slasher, The Hopton Valley Killer, regain their long-lost notoriety while learning the ropes herself.

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Preview: The Slasher’s Apprentice #5

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The Slasher’s Apprentice #5

(W) Justin Richards (A/CA) Val Halvorson (C) Rebecca Nalty (L) Buddy Beaudoin

With /Killer’s sights now aimed directly at Hopton Valley Killer, Riley must attempt to save her mentor’s life and legacy from being slashed out. As the duo attempt to lay a trap of their own, they will be confronted with the pains of the past as one final showdown determines the future fate of slashing as we know it.

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Preview: The Slasher’s Apprentice #5

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The Slasher’s Apprentice #5

(W) Justin Richards (A/CA) Val Halvorson (C) Rebecca Nalty (L) Buddy Beaudoin

With /Killer’s sights now aimed directly at Hopton Valley Killer, Riley must attempt to save her mentor’s life and legacy from being slashed out. As the duo attempt to lay a trap of their own, they will be confronted with the pains of the past as one final showdown determines the future fate of slashing as we know it.

The Slasher's Apprentice #5

A Killer Mentor… and the Ultimate Podcast Pitch. The Slasher’s Apprentice Vol. 1 arrives in October 2025

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Mad Cave Studios invites readers to sharpen their blades and press “record” with the release of The Slasher’s Apprentice Vol. 1 trade paperback collection. Created by Justin Richards, Val Halvorson, Rebecca Nalty, and Buddy Beaudoin, this first collected volume delivers a chilling yet darkly funny exploration of fandom gone too far.

Riley, a horror-obsessed podcaster with a lifelong slasher fixation, is ready for a career pivot: helping her favorite legendary villain—The Hopton Valley Killer—regain their long-lost notoriety. As Riley dives deeper into the art of the kill, she discovers that idolizing a murderer is easier than surviving their mentorship.

Richards and Halvorson have been a team since their breakout on Finger Guns, bonding over late-night horror marathons, video games, and a shared love of Nine Inch Nails. During the pandemic they traded story beats and scares, laying the groundwork for a project that would push the slasher genre in new directions. When the idea for The Slasher’s Apprentice surfaced, Richards brought Halvorson in from day one, co-writing a series that honors classic horror while carving out something entirely their own.

It’s thrills and chills to creep up your spine—The Slasher’s Apprentice Vol. 1 drops October 28, 2025.

The Slasher's Apprentice Vol. 1

Preview: The Slasher’s Apprentice #4

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The Slasher’s Apprentice #4

(W) Justin Richards (A/CA) Val Halvorson (C) Rebecca Nalty (L) Buddy Beaudoin

Change is inevitable. An ending. A new beginning. Everything in between is merely an obstacle. A weed to be plucked out. Stay tuned.’ — A mysterious new killer is disrupting the scene by targeting other slashers that they deem irrelevant. Will Riley and HVK be able to stay ahead of the innovation curve and stay off this new killer’s radar? Or is it too late to teach this old lion some new tricks?

The Slasher's Apprentice #4

Mark Russell and Mark London Explore the Dystopia We’re Already Living in Terrorbytes

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No algorithm is safe. Mad Cave Studios has announced Terrorbytes, a chilling sci-fi horror anthology that unplugs the comforts of modern tech to expose the real cost beneath the surface. Co-written by Eisner, GLAAD, and Ringo Award-winner Mark Russell and Mad Cave’s own CEO Mark London, this ongoing series launches Fall 2025 with a revolving cast of top-tier artists and storytellers—and a mission to make you question the very screens you’re reading from.

In an age where technology intertwines seamlessly with our everyday lives, Terrorbytes delves deeper into the shadows of our digital existence, exploring the uncharted territories of human consciousness shaped by technological evolution. This new series pushes the boundaries of speculative fiction, presenting stories that challenge the very essence of identity, morality, and reality in a hyper-connected world. In the first issue, a headset that lets users relive their greatest memories at the moment of their death extracts a brutal price.

Each issue delivers standalone stories that tap into our worst digital-age fears—stories that feel uncomfortably close to home, yet set just far enough in the future to feel like warnings. This is Tales from the Loop meets EC Comics, a jolt to the system through brutal, brilliant storytelling that explores surveillance, AI ethics, online radicalization, deepfakes, virtual reality, and everything we never meant to hand over. The upcoming issues will feature standout art from Juan Doe, Alberto Ponticelli, Val Halvorsen, and Felix Ruiz, each bringing their own unique style to the series.

So log off. Terrorbytes #1 hits shelves in Fall 2025.

Preview: The Slasher’s Apprentice #2

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The Slasher’s Apprentice #2

(W) Justin Richards (A) Val Halvorson (C) Rebecca Nalty (L) Buddy Beaudoin

When Riley doesn’t give them much of a choice, the Hopton Valley Killer springs into murderous action, putting Riley to the test as she must dive knife-first into assisting with taking out an entire frat party. As HVK seems set to prove why they’re one of the greats, Riley seeks to prove she’s worthy to follow in their footsteps.

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