September 14, 2026

YEAR OF THE DEVIL Interview | Chris Yates & Keith Arem on Comic Book created with Danny Trejo

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The Year of the Devil is almost here. Pastrami Nation Entertainment Editor Kevin Hoskinson sits down with creators Chris Yates and Keith Arem for an in-depth conversation about their upcoming comic book YEAR OF THE DEVIL, featuring the legendary Danny Trejo! Chris and Keith take us behind the scenes of the project, discuss how Year of the Devil came together, working with Danny […]

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August 25, 2026

FIRST LOOK: Enter the Night Sky With Victoria Jaguar #1

By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios proudly announces the next chapter of the Underworld Universe with the debut of VICTORIA JAGUAR #1, an all-new five-issue series from Underworld creator Mark London (Battlecats, Hunt. Kill. Repeat.), featuring breathtaking painted interior artwork and the main cover by comics superstar Marco Rudy (Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier, Justice League Dark), with letters by […]

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August 24, 2026

VAULT AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JEREMY ROBINSON ANNOUNCE ONE ZERO ZERO ONE SAVES THE WORLD 

By Staff Reports Vault and New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson have announced One Zero Zero One Saves The World, a bold and unique new science fiction comic book series drawn and lettered by Tiago Palma, and colored by Manuel Rodriguez.   ​In the beginning of the series, 1001 awakens confused and alone, a genetic experiment that quickly adapts to […]

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August 24, 2026

THE MURDERBOT DIARIES MEETS FALLOUT IN THE FORTHCOMING IF DESTRUCTION BE OUR LOT, VOL. 1 PAPERBACK THIS FALL

By Staff Reports Bestselling co-writers Mark Elijah Rosenberg (Approaching the Unknown, Year Million) and Matthew Rosenberg (We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us, 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank) team up with artist Andy MacDonald (Doctor Strange, Wonder Woman), colorist Francesco Segala, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou for an the action-packed, sci-fi adventure in the forthcoming If Destruction Be Our Lot, Vol. […]

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August 24, 2026

Dick Tracy Goes to War in a New Veterans Day Special From Mad Cave Studios

By Staff Reports Before the yellow coat, the badge, and a lifetime spent chasing criminals, Dick Tracy was a soldier. Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Tribune Content Agency, returns to the past in DICK TRACY: VETERANS DAY SPECIAL, a 40-page standalone story from writers Alex Segura (Secret Identity, Alter Ego), Michael Moreci (Barbaric, Wasted Space), and Keir Graff, with […]

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August 24, 2026

Every Quest Has Another Side…Maverick Announces FANTASY

By Staff Reports This fall, Mad Cave Studios’ YA imprint Maverick invites readers to choose where the story begins with FANTASY, an inventive fantasy graphic novel from writer and artist Yoann Kavege (Moon Deer) and letterer Justin Birch, with translations by Nanette McGuinness. One on a quest for vengeance, the other on a quest for love! Their destinies intertwine in […]

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August 6, 2026

Countdown to Year of the Devil Begins

By Staff Reports We’re excited to finally introduce Year of the Devil, PCB’s most ambitious original graphic novel to date.  Follow the project so you don’t miss launch day! Year of the Devil is a five-issue supernatural action graphic novel starring Danny Trejo as Diego, a cursed warrior reborn across centuries to battle the Devil and the Four Horsemen in […]

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August 6, 2026

The Deadman: now twelve haunting issues (DC Next Level)

By Staff Reports The afterlife isn’t over yet. Originally announced as a six-issue limited Next Level series, DC’s The Deadman will now continue through issue #12 as W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, Chris O’Halloran, and Good Ol’ Neon expand Boston Brand’s journey through life, death, and the strange spaces in between. As The Deadman #3 arrives in comic shops this week, […]

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August 6, 2026

MIND-BENDING, TRAILBLAZING AUTOMATIC KAFKA BACK IN PRINT THIS NOVEMBER, FINDS NEW HOME AT IMAGE COMICS

By Staff Reports The beloved, surrealist, post-superhero story—Automatic Kafka—by bestselling writer Joe Casey (Terminal, BEN 10) and critically-acclaimed artist Ashley Wood (Popbot, Ghost Rider 2099, World War Robot) will be collected in its entirety into trade paperback for the first time ever and brought to shelves this November from Image Comics. This subversive series was ahead of its time when […]

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July 15, 2026

Mister Nemo #1 Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation The Underworld Universe at Mad Cave Studios continues to expand with its latest series, Mister Nemo #1, and it’s another impressive addition to this growing shared universe. Written by Mark London, with artwork by Alden Kaye, colors by Alex Sinclair, and lettering by Patrick Brosseau, Mister Nemo delivers a thrilling blend of mystery, nautical […]

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July 14, 2026

Danny Trejo Debuts ‘Year Of The Devil’, An Original Action-Horror Graphic Novel

By Staff Reports [07/14/26 – Los Angeles, CA] Actor and cultural icon Danny Trejo is expanding his legacy intocreator-owned publishing with Year of the Devil, an original supernatural action-horror graphic noveldebuting at San Diego Comic-Con before launching its worldwide crowdfunding campaign on September 29, 2026. Co-created by Danny Trejo, award-winning transmedia creator Keith Arem (Call of Duty, Spider-Man,Ascend), and writer […]

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July 13, 2026

Mad Cave Studios & Comixology Originals Announce Kim-Joy’s QUIET

Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Comixology Originals, proudly presents QUIET, an all-new YA graphic novel from celebrity baker, bestselling cookbook author, Great British Bake Off finalist, and winner of Bake Off’s New Year 2022 special Kim-Joy and artist Alti. Inspired by Kim-Joy’s life, Quiet explores social anxiety, selective mutism, and bullying through an emotional coming-of-age story featuring art and […]

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July 11, 2026

IDW BRINGS SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER EXCLUSIVES TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026

By Staff Reports IDW Publishing is heading to San Diego Comic-Con and going all-out to celebrate its slate of summer blockbuster comic book launches. Located on the show floor (#2729) and featuring an all-new booth, IDW Publishing is proud to offer fans in attendance eight stunning exclusive covers, plus free giveaway collectibles! The award-winning publisher will also have the following […]

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July 2, 2026

Biker Mice from Mars: Scorch #1

By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation Biker Mice from Mars came roaring back into the spotlight thanks to the Nacelle Company and Oni Press, and now they’re back with a brand-new series spotlighting the newest addition to Mars: Scorch! This debut issue is an incredible introduction to Scorch, or Scratch as she was once known. We get her backstory, from […]

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April 24, 2026

ACROSS THE WIDEST SEA: Coming This Summer From Maverick

By Staff Reports This summer, Maverick, the YA imprint of Mad Cave Studios, brings readers ACROSS THE WIDEST SEA, a visually arresting and emotionally grounded graphic novel exploring what it means to be cast into adulthood before you’re ready. Created by author and illustrator Jean Cremers (After the Storm), with lettering by award-winning letterer Taylor Esposito and translation by Joe Johnson, […]

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March 22, 2026

Honor and Curse: Eternal #1 Review

By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Honor and Curse has been one of my favorite titles from Mad Cave Studios, blending a haunting narrative with a deeply personal story of honor, legacy, and inner demons. With Honor and Curse: Eternal, the series takes a bold leap—catapulting readers 600 years into the future to see what fate has in […]

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February 22, 2026

ONE PIECE CREATOR & NYT BESTSELLERS ENDORSE DEBUT KICKSTARTER, MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL

By Staff Reports Walt Disney Alumni and debut writer Chris Yates, teams up with rising artist Simone Ragazzoni (Robotech: Rick Hunter, Power Rangers Universe, Dune: House Corrino) to debut a brand new creator-owned series, MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL. Featuring exclusive one-of-a-kind covers from NYT Bestseller Sean Murphy (Batman: White Knight Series, Tokyo Ghost, Chrononauts), Siya Oum (Neo Wonderland, Lola XOXO, […]

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February 21, 2026

Death Fight Forever #1 Review

By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation If you’ve been paying attention to Image Comics lately, you might think they’re on a hot streak with a string of standout debut issues. I’ll argue this instead: Image Comics has always been on fire. And with Death Fight Forever #1, they remind us exactly why. From Andrew MacLean and Alexis Ziritt […]

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February 13, 2026

Skybound, Image & Hasbro Announce Deluxe Comic Book Collection to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE

By Staff Reports Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro are proud to announce the first-ever hardcover edition of the two comic adaptations of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE, commemorating the film’s 40th anniversary in spectacular fashion. THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE Deluxe Edition will be available in comic shops on August 12, 2026. The epic story […]

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January 25, 2026

Spirit of the Shadows #1 Review

Spirit of the Shadows #1 ReviewBy Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation The afterlife is one of humanity’s greatest mysteries—where do we go when it’s all said and done? For Erik Leroux, the answer is complicated. On one hand, he’s reunited with the love of his life, Katrina. On the other, he wakes up dressed like a surreal hero-villain hybrid, […]

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January 18, 2026

LAST CALL TO LEAVE EARTH-Coming This March from Nakama Press

By Staff Reports Nakama Press, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, invites readers into a quiet, unsettling mystery where memory, belief, and unresolved history collide… An original 180-page young adult graphic novel from Brazilian writer and illustrator Cassio Ribeiro (Iris Complex, Sara Animals, Navigating with You), LAST CALL TO LEAVE EARTH unfolds as a small-town mystery shaped by emotional realism and […]

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January 18, 2026

Barbarian Behind Bars #1 Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation Dropping a battle-hardened barbarian into the modern world is already a bad idea. Locking him inside a maximum-security prison? Even worse. That’s the smart, high-concept premise behind Barbarian Behind Bars #1, the new series from Mad Cave Studios that blends fantasy and crime drama in a way that immediately stands out. When a […]

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January 17, 2026

Let’s Kickstart This! Ayot Nom-Cost of Return

By Nolan P Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation We are back with “Let’s Kickstart This!” for 2026! To kick off the new year, we are spotlighting a comic book from Dark Myth Comics: Ayot Nom-Cost of Return! Ayot Nom: Cost of Return is a black and white, 22-page comic about consequence, identity, and violence you cannot outrun. This project follows Ayot […]

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