Ringo Award-Winning Writer David Pepose is back with TEN-TON TITAN TERRIER
By Staff Reports
When an asteroid unleashes a horde of alien monsters known as Bio-Titans, Earth must turn to a suit of extraterrestrial battle armor to save the day — but there’s just one catch. Because the only creature on the planet capable of turning it on… is an 11-inch-tall terrier named Holly. With the Bio-Titan threat escalating by the second, Holly and her scientist owner Sam will find their unique bond tested, as he trains his mischievous mutt to become not just man’s best friend, but humanity’s only hope.
“Equal parts Pokémon and The Iron Giant, TEN-TON TITAN TERRIER is a passion project that I’ve spent the last five years bringing to life, and I couldn’t be more excited to work with superstar artist Ornella Greco and Papercutz to make this book a reality,” said writer David Pepose. “This book was inspired by my own terrier Holly, who packed ten tons of personality in her 11-inch tall frame. Filled to the brim with action, excitement, and heart, TEN-TON TITAN TERRIER is perfect for dog lovers, kaiju fans, and giant robot enthusiasts of all ages.”
Illustrator Ornella Greco added, “One of the best projects I’ve worked on. Not only because the story and characters have been so much fun to work with, but also because there’s been great teamwork the entire time!”
The book has already been praised by acclaimed creator Steve Orlando: “Brimming with true heart and creativity… TEN-TON TITAN TERRIER is a wildly fun idea that pulled me in from the first page!”
We hope you’ll join us in announcing the rise of Ten-Ton Titan Terrier! The book is available for preorder now wherever books are sold, including Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Bookshop. Please reach out to James Faccinto of Mad Cave Studios at jfaccinto@madcavestudios.com if you have any questions.
More info on: Ten-Ton Titan Terrier
Creators: David Pepose and Ornella Greco
Format: 6 x 9 in
Page count: 160
Paperback Price: $12.99
Hardcover Price: $17.99
Ages: Middle Grade
Paperback ISBN: 9781545820469
Hardback ISBN: 9781545820476
On-sale Date: October 7, 2025
About the creators
DAVID PEPOSE is a former reporter turned Ringo Award-winning comic book creator who has written on hit titles such as Cable: Love & Chrome, Savage Avengers, Moon Knight: City of the Dead and Punisher for Marvel Comics, Space Ghost and Captain Planet for Dynamite Entertainment, Speed Racer for Mad Cave Studios, as well as acclaimed original series Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel, Grand Theft Astro, The O.Z., Scout’s Honor, The Devil That Wears My Face, and more.
David’s books have appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, Forbes, and io9, and have ranked on Barnes & Noble’s Best Comics and Graphic Novels list. His writing has been called “stunningly subversive” by IGN and “an absurdly good time” by Nerdist, while Syfy has described his work as “utterly insane or pure genius (or admittedly, maybe both).” Raised in St. Louis, David currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, where he lives with his understanding wife, their rambunctious terrier, and at least six deadlines.
ORNELLA GRECO is a cartoonist and freelance illustrator from Italy. She studied in Palermo, Sicily at the Grafimated Cartoon-School of Comics and finished her studies in 2019. After she graduated, she began working for various publishers in the American and French comics industry, on such works as the acclaimed Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly series from Little Simon, Star Trek: Picard’s Academy with IDW Publishing, Total Suplex of the Heart with Humanoids, and more.
JUSTIN BIRCH is a Ringo Award-nominated letterer born and raised in the hills of West Virginia. Lettering comics since 2015, he is a member of the lettering studio AndWorld Design and has worked with AWA, Boom!, DC, Dark Horse, IDW, Image, Mad Cave Studios, and numerous indie publishers. Justin still lives in West Virginia, only now it’s with his loving wife, daughters, and their dog Kirby.
TIM DANIEL is a writer and designer of comic books responsible for countless titles spanning nearly 20 years and almost every major publisher. He resides in Missoula, Montana with his wife Erin, daughters Elle and Olivia, the catssassin Charli, and the mighty protector of the realm, a black lab named Riggins.