Mad Cave Studios Explained

Mad Cave Studios
Status:Active
Founder:Mark London
Country:United States
Headquarters:Miami, Florida
Distribution:Simon & Schuster[1]
Genre:Action, adventure, science fiction, mystery
Website:https://www.madcavestudios.com/

Mad Cave Studios (also known simply as Mad Cave) is an independent comic book publisher based out of Miami, Florida; it was established in 2014.[2] Mad Cave has published a range of comic books and trade paperbacks which were originally distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors.[3]

Overview

The publisher was founded in 2014 by Mark London. In February 2018, Mad Cave published the first issue of its flagship title, Battlecats. It released a second series, Midnight Task Force that July. In November 2018, Mad Cave Studios released the first issue of Knights of the Golden Sun. Their fourth title Honor and Curse launched in February 2019.

Digital versions of their comics are available at ComiXology.[4] and Drive Thru Comics.[5]

In September, they announced a young adult graphic novel imprint called Maverick to debut in the fall of 2021.[6]

In July 2024, Mad Cave announced Amazing Comics, a new comic book company based out of Idaho and headed by Joe Quesada. The company is a joint venture with Belgian publisher Dupuis.[7]

"Talent Search"

In 2018, Mad Cave ran a "Talent Search" for new comic book writers and artists. Finalists worked on comic books for Mad Cave.[8] The comic book Show's End was the first title to feature work from the 2018 Talent Search winners, launching in August 2019.[9] The Talent Search was run again in 2019 for both writers and artists.[10]

The third Talent Search from June 1 to September 1, 2020. Six winners had their work published in an anthology comic book.[11]

List of imprints

Acquisitions

Joint ventures

Titles

Comic books

"Underworld"

The "Underworld" is an ongoing shared universe created by London.[27]

Graphic novels

Licensed titles

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Clients | Simon & Schuster Distribution Services .
  2. "Go Spelunking with Mark London and Mad Cave Studios," Multiversity Comics, February 25, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019
  3. News: Mad Cave & Diamond: A Match Made in Madness! Mad Cave Studios. December 5, 2017. Mad Cave Studios. September 11, 2018. en-US.
  4. "Mad Cave Studios Digital Comics - comics by comiXology," ComiXology, Retrieved May 28, 2019
  5. "DriveThruComics.com - Mad Cave Studios," DriveThruComics.com, Retrieved May 28, 2019
  6. "Publisher Mad Cave Studios Launching YA Imprint" The Hollywood Reporter, September 24, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2021
  7. Web site: Brooke . David . July 27, 2024 . New global comics company Amazing Comics announced • AIPT . July 28, 2024 . aiptcomics.com . en-us.
  8. "Mad Cave Studios Talent Search Winners" MadCaveStudios, Retrieved September 29, 2019
  9. "Beauty vs. Brutality in 'Show's End' from Mad Cave," Previewsworld, May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019
  10. "Mad Cave Studios Finds New Team of Creators" Previews World, Retrieved May 21, 2020
  11. "Mad Cave Studios Announces Four New Titles + Talent Search" Comicon, Retrieved May 21, 2020
  12. Web site: August 20, 2024 . Comics' fastest growing publisher is entering into manga with Mad Cave Studios' Nakama Press . August 20, 2024 . Popverse . en.
  13. Web site: Mad Cave Acquires Kids' Graphic Novel House Papercutz .
  14. https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAY181863 Battlecats TP Vol 01 Hunt for Dire Beast
  15. "Feline Fantasy Returns in Battlecats #1 Preview," Newsarama, January 28, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019
  16. Web site: First Comics News . 2024-10-17 . BLADE FORGER . 2024-10-17 . en-US.
  17. "Printingf For Thor, Strange Academy, Fire Power, Dry Foot, Stargazer," Bleeding Cool, September 16, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2021
  18. "The Harlem-Based Superhero, Hellfighter Quin, Launches in Mad Cave Studios March 2020 Solicits" Bleeding Cool. Retrieved March 12, 2021
  19. "Honor and Curse #1 Sneaks its Way to A 2nd Printing," Previewsworld, March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  20. "Mad Cave Studios Announces the Returns of Knights of the Golden Sun, Honor & Curse," Comic Book Resources, October 23, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2021
  21. ”Midnight Task Force TP Vol 01 Hidden Voices," Previewsworld. Retrieved May 26, 2020
  22. "Word Balloons: Celebrate local comic stores on Saturday” The Oklahoman. Retrieved May 21, 2020
  23. ”Ben Goldsmith and Travis Mercer Launch RV9 #1 in Mad Cave's November 2019 Solicitations” Bleeding Cool. Retrieved May 21, 2020
  24. "Savage Bastards and Battlecats Launch in Mad Cave Studios' February 2020 Solicitations” Bleeding Cool. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  25. "Printingf For Thor, Strange Academy, Fire Power, Dry Foot, Stargazer," Bleeding Cool, September 16, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2021
  26. ”Indie Comics Spotlight: Mad Cave's Victorian, Monster-Hunting, Time Travel Series, Wolvenheart” Syfy. Retrieved May 21, 2020
  27. Web site: Mad Cave Studios Launches New Underworld Universe with Revolution 9 (Exclusive) . August 3, 2024 . Comics . en.
  28. Web site: First Comics News . June 29, 2024 . Mark London's UNDERWORLD . September 22, 2024 . en-US.
  29. Web site: First Comics News . 2024-11-15 . Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production Shift Gears, Adding Speed Racer to Their Collaboration . 2024-11-15 . First Comics News . en-US.

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