Mad Cave Studios (also known simply as Mad Cave) is an independent comic book publisher based in Miami, Florida; it was established in 2014."Go Spelunking with Mark London and Mad Cave Studios," Multiversity Comics, February 25, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019 Mad Cave has published a range of comic books and trade paperbacks which were originally distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors.
Overview The publisher was founded in 2014 by Laura Chacón and overrun 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."Mad Cave Studios Digital Comics - comics by comiXology," ComiXology, Retrieved May 28, 2019 and Drive Thru Comics."DriveThruComics.com - Mad Cave Studios," DriveThruComics.com, Retrieved May 28, 2019
In September, they announced a young adult graphic novel imprint called Maverick to debut in the fall of 2021."Publisher Mad Cave Studios Launching YA Imprint" The Hollywood Reporter, September 24, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2021
In July 2024, Mad Cave announced Amazing Comics, a new comic book company based in Idaho and headed by Joe Quesada. The company is a joint venture with Belgian publisher Dupuis.
"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."Mad Cave Studios Talent Search Winners" MadCaveStudios, Retrieved September 29, 2019 The comic book Show's End was the first title to feature work from the 2018 Talent Search winners, launching in August 2019."Beauty vs. Brutality in 'Show's End' from Mad Cave," Previewsworld, May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019 The Talent Search was run again in 2019 for both writers and artists."Mad Cave Studios Finds New Team of Creators" Previews World, Retrieved May 21, 2020
The third Talent Search from June 1 to September 1, 2020. Six winners had their work published in an anthology comic book."Mad Cave Studios Announces Four New Titles + Talent Search" Comicon, Retrieved May 21, 2020
Staff
Laura Chacón (founder) Mark London (CEO and CCO) Mark Irwin (President) Kurt Nelson (Executive Vice President of Sales) Chris Fernandez (Publisher) Mike Marts (Editor-in-Chief) Allison Pond (Vice President of Marketing) Maya Lopez (Senior Marketing Manager) Kristen Simon (Senior Editor) Sarah Brunstad (Editor) Troy-Jefferey Allen (Digital Marketing Specialist)
Imprints
Mad Cave Studios (2014–present) Maverick (2021–present) Papercutz (2005–present; acquired in 2022) Nakama Press (2024–present) Amazing Comics (2024–present; joint venture with Dupuis)
Publications
References
External links Mad Cave Studios Maverick Papercutz Nakama Press Mad Cave Studios YouTube channel