Exclusive: Nakama Press brings Mimi Szeto’s poignant graphic novel A LITTLE STEP to print
The Beat is excited to exclusively reveal that Nakama Press, a Mad Cave Studios imprint, is publishing A Little Step Vol. 1 by Mimi Szeto this fall.
Exclusive: Maverick announces queer YA OGN WRACK & RUNE
Maverick has announced Wrack & Rune, a queer, fantastical, young adult graphic novel about power and privilege.
L.A. STRONG CHARITY COMIC awarded the 2025 Clampett Humanitarian Award
The L.A. Strong Charity Comic has raised over $25,000 to date, with proceeds going directly to comic book creators who lost homes in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Exclusive: New horror series FLOW tackles sex ed & shame
Mad Cave Studios has announced feminist horror series Flow, which tackles the consequences of shame in place of sex education.
Interview: Marguerite Bennett and Bev Johnson on FLASH GORDON: THE GIRL FROM INFINITY VOL....
An interview with the co-creators, Marguerite Bennett and Bev Johnson, on FLASH GORDON: THE GIRL FROM INFINITY Vol. 1
Exclusive: SPEED RACER – RACER X launches this fall from Mad Cave & Tatsunoko
Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production have partnered for a new Speed Racer limited series about masked vigilante Racer X.
Exclusive: Maverick Announces QUEEN KODIAK OGN
Maverick has announced the teen-focused young adult graphic novel Queen Kodiak, slated for release this December.
Exclusive Preview: Papercutz to release THE WITCHES OF PEPPERWOOD BAY
Papercutz will begin releasing Lisa Manuzak Wiley's fantasy webcomic, which follows three young witch sisters, in print on October 21, 2025.
Business Wrap-up: Rebellion goes with Lunar, Dynamite explores, comings and goings
The week in distribution news and hires, including Rebellion, Dynamite, Mad Cave and Ignition Press
Exclusive: Love is a monster in ORLA! from Mad Cave Studios
Orla! is a new rom-com horror from Mad Cave Studios!
Shakespeare’s classic play Much Ado About Nothing gets modern update with ABUZZ graphic novel
Sparks and stingers will fly this November!
Quesada’s Amazing Comics unveils Undiscover’d Shakespeare line
Joe Quesada's new imprint has revealed Disciple, their upcoming take on Hamlet, is only the first in a line of Shakespeare-inspired comics.
























