Mad Cave July 2025 Solicitations

BENEATH TP (MR)

Creators: (W) Steven DeKnight (A/CA) Michael Gaydos
Price: $19.99 | ISBN: 9781545821077 | Product Code: 0525MA555

In-Store Date: 7/16/2025

Deputy Sheriff Jess Delgado is tasked with transporting the sole survivor of a mysterious attack along the Texas-Mexico border to CoreCivil, a for-profit immigration detention center closing down due to wide-spread protests. Housing only a handful remaining detainees and manned by a skeleton crew of disgruntled guards, the detention center becomes a desperate battle ground when something otherworldly emerges from deep below the earth. Something that only fears the light. Deputy Delgado must pull together the guards and detainees – two groups that hate and fear each other – to survive the night. Or fall to the vengeance of the things that live beneath.

DICK TRACY TP VOL 02

Creators: (W) Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, Chantelle Aimee Osman (A/CA) Geraldo Borges
Price: $17.99 | ISBN: 9781545817742 | Product Code: 0525MA562

In-Store Date: 7/2/2025

A serial killer is in the loose! The next chapter of Dick Tracy kicks off with grisly murder perpetrated by an unknown villain…putting Dick Tracy and his erstwhile companions at the center of a dangerous conspiracy! Who is The Blank? Can our hero unmask this new threat before The City erupts into turmoil?

FATE THE WINX SAGA TP VOL 02 THE SHADOW WAR

Creators: (W) Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (A) Valeria Peri (CA) Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau
Price: $14.99 | ISBN: 9781545818169 | Product Code: 0525MA565

In-Store Date: 7/23/2025

Alfea is under attack! Can the fairies of the Winx Suite overcome their challenges and defend their school? The magical school of Alfea is all but destroyed, its fractured remnants defended by the brave fairies and specialists who remain–even in the wake of heartbreaking loss. The roommates of the Winx Suite have been hit the hardest. Stella has fallen to the darkness and leads an army against her former friends. Aisha, Musa, Flora, and Sky must come up with a plan to push back the shadows that threaten to overrun their world… Meanwhile, Bloom puts everything on the line to redeem herself to those she holds most dear.

FLASH GORDON QUARTERLY COLLECTION TP VOL 01

Creators: (W) Dennis Culver, Louis Southard, Jordan Thomas, Rich Douek, Dan DiDio, Marc Andreyko (A) Pasquale Qualano, Nuno Plati, Russell Mark Olson, Joe Mulvey, Stefan Simeone, Igor Mark Lima (CA) Stefano Simeone
Price: $17.99 | ISBN: 9781545817766 | Product Code: 0525MA567

In-Store Date: 7/23/2025

Vultan, Prince Barin, and Thunn each share the spotlight in separate full-length one-shot tales that further explore their roles in Mad Cave Studio’s ongoing Flash Gordon series. Additionally, this first collection includes 6 “Flash Fiction” short stories–wholly original takes on classic Flash Gordon characters in new genres and settings. From westerns to horror to crime and more, there’s a Flash for everyone!

GATCHAMAN ONLY ONE EARTH TP

Creators: (W) Tommy Lee Edwards (A) Nuno Plati (CA) Tommy Lee Edwards
Price: $17.99 | ISBN: 9781545817810 | Product Code: 0525MA568

In-Store Date: 7/30/2025

We have one life on one earth. For some, that means destroying; for others, it means protecting. Make your choice with this all-new and exciting self-contained story! Berg Katse pollutes and plunders the country of Atrena to obtain rare mythical elements that enable a psychic link between weaponized mech and their Galactor pilots. Meanwhile, Joe and Ken’s friendship is tested during their mission to rescue Atrena’s royal princess, all while the Science Ninja Team discovers an ancient underground temple that holds the secret to defeating Galactor once and for all.

GATCHAMAN TP VOL 02

Creators: (W) Cullen Bunn (A) Chris Batista (CA) Inaki Miranda
Price: $17.99 | ISBN: 9781545817803 | Product Code: 0525MA569

In-Store Date: 7/9/2025

Galactor has concocted a new mecha to spread a dangerous chemical that drives people into a murderous rage. Meanwhile, a different form of corruption grows within members of the Science Ninja team and their trainees. Between murderous mechas and Galactor agents aplenty, the stakes are high–can anyone make it out alive? The second exciting volume in an ongoing series that expands upon the original anime!

SPECTRUM TP

Creators: (W) Rick Quinn (A/CA) Dave Chisholm
Price: $19.99 | ISBN: 9781545817896 | Product Code: 0525MA576

In-Store Date: 7/16/2025

Melody Parker is losing her mind. She’s living on the streets of Seattle during the WTO protests of 1999. She is seeing things. Androids. Aliens. Pigs in high fashion. And a creature named Echo—one of the Sustained: elemental beings with the power to alter reality through music. She invites Melody to join her as she brings about the end of the world. As Melody tries to escape this strange woman, suppressed memories from across vast spans of time flood into her awareness, bringing her very identity into question. You don’t want to miss this stunning new release from writer Rick Quinn and music-comic-specialist Dave Chisholm (Miles Davis & the Search for the Sound).

THEORY OF KO TP VOL 01

Creators: (W/A/CA) Mathieu Reynes
Price: $10.99 | ISBN: 9781545819104 | Product Code: 0525MA585

In-Store Date: 7/16/2025

The future, our world… After years of health, economic and ecological crises, a global civil war breaks out, ignited by a huge pharmaceutical and political scandal denounced by the activist group C.H.A.O.S. 15 years later civilization has recovered, divided between large urban centers, under military and medical surveillance, and freer rural areas, where those who refuse this system of health control take refuge. It is in this divided world that Beck sets out in search of her mentor Kal, who has been missing for several days. This quest leads the young orphan to the town of Bajara, known, among other things, for its free-fighting competitions.

BLADE FORGER #5

Creators: (W) Inaki Miranda, Roy Miranda (A/CA) Inaki Miranda
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140470000511 | Product Code: 0525MA556

In-Store Date: 7/23/2025

The 28th Tournament of the Five Rings has reached its final battle: Crimson Mask, the ruthless warrior, versus Sakima, the unyielding Empress. Everything points to an epic showdown with no mercy—and only one will survive. But this final duel will decide more than just who claims the imperial throne. Owada’s prophecy spoke of another path: Sakima’s path. And, now, we stand at the crossroads shaped by a promise kept.

BLUE PALO VERDE #2

Creators: (W) Ray Fawkes (A/CA) Rimanti
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140482300211 | Product Code: 0525MA557

In-Store Date: 7/23/2025

After a harrowing encounter with the law, Kristine is reunited with her father, but getting him out of the town of Paradise is going to be a lot harder than she imagined. Someone is praying for her to fail. Something is listening to those prayers. The atmospheric folk-horror story of dread and redemption continues in July 2025!

BURIED LONG LONG AGO #3

Creators: (W) Anthony Cleveland (A/CA) Alex Cormack
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140475500311 | Product Code: 0525MA558

In-Store Date: 7/9/2025

Ryelyn and Haddy begin to learn more of their new home’s dark past, while Belle begins to see Jesse as a loose end that could unravel the lucrative murder farm scheme that grows deadlier with each new man Belle welcomes in.

BYTCHCRAFT #2

Creators: (W) Aaron Reese (A) Lema Carril (CA) AL Kaplan
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140483000211 | Product Code: 0525MA559

In-Store Date: 7/30/2025

The coven, Adriyel, Em, and Michele, need to end the ominous magickal eclipse they caused…however, the danger only continues to escalate as wytches throughout New York City are being massacred. Is the endless wytching hour connected to the sudden attacks? Will the wytches survive long enough to unravel the mystery and save all of wytchkind?!

CRUSH DEPTH #5

Creators: (W) Tim Daniel, David DB Andry (A/CA) Alex Sanchez
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140472400511 | Product Code: 0525MA560

In-Store Date: 7/30/2025

Chief Science Officer Liana Pearson now must face the unthinkable–does she have the courage and resilience to do what has to be done to survive The Absolution’s deadly descent to crush depth? A horribly transformed Kate Barron and the rest of the sub’s mutated crew seem to lurk around every corner while the Wilder brothers duel one final time for command of The Absolution’s fate. The deep dark down awaits you in the thrilling, action-packed series conclusion–Breathe Deep!

DARK PYRAMID #5

Creators: (W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) PJ Holden
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140471700511 | Product Code: 0525MA561

In-Store Date: 7/30/2025

The riddle of the Dark Pyramid is solved! In this final issue, the monsters get their revenge, the mystery of Hooky’s disappearance is revealed, and Becca makes some unexpected allies.

ENDLESS NIGHT #2

Creators: (W) Mark London (A) Tom Derenick (CA) Chris Weston
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140486100211 | Product Code: 0525MA563

In-Store Date: 7/16/2025

Detectives McCORMICK & MILLER, joined by the monster hunter OWEN BLACKWOOD, have two priorities: tracking down a runaway hacker and destroying a deadly mystical artifact. But they’re hounded by heavily-armed mercenaries serving evil tech billionaire AXEL BLACK! Only one woman can save their skins as the rogue assassin VELVETEEN enters the fray! ENDLESS NIGHT is Mad Cave’s miniseries event of Summer 2025, a genre-smashing collision of archetypal heroes by celebrated writer MARK LONDON (Battlecats, Hunt.Kill.Repeat.) and acclaimed artist TOM DERENICK (Justice League), set in the universe of dark conspiracies, hard-boiled mystery, and unnatural menace known as UNDERWORLD!

FAR DOWN BELOW #4

Creators: (W) Chris Condon (A) Gege Schall (CA) Jacob Phillips
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140473100411 | Product Code: 0525MA564

In-Store Date: 7/16/2025

Jeff, Brian, and Franklin are saved…by the Soviet Union? Cautiously joining these new mysterious underdwellers deep beneath the surface, they encounter dangers far worse – and more ancient – than a hammer and sickle: a predator’s thirst for blood.

FLASH GORDON QUARTERLY #4

Creators: (W) David Hazan, Sarah Cooke, Marc Andreyko (A) Leo Chiola, Igor Lima, Various (CA) Corin Howell
Price: $6.99 | UPC: 60194704594100411 | Product Code: 0525MA566

In-Store Date: 7/30/2025

An all-new Quarterly special featuring a multiverse of stories! Dr. Hans Zarkov is always there when Flash Gordon needs a mad genius. But when the spacefaring hero is nowhere to be found, who can help Zarkov? David Hazan’s “The Golem of Mingar V” cuts deep into the hard heart of one of Flash’s most beloved allies! Then, Marc Andreyko and Igor Lima continue their Cthulhuan mystery in the finale to “The Madness of M’nnngh”! And finally, Dale Arden gets the spotlight in “Dale, Hero of Mongo” by Mad Cave talent winners Sarah Cooke, Leo Chiola, Maksim Streklov & Adel Talemi!

LOOK INTO MY EYES #1

Creators: (W) Ruben Cubiles (A) Ruben Cubiles (CA) Rubén Cubiles
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140487800111 | Product Code: 0525MA570

In-Store Date: 7/23/2025

In this first issue of LOOK INTO MY EYES, readers are introduced to Cravenwood, a seemingly quiet town hiding dark secrets. When Suzy, a high school student, mysteriously vanishes, conspiracy-obsessed teen RJ Nguyen is determined to uncover the truth. But things in Cravenwood are far from normal. As RJ digs into Suzy’s disappearance, she stumbles upon the unsettling rise of Knock Knock, a wildly popular social app that seems to be taking over the town. Oh, and did we mention the sudden appearance of grotesque, many-eyed monsters lurking in the shadows? With QR codes embedded throughout the issue, you can dive deeper into Cravenwood’s eerie lore by stalking the character’s social media and exploring secret documents and hidden clues. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of Cravenwood?

PALE KNIGHT #3

Creators: (W) Peter Milligan (A) Val Rodrigues (CA) Nick Marinkovich
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60194704604700311 | Product Code: 0525MA572

In-Store Date: 7/30/2025

These are the strangest of times. An innocent called Elwyna is to be burned as a witch. Sir Hugh de Grey must save his son from the nightmarish Dance of Death. Aaron of Albi seeks plague toxin from the bubo of a corpse. In part three of The Pale Knight, there is madness and poison in the air. And in the hearts and minds of men.

PAST TIME #4

Creators: (W) Joe Harris (A) Russell Olson (CA) Mark Chiarello
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140474800411 | Product Code: 0525MA573

In-Store Date: 7/16/2025

When a big league scout comes looking for talent, the Monroe County Burners think they’ve got a couple of prospects who might make the cut. With only one spot available, Henry Hayes has to bring his “A” game. That’s bad news for the competition, and worse news for Henry.

POP KILL #1

Creators: (W) Jimmy Palmiotti, Dave Johnson (A) Juan Santacruz (CA) Dave Johnson
Price: $6.99 | UPC: 60196140463200112 | Product Code: 0525MA574

In-Store Date: 7/2/2025

BACK IN PRINT, BY POPULAR DEMAND, FEATURING A NEW COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON! Imagine a world where the two dominant and competing Cola companies, each worth billions, are owned by former Siamese twins who are now separated and have grown to hate each other so much they hire assassins, saboteurs, and espionage personnel to meddle with each other on a daily basis. This is the story about brotherly love run afoul, and the people they enlist to do their dirty work.

SLASHERS APPRENTICE #3

Creators: (W) Justin Richards (A/CA) Val Halvorson
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140476200311 | Product Code: 0525MA575

In-Store Date: 7/9/2025

Riley takes center stage as Hopton Valley Killer agrees to let her plan their next spree. Will she make the cut? Or is it curtains for Riley’s dream of murderous glory?

SPEED RACER #1

Creators: (W) David Pepose (A) Davide Tinto (CA) Alessio Zonno
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140488501011 | Product Code: 0525MA577

In-Store Date: 7/30/2025

An all-new interpretation of Tatsuo Yoshida’s classic manga/anime, MachGoGoGo, known to Western audiences as Speed Racer! Speed Racer lives for the thrill of the race, but on the underground circuit, the rules are anything goes. Dodging bullets, explosions, and dirty tricks, he’s got one goal: to prove he’s the best. But when a dangerous syndicate targets his family, Speed’s greatest challenge won’t be on the track…it’ll be on the streets. With the police closing in and a masked racer lurking in the shadows, Speed is about to learn that some races can’t be won with horsepower alone. Award-winning writer DAVID PEPOSE (Space Ghost, Captain Planet, Savage Avengers) and superstar artist DAVIDE TINTO (Ultraman: The Mystery of the Ultraseven, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters) co-pilot an action-packed reboot of the classic franchise. Start your engines!

VANISHING POINT #3

Creators: (W) Mark Russell (A) Ryan Alexander Tanner (CA) Robert Hack
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140478600311 | Product Code: 0525MA586

In-Store Date: 7/23/2025

In “Cell Structure”, a floating research station performs horrifying experiments on alien prisoners to discover the common elements of life and all living things. The brainchild of Mark Russell, Vanishing Point is an anthology series of short stories that are part science fiction and part existential horror, with an exceptional roster of artists tackling each tale. These are stories with a twist in which the twist is not the point of the story, but a beginning point from which to ask what it means to be alive.

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE CRIMSON JUSTICE #2

Creators: (W) Frank Tieri (A/CA) Inaki Miranda
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140479300211 | Product Code: 0525MA587

In-Store Date: 7/2/2025

As Dr. Mayhem pays a visit to his old partner in crime– the Mad Bomber–and with the continuation of his murder spree, the question remains… where is the Crimson Justice? Will the sinister surgeon’s inexplicable return spark John Redding to don the crimson cowl once again to face him? Or will the demons from his past that John still faces prevent him from doing so…especially when another of them has possibly returned from the grave like Mayhem has?

WILD ANIMALS #1

Creators: (W) Ed Brisson (A/CA) Andy Kuhn
Price: $4.99 | UPC: 60196140484700111 | Product Code: 0525MA588

In-Store Date: 7/9/2025

Neil’s life has been falling apart ever since his father was killed by crooked cops. Fifteen years later, Neil’s mother lays on her deathbed and he’s stuck in a dead-end job, has nowhere to live, and no hope to speak of. Life keeps kicking Neil and he keeps taking it, too frightened to fight back. Until now. With his world crumbling around him, Neil finds himself backed into a corner, with no choice but to make a stand and right the wrongs that have haunted him for years. Revenge is a dangerous path to walk and the deeper Neil goes, the more he realizes that violence is all consuming. Perfect for fans of gritty crime thrillers like Criminal and Parker, Brisson and Kuhn deliver a hard-hitting, high-stakes story that pulls no punches.