Mad Cave Studios

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Mad Cave Studios
Mad Cave Studios Corporate Logo.png
StatusActive
Founded2014 (2014)
FounderLaura Chacón
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters location Miami, Florida
Distribution Simon & Schuster [1]
Publication types Comics
Fiction genres Action, adventure, science fiction, mystery
Official 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]

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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. [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]

Staff

Imprints

Publications

References

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  2. 1 2 "Go Spelunking with Mark London and Mad Cave Studios," Multiversity Comics, February 25, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019
  3. "Mad Cave & Diamond: A Match Made in Madness! | Mad Cave Studios". Mad Cave Studios. December 5, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  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. 1 2 "Publisher Mad Cave Studios Launching YA Imprint" The Hollywood Reporter, September 24, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2021
  7. 1 2 Brooke, David (July 27, 2024). "New global comics company Amazing Comics announced • AIPT". aiptcomics.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  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. First Comics News (July 15, 2024). "Mark Irwin Promoted to President of Mad Cave Studios". First Comics News. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  13. First Comics News (July 23, 2024). "Kurt Nelson appointed as the new Executive Vice President of Sales at Mad Cave Studios". First Comics News. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  14. 1 2 "Mad Cave Announces Promotions, Hires". icv2.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  15. First Comics News (April 23, 2024). "Kristen Simon Joins Mad Cave Studios as Senior Editor". First Comics News. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  16. 1 2 "People on the Move: New Hires at Mad Cave". icv2.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  17. "Mad Cave Acquires Kids' Graphic Novel House Papercutz".
  18. "Comics' fastest growing publisher is entering into manga with Mad Cave Studios' Nakama Press". Popverse. August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.