Mike Marts
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Editor-in-Chief & EVP at Mad Cave Studios | formerly of the Big Two
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Matthew Dow Smith
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Nice review of THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One up on Kirkus!
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
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THE OCTOBER GIRL VOL. 1 | Kirkus Reviews
A teen discovers a magical, sometimes-frightening nighttime world in Smith’s YA graphic novel.
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/matthew-dow-smith/the-october-girl-vol-1/
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David Pepose - Comic Book Writer
about 2 months ago
Thank you so much,
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! 🏎️💨👀👁️
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David Pepose - Comic Book Writer
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OUT NOW: He's the fastest racer alive — but in a world full of criminals and corruption, can he survive long enough to reach the finish line? It's Rocky meets The Fast and the Furious in SPEED RACER, in comics shops NOW from me, Davide Tinto and
@madcavestudios.com
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about 2 months ago
Congrats to
@mikemarts.bsky.social
@mightybrunstad.bsky.social
, everyone at
@madcavestudios.com
and to all my fellow contributors. Sad this book was necessary but honored to be a part of it
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Mark London
2 months ago
A highlight carrer for me, folks. So happy, I just want to pinch myself. Thank you for sticking with me. And those covers! Racer X Takes the Wheel in This High-Octane Anthology, Featuring a Story by Mark London, in His First Foray Into the World of Licensed Comics
screenrant.com/speed-racer-...
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Mark London
2 months ago
Hello! Hope to see you there if you happen to swing by.
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Joel Meadows
2 months ago
Mad Cave Studios Announces Their Plans For SDCC
tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/ma...
@madcavestudios.com
@marklondon.bsky.social
@mikemarts.bsky.social
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Mad Cave Studios Heads To SDCC 2025
MCS Returns To San Diego Mad Cave Studios is racing into San Diego Comic-Con International 2025 with everything turned up to eleven—limited-edition variant covers, fan-favourite signings, a slate of p...
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/mad-cave-studios-heads-to-sdcc-2025/
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Welcome to the Cave, Jon!
www.firstcomicsnews.com/mad-cave-stu...
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Mad Cave Studios Welcomes Jon Moison as Editor
A Proven Editorial Voice Joins the Ranks to Help Shape Mad Cave’s Next Chapter! JULY 17, 2025 (PORTLAND, OR) — Mad Cave S
https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/mad-cave-studios-welcomes-jon-moison-as-editor/
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David Pepose - Comic Book Writer
2 months ago
"A full-throttle mix of action, emotion, and drama... [SPEED RACER] deliver[s] a reboot this iconic series deserves." Thanks to
@capesandtights.com
for this review of SPEED RACER #1, in comics shops July 30th! You can also get an exclusive variant next week at the
@madcavestudios.com
booth at SDCC!
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Speed Racer #1 Review: A High-Octane Revival
Davide Tinto and David Pepose launch Speed Racer with high-octane storytelling, delivering a reboot this iconic series deserves.
https://capesandtights.com/speed-racer-1-review-a-high-octane-revival/
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Buddy Scalera
2 months ago
I'll be at
#EternalCon
in NY this weekend. Hosting a few
#comicbookschool
panels and will have a table. Bring some comics for me to sign for you.
eternalcon.com
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CELEBRITIES ARTIST ALLEY PROGRAMMING VENDOR ROOM KIDS EVENTS GAMING COSPLAY MERCHANDISE Our Sponsors Interested in being a sponsor for ETERNAL CON 2025? Contact us to find out how to get involved!
https://eternalcon.com/
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David Pepose - Comic Book Writer
3 months ago
Man, look at all these amazing covers for RACER X #1!
@manruss.bsky.social
and
@nunoplati.bsky.social
are cooking up something spectacular in this new series at
@madcavestudios.com
, so don't miss out this September!
www.comicsbeat.com/speed-racer-...
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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.
https://www.comicsbeat.com/speed-racer-racer-x-launches-this-fall-from-mad-cave-tatsunoko/
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Jeremy Whitley @ NYCC (Roaming)
3 months ago
Hey, the San Francisco Unified School District says all high schoolers should read Navigating with You this summer and I am inclined to agree, right
@hitzhusenlauren.bsky.social
:
sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
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2025 SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading, Grades 9-12 — a staff-created list from San Francisco Public Library
Going to jail for joining a book club, starring in a cooking competition TV show and leading your team to a state basketball championship are just a few of the intense situations these characters find...
https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/378227437/2741226687
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mensrea
4 months ago
LAPD when they think nobody is watching
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4 months ago
LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist
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ICE tear gassed people who were stuck in their vehicles because ICE blocked the intersection. They were not even protesters. They were just stuck there due to ICE blocking them. As the helpless car passengers watched, ICE, unprovoked, began firing gas canisters upon the cars.
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David Pepose - Comic Book Writer
4 months ago
Los Angeles fans, find me signing SPEED RACER at Golden Apple Comics from 2-5pm today!
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Joel Meadows
4 months ago
Mad Cave Studos Opens Submissions For 2025 Talent Search
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@mikemarts.bsky.social
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Mad Cave Studios Opens Submissions For 2025 Talent Search
Mad Cave Talent Search Returns This year marks Mad Cave’s 8th Annual Talent Search! With submissions open to creators worldwide, the initiative continues to shine a light on bold, original voices who ...
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/mad-cave-studios-opens-submissions-for-2025-talent-search/
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Mark London
4 months ago
Please take a look at what all the fuss is all about. :)
comicbook.com/comics/news/...
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Mad Cave's Mark London Breaks Down Underworld's Epic Crossover and Teases Future Plans
Mad Cave Studios’ Underworld universe has grown and expanded from one series to three, and each one feels distinctly different from the others. Those titles include Revolution 9, Exit City, and Hour o...
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/mad-caves-mark-london-breaks-down-underworlds-epic-crossover-and-teases-future-plans/
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The Jets will have a better record than the Steelers this coming year.
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Joel Meadows
4 months ago
our first Dick Tracy spread is designed for the next Tripwire print mag written by Scott Braden
@mikemarts.bsky.social
@marklondon.bsky.social
@madcavestudios.com
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Mark London
4 months ago
The crossover is just the beginning. Lots of world building and awesome stories being developed inside the cave to expand The Underworld.
@madcavestudios.com
@mikemarts.bsky.social
Check out the interview, and mark your calendars for 6/4/2025 Endless Night is coming.
comicon.com/2025/05/23/t...
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4 months ago
Mad Cave Announces Key Promotions And New Hires Across Editorial And Marketing Divisions
tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/ma...
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@mikemarts.bsky.social
@madcavestudios.com
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Mad Cave Studios Announces Key Promotions And New Hires Across Editorial And Marketing Divisions
Entering The Cave As part of its continued growth and expansion across imprints and platforms, Mad Cave Studios is thrilled to announce several exciting team updates, including the promotion of Kriste...
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/mad-cave-studios-announces-key-promotions-and-new-hires-across-editorial-and-marketing-divisions/
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5 months ago
Mad Cave Releases A Trailer For Its Forthcoming Phantom Comic Series
tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/ma...
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@madcavestudios.com
@mikemarts.bsky.social
@russellmarkolson.bsky.social
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Mad Cave Studios Releases A Trailer For its Forthcoming Phantom Comic Series
The Ghost Who Walks Returns The Phantom returns from Mad Cave Studios with a Free Comic Book Day comic and they’ve just created a trailer for it… The Phantom, Lee Falk’s highly influential superhero, ...
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/mad-cave-studios-releases-a-trailer-for-its-forthcoming-phantom-comic-series/
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Another day, another 1,000 point drop…
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Matthew Dow Smith
6 months ago
So... some news...
comicbook.com/comics/news/...
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Nimona, Ogres, and Magic Collide in The October Girl: Book One First Look (Exclusive)
The worlds of fairies, ogres, and magic are set to collide in Maverick’s new graphic novel The October Girl: Book One, and we’ve got your exclusive first look and details! Fans of coming-of-age storie...
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/nimona-ogres-and-magic-collide-in-the-october-girl-book-one-first-look-exclusive/
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Ellie Wright
6 months ago
Can't wait for you all to see
#Markrussell
new sci fi series Vanishing Point! Out in May!
@madcavestudios.com
I Had the pleasure of colouring Vanishing Point #4 working alongside
@albertoponticelli.bsky.social
&
@mikemarts.bsky.social
Beautiful Vanishing Point #1 by
@cjward.bsky.social
😀
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I know I’m coming in late, but WOW those last two episodes of INVINCIBLE…
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Papercutz Graphic Novels
7 months ago
Dive into adventure with our THREE THIEVES Goodreads Giveaway! Enter for your chance to win a copy of
@scottchantler.bsky.social
's high flying fantasy series today! More Info Here:
bit.ly/4hs38Q9
#Goodreads
#kidlit
#bookbuzz
#giveaway
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This is my favorite work of yours, Chris! It’s a homerun.
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Mark London
7 months ago
I hope you guys are ready. Buckle up.
www.cbr.com/exclusive-ma...
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EXCLUSIVE: Mad Cave's Vanishing Point Promises Epic Thrills
CBR takes a first look at Mad Cave's sci-fi anthology series, Vanishing Point, from award-winning author Mark Russell.
https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-mad-caves-vanishing-point-promises-epic-thrills/
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7 months ago
Mad Cave Announces The Pale Knight Coming From Peter Milligan Soon
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@madcavestudios.com
@mikemarts.bsky.social
@marklondon.bsky.social
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Mad Cave Announces The Pale Knight Coming From Peter Milligan Soon
Exploring The Darkest Corners Of Humanity Mad Cave Studios invites you to get ready for a hauntingly complex ride with THE PALE KNIGHT, the all-new six-issue miniseries that plunges readers deep into ...
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/mad-cave-announces-the-pale-knight-coming-from-peter-milligan-soon/
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Todd DeZago’s RANDOM ACTS OF COMICS has quickly become my favorite podcast of late. What an honor to actually be Todd’s guest last week! Here’s a link to our fun conversation:
open.spotify.com/episode/6bTE...
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Issue 47 | Mike Marts
Random Acts of Comics · Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bTEGbgQsvJGXXPKyBZvoV?si=ZNst2fDQSzq43avAsP5BzA
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Very happy to welcome
@mightybrunstad.bsky.social
Sarah Brunstad to Mad Cave’s editorial team!
@madcavestudios.com
www.firstcomicsnews.com/mad-cave-stu...
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Mad Cave Studios Expands Editorial & Marketing Teams with Celebrated Industry Veterans
Expanding Vision, Expanding Reach: Mad Cave Studios Welcomes Sarah Brunstad & Troy-Jefferey Allen FEB. 12, 2025, (PORTLAND, OR) — Mad Cave Studios is pro
https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/mad-cave-studios-expands-editorial-marketing-teams-with-celebrated-industry-veterans/
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Thanks for being a part of it, Greg!
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Mad Cave confirms Its LA Strong charity comic
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Mad Cave Studios Confirms LA Strong Charity Comic - TRIPWIRE MAGAZINE
Mad Cave Studios Confirms LA Strong Charity Comic
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/mad-cave-studios-confirms-la-strong-charity-comic/
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Alison Sampson is working
8 months ago
LA Strong is a benefit anthology being made to help support our comic-making colleagues who have lost their homes in the Los Angeles fires. Order details in the comments. I've made a piece with US-based architecture Prof Jon Yoder. Eds:
@mightybrunstad.bsky.social
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@mikemarts.bsky.social
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Rian Gonzales 🌈
8 months ago
LA STRONG, a
@madcavestudios.com
charity anthology! 100% of the proceeds go to the victims who were affected by the recent LA wildfires! On Sale March 19. Grateful to be a small part of it! EDs:
@mightybrunstad.bsky.social
@mikemarts.bsky.social
cover: Ian Churchill Pre-order details in comments!
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Mad Cave Studios
8 months ago
A promise is a promise ⚔️ In a world fueled by Corum, only one can wield the blade to rule! Don't forget, this weekend is your last chance to pre-order the first issue of the highly-anticipated action series from Roy & Inaki Miranda, BLADE FORGER! Pre-Order:
bit.ly/4aOCoau
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Buddy Scalera
8 months ago
Tonight 8 PM EST
@mikemarts.bsky.social
, Editor in Chief at
@madcavestudios.bsky.social
talks about editing
#comicbooks
. Details on
#makingcomics
, including scheduling examples. Only on
#comicbookschool
. Bring your questions!
www.youtube.com/live/6mNczMn...
Tag:
@mikefasolo.bsky.social
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What Editors Do - Part 1 - Featuring Mike Marts, Editor in Chief Mad Cave Studios
YouTube video by Comic Book School - Buddy Scalera & Mike Fasolo
https://www.youtube.com/live/6mNczMnThV0?si=D57afNijGU1XByb1
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Can’t wait to join you guys tomorrow!
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A true honor to make Tripwire’s Power List once again…one of these days I’m going to place higher than
@chipmosher.bsky.social
, I just know it. 😉
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8 months ago
Mad Cave Studios Announces Supernatural Baseball Comic Past Time
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Mad Cave Studios Announces Supernatural Baseball Comic Past Time - TRIPWIRE MAGAZINE
Mad Cave Studios Announces Supernatural Baseball Comic Past Time
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/mad-cave-studios-announces-supernatural-baseball-comic-past-time/
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Lotusland Comics
9 months ago
A perfect combination of pulse-pounding adventure, chilling horror, and high-stakes mystery PRE-ORDER: 'DARK PYRAMID' #1 by Paul Tobin, PJ Holden, and Sara Colella
@madcavestudios.bsky.social
@paultobin.bsky.social
www.lotuslandcomics.com/2025/01/pre-...
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Brian Tyler Cohen
9 months ago
Flashback to 2020: CA official: "If we ignore the science and put our head in the sand... we're not going to succeed together protecting Californians." Trump: "It'll start getting cooler. You just watch." "I wish science agreed with you." Trump: "I don’t think science knows, actually."
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When tragedy strikes, we stand together. 🖤 Mad Cave Studios will be publishing 'LA STRONG: A Charity Comic for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires' to support those affected by the devastating fires in LA. Stay tuned for updates and ways you can support this important cause.
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Okay, winter was fun, time for spring now.
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PJ Holden
9 months ago
it's my birthday tomorrow, but if you'd like to get me AND you a present, you could do worse than order this from your local comic shop...
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Wow! So excited for
@madcavestudios.bsky.social
to be receiving this award!
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