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THE OMEGA BOOK #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
A Mad Scientist isn’t so mad after all! Or so should be the takeaway upon reading the first issue of Mad Cave Studios’ newest series, The Omega Book. Alexander is a scientist who everyone thinks is crazy especially his son Brady. However, after Alexander’s untimely death, Brady discovers maybe his old man wasn’t as crazy as everyone thought.
BABYLON COVE #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
As Heather continues to try and get to the bottom of whatever has its grip on her hometown. She runs into her biggest challenge and rival…Other Heather! The girl who all those years ago stole her boyfriend and started Heather’s downward spiral. Can Heather overcome and continue to uncover the evil that has taken over Babylon Cove?
THE DIRT BENEATH THE DEVIL #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
What do you get when you mix the old west with some mystery and horror? You get the brand-new series from Mad Cave Studios, The Dirt Beneath the Devil! After the death of William Buckley, his wife, children, mistress, and business partners must come to Missouri to find out what he left to them in his will. Unfortunately for all involved, William who was difficult alive is just as difficult in death, as he has some requests that they must follow before their inheritance is revealed.
IS TED OK? #6 (Mad Cave Studios)
This weird fever dream of a story comes to a conclusion that is truly fitting for this story. As Noah takes his final form to try and control the universe, the only being that can stop him is Ted. But even with the help and support of Sarah and Christina, can Ted overcome Noah and ruin his plans of universe domination? Either way you know this will be a crazy and out of this world ride.
LAND OF NEVER #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
And we’re off to Never-Neverland and we aren’t talking about Metallica. Wendy finds herself in a cage as the “Floating Man” keeps saying weird things that she doesn’t understand. She discovers she’s not alone as she now has a “little brother” in Rufus. But as she deals with her and Rufus’ nightmare, her dad and Rufus’ dad are not giving up the search for them even if the police have.
Nothing Can Stop The Ape! #1 (Papercutz/Mad Cave)
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PRETTY HATE MACHINE #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
As the horrors continue to be revealed the line between reality and psychosis get blurred even further. Thomas finds himself becoming further unraveled and twisted by Luther. However, is Luther even real? Furthermore, what will Thomas do when he discovers who he thought his father was this whole time may have also been a lie?
DOG TAG #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
Tom Fuller and the other members of his of his outfit are struggling to survive in the harsh French winter. But the weather becomes the least of their problems when the Germans decide to attack them. Can Tom and the rest of the gang survive to fight another day?
SPEED RACER #10 (Mad Cave Studios)
Speed is crashing out with the effects of the V-Gas still influencing his attitude and demeanor. The rest of the team is getting desperate to help and save him from himself. In this desperation Trixie must make a call to the one person that may be able to pull Speed out of this. Let’s hope it’s not too late and he can still be saved.
BABYLON COVE #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
Heather finds herself the only person that notices the deaths and odd things going on in Babylon Cove. Unfortunately, because of her past in the town, she is like the boy who cried wolf and no one is willing to believe her. Her only hope for help is Charlie, but will he even believe her?
THE LAST STARFIGHTER #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
After the events of the movie with the same name, we pick back up with Alex Rogan, The Last Starfighter. After defeating Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada against all odds and saving the universe in the process. Now, Alex along with his co-pilot Grig have been tasked with rebuilding the Starfighter Legion to protect the universe.
PRETTY HATE MACHINE #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
Thomas continues his journey into madness as he is being tempted by the demon Luther. But it seems now Luther’s plans for Thomas are coming to fruition. As the big school art show approaches, Thomas has not only a surprise art project, but also more sinister surprises as well.
IS TED OK? #5 (Mad Cave Studios)
As we discover more about Ted and what he is, the story gets deeper and deeper. Ted has a hard choice and decision to make when it comes to how he will handle these truths. What will Ted and company decide as we race to the final issue of this series.
RACER X #8 (Mad Cave Studios)
All great things must come to an end, and unfortunately, we have arrived at the end of the first volume of Racer X. Racer X has been struggling with keeping the fact that he is Rex Racer from his family. On top of that his blood feud with Dante Ferno has gotten out of control. How can Racer X solve his problems and still finish in first place?
DOG TAG #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
After his work helped the Allies win the day on D-Day, Tom Fuller has been reassigned to active duty in France as an NCO of a small squad. As they move to the interior of the country the threats rise. Fuller’s squad is tasked on getting recon from a town where it’s believed the Germans have abandoned. Will they be ambushed or will they prove the road is all clear?
LAND OF NEVER #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
A father’s worst nightmares come true as his daughter is abducted from their home by a big induvial wearing a baby mask. The worst part is nobody believes him and this makes him a suspect to boot. What lengths will go through to find his daughter and the person who kidnapped her?
SPEED RACER #9 (Mad Cave Studios)
Speed has taken on some of the best racers in the world, but he now finds himself up against his biggest foe…drug addiction. When Speed accidentally ingests a new designer drug, V-Gas, it changes him for the worse. Can his family and Trixie get through to him or will the drug change Speed forever?
IS TED OK? #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
It’s time to take a walk on the strange side and catch up with everyone’s favorite odd ball. Ted and Sarah are freaked out after Ted was shot in the face and lived. Now, they seek answers from a former Ayn-Styne employee. What they find out changes everything we thought we knew.
PRETTY HATE MACHINE #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
As Thomas continues to struggle with his father’s death, he is paling around with Luther a Demon, or is he? As the murderous Luther influences Thomas and his actions, it becomes noticeable to those around him. Will Thomas take out his rage on his mother and uncle like Luther wants, or will someone else be taken out?
FLORIDA HIPPOPOTAMUS COCAINE MASSACRE #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
We have come to the conclusion of the craziest story ever told or is it just the beginning? As Miguel and Nebraska close in on Discau, they face a final stand. If you thought this coke filled fever dream was wild before, you haven’t seen anything yet!