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THE DIRT BENEATH THE DEVIL #2 (Mad Cave Studios)

When you mess with the horse you get the hooves. After August’s untimely demise caused by Hendido, the group must regroup and move on. But the infighting and politicking have started to get really ugly as well. Now, June must navigate the mine field of her father’s messy life, well also trying to figure out what is up with this horse that feels more like a supernatural presence than an animal.

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DENVER #1 (Mad Cave Studios)

This marks a new series from Mad Cave Studios that is a Sci-Fi version of Taken, for lack of a more concise equivalent. Denver is a story set in the future where the planet was devastated by an asteroid strike on the moon. The new geography of the world has created islands where massive mountains once were. We are following Coastal Border Guards in Denver as they protect the ports and ensure the city island doesn’t become overcrowded. But the story takes a darker and more sinister turn quickly.

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DOG TAG #4 (Mad Cave Studios)

As the Allies move in on Berlin, they must take over every small town, village, and hamlet on the way. Tom Fuller and his men are the group that goes in, clears out the remaining foes, and prepares for the larger forces to move in. However, there is more of an emotional and materialistic nature to what is going on, which totally takes Tom by surprise.

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PRETTY HATE MACHINE #5 (Mad Cave Studios)

The sins of the father are now back to haunt the son. After finding out that the demon he knew as Luther is actually his father, Thomas with the help of his friend Joon must save his mom, uncle, and Gilly from the wrath of Stephen. But the demon has some new tricks as he can now possess anyone that he can convince to let him in. This makes for a thrilling conclusion to this horrific series.

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THE LAST STARFIGHTER #2 (Mad Cave Studios)

Now that the Star League is finally rebuilding the Starfighter Legion they have a big problem on their hands. The problem is that there is someone or something that doesn’t want the legion put back together. They are actively seeking out the recruits and killing them before they can join. Will Alex and Grig figure out a way to put together a new team, or will this enemy force defeat the Starfighters before they can actually get up and running?

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LAZARUS ORDER #1 (Mad Cave Studios)

It is the time of the Black Death and Plague Doctors are tasked with healing the sick and infected. But this isn’t the plague years you read about in your history books, as this Black Death is something far more sinister. The Lazarus Order is a supernatural group of Plague Doctors who are fighting the very supernatural plague that looks to take over the world.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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