On Tuesday, August 11th (bookstores) and Wednesday, August 12th (comic shops), Mad Cave StudiosPapercutz imprint is releasing EMILY KADO!

Here’s a look at the cover, storyline, and preview pages for Mad Cave Studios’ release on New Comic Book Day…


EMILY KADO Vol. 1

The Spiders’ Secret
Written by Antoine Dodé
Illustrated by Antoine Dodé
Lettered by Dave Sharpe
Translated by Joe Johnson

Formats: Digital, Trade Paperback & Hardcover
Age Range: Middle Grade
Page Count: 115

SRP: $9.99 (Digital)/$12.99 (TPB)/$17.99 (HC)

Emily’s favorite thing to do is play with her best friend Suzie. One day, when Emily goes to surprise Suzie at her house, Suzie isn’t home… but other scarier things are! Soon, Emily is on her own exciting adventure where she is joined by a new, helpful insect friend along the way. With his help, and that of her special witch costume, Emily finds the courage to confront her fears of spiders, the dark, and… crazy clowns!

About Papercutz:

Papercutz is dedicated to publishing great graphic novels for all ages. Popular with reluctant readers and gifted readers alike, Papercutz graphic novels for kids, tweens, and teens include a wide range of genres, including humor, action adventure, mystery, horror, and favorite characters. We work every day to introduce young readers to the imaginative wonders waiting to be discovered in comics.

About Mad Cave Studios:

Driven by madness and committed to quality. Mad Cave Studios provides quality entertainment with a fresh take on an array of genres. From fantasy and action to sci-fi and horror, Mad Cave publishes stories that resonate with unapologetic and authentic audiences.


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