On Tuesday, October 28th, Mad Cave Studios is releasing THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE Vol. 1 TPB!

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

THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE Vol. 1 TPB

Written by Justin Richards
Art by Val Halvorson
Colors by Rebecca Nalty
Letters by Buddy Beaudoin

Covers & Cover Artists:
Val Halvorson (Cover A)

Genre: Crime & Mystery
Age Range: Mature
Page Count: 136

On Sale: 10/28/2025

Riley, a horror-obsessed podcaster with a slasher villain fixation, is seeking a new career path: Helping her favorite legendary slasher, The Hopton Valley Killer, regain their long-lost notoriety while learning the ropes herself.


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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For 10 1/2 years, I have been a writer & chief editor for PopCultHQ, a pop culture media company that specializes in comics, cosplay, and convention coverage. I am venturing into my own business to provide a more enhanced and focused site promoting and spotlighting indie comics, creators, and publishers w/ previews, reviews, interviews, and more. I also founded PodCultHQ, a podcast for PopCultHQ, which has been rebranded as The Funky Flavor Podcast. Episodes will continue to highlight and feature comic book industry professionals.