On Wednesday, October 29th, Mad Cave Studios is releasing BLUE PALO VERDE #5 (of 5) – an atmospheric folk-horror story of dread and redemption set in the American Southwest!

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

BLUE PALO VERDE #5 (of 5)

Written by Ray Fawkes
Art by Rimanti Nurdarina
Colors by Rifan Kartakusumah
Letters by Frank Cvetkovic

Covers & Cover Artists:
Rimanti Nurdarina (Cover A)

Age Range: Teen+
Page Count: 31

On Sale: 10/29/2025

Kristine must face off with the blood thirsty Sheriff Whitlock, as she makes the ultimate decision: whether to stay with her father in Promise as penance or seek the freedom she has been wanting for years!


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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