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.

                        