Mad Cave Studios Unveils Socially Conscious Graphic Novel Lineup

Mad Cave Studios has announced two major graphic novels to its lineup, spotlighting heavy-hitting projects that merge dynamic cultural and political storytelling with high-stakes drama. Reflecting the publisher’s mission to champion independent voices and bold themes, these headliners cater to readers seeking narratives rooted in both deep cultural resonance and intense, character-driven suspense.

You Are On Native Land: A Charity Comic for Indigenous Rights

Among the featured forthcoming titles is You Are On Native Land: A Charity Comic for Indigenous Rights, a groundbreaking charity/fundraiser anthology hitting shelves on September 15, 2026. The landmark project features stories and art donated entirely by prominent Indigenous creators, including Jon Proudstar, Steph Littlebird, Gord Hill, Jackie Fawn, and Arihhonni “Honni” Cannon Clay David, with illustrations by Roy Boney and David Cutler. Notably, all profits from the book will be donated to Not Our Native Daughters, a Native- and survivor-led organization dedicated to addressing the Missing, Murdered, and Exploited Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) crisis, with proceeds directly funding grassroots initiatives like their Indigenous Youth Voices Program.

Havana Split (Vol. 1)

Striking a distinctly different tone is Havana Split (Vol. 1), a 1950s-set graphic thriller slated for release on August 18, 2026. Written by prolific author Frédéric Brrémaud and illustrated by Vic Macioci, the historical fiction narrative explores a high-stakes world rife with political upheaval and personal desperation. The story follows Lily Turner, a sharp-witted Cuban-American who returns to Havana only to become entangled in a dangerous web of espionage, mob rivalries, and a kidnapping plot triggered by her father's reckless gamble—all unfolding just as Fidel Castro’s revolution closes in on the capital.