Science Fiction Saturday: The New Space Age #5

Mad Cave Studios released The New Space Age earlier this week. This issue also includes a four page preview of Planet Atmos: Exordium Here is the official summary:

"The science and magic that Mark, Stacey, and Bobby harnessed have been weaponized. Untold destruction and death are going to rain down on San Francisco, and the military’s weapons can’t stop the killing machine they’ve unleashed. Mark and the Stargazer are the only things standing in the killer drone’s path. Can Mark stop the machine and save the city? Or will his only chance to see Joey again be destroyed in front of his eyes?"

Front Cover of The New Space Age #5 from Mad Cave Studios

Back Cover of The New Space Age #5 from Mad Cave Studios

Science Fiction Saturday: Flash Gordon #0

Mad Cave Studios released Flash Gordon #0 this week. The cover features Flash and Dale Arden waving (I'm not crazy about the cover art but the interior art is better). This issue is a prologue and features and continues in Flash Gordon #16, which begins a new adventure with the new creative team that started here. Here is the official summary:

"Flash Gordon has always been a maverick, on the football field and in the stars. But when he’s offered a job training the next generation of explorers, he’ll end up fighting for top gun! A “quick trip” around Neptune’s moons with Flash’s cadets turns into a deadly alien hunt – and one of the new recruits thinks they can save the day without the dusty instructor."

Cover of Flash Gordon #0 from Mad Cave Studios

Fantasy Friday: Barbarian Behind Bars #1 and #2

Mad Cave Studios released Barbarian Behind Bars #1 on February 12, 2026. Here is the official summary:

"Who is the mysterious, musclebound warrior who came to our world in a storm of magic and violence?! That’s what public defender Irene Chang wants to know. This guy came out of nowhere, doesn’t speak English, and now she’s supposed to help him beat a murder charge after he chopped some other weird dude’s head off with a magic axe in broad daylight? Of course, he may not live to go to trial, with all the enemies he’s making in prison. Good thing his cellmate grills a mean cheese sandwich. BARBARIAN BEHIND BARS is the fight-packed fantasy prison thriller you didn’t know you always needed."

Cover A of Barbarian Behind Bars #1 from Mad Cave Studios

Cover B of Barbarian Behind Bars #1 from Mad Cave Studios

Barbarian Behind Bars #2 was released this week.

Cover of Barbarian Behind Bars #2 from Mad Cave Studios

Dick Tracy St. Patrick's Day Special 2026

Mad Cave Studios released Dick Tracy St. Patrick's Day Special last week. Here is the official summary:

"DICK TRACY’S LUCK RUNS OUT in this special St. Patrick’s Day-themed one-shot. When a masked vigilante starts taking out some of the City’s wealthiest — and most corrupt — citizens, Tracy and Sam must solve the crime while putting aside their own feelings. Can the new partners crack the mystery while trying to stay alive? From the team that brought you last year’s acclaimed and bestselling DICK TRACY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Plus, what’s a lovelorn Acres O’Reilly to do? Can she finally shed her bad luck and get the opportunity for happiness she so deserves?"

Cover A of Dick Tracy St. Patrick's Day Special from Mad Cave Studios

Cover B of Dick Tracy St. Patrick's Day Special from Mad Cave Studios

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 30: Dick Tracy Halloween Special 2025

Mad Cave Studios released Dick Tracy Halloween Special 2025 yesterday just in time for Halloween. Cover A features Dick Tracy and Tess Trueheart standing on the steps of a very small haunted house. Cover B features Dick Tracy, Flattop, Zombie Dick Tracy and the Blank. The back cover features Zombie Dick Tracy and the Kid, who will eventually become Dick Tracy Jr.

The issue features two stories with the first being the untitled main story that shows Dick Tracy and Tess Trueheart meeting the Kid for the first time. The second story is titled "Witchsplaining" and features Tess Trueheart getting mixed up with the Witch Gang. Here's the official summary:

"THE GHOULS AND GHOSTS ARE OUT IN THE CITY – and so are some of Dick Tracy’s deadliest Rogues…or are they? As Tracy, Pat, Sam, and Tess try to piece together the return of one of The City’s most bloodthirsty killers, other Tracy baddies start to creep out from under the woodwork. But the heroes dig deeper into the twisty mystery and discover something new – and perhaps more sinister! Featuring the Mad Cave debut of one of the most iconic Dick Tracy characters ever – THE KID!"

Cover A of Dick Tracy: Halloween Special #1 from Mad Cave Studios

Cover B of Dick Tracy Halloween Special #1 from Mad Cave Studios

Back Cover of Dick Tracy Halloween Special #1 from Mad Cave Studios

The Phantom #1 Covers

Mad Cave Studios, in cooperation with King Features Syndicate, released The Phantom #1 yesterday. This new series is a modern-day update on the classic jungle hero. Here's the official summary:

"THE GHOST WALKS AGAIN! The Phantom returns! Created by Lee Falks in 1936, the Phantom is one of the first costumed super heroes in history, with untold influence on pop culture. Now, critically-acclaimed creators Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson revive the character for fans old and new. When a violent gang of smugglers stubbles on an idyllic Bandar village, the peace that the Phantom has brought to the African nation of Bangalla will suddenly shatter. It will take all of the Phantom’s many skills — and allies — to restore it. The most exciting series of the year starts here!"

Cover A of The Phantom from Mad Cave Studios

Cover B of The Phantom from Mad Cave Studios