Aw, Nuts!, A New Publisher Team-Up, Comix News, and LA Strong
From Papercutz, Magnetic Press, Label 619, Markosia, and Mad Cave Studios
The latest comics news and previews including:
A preview of Aw, Nuts!: The Crumbelievable Adventures of Peanut & Jelly.
Two publishers team up!
A new digital outlet for Markosia.
And a special anthology from Mad Cave Studios.
Emmy-Winning Creator Team Deliver Delicious New Children's OGN: Aw, Nuts!: The Crumbelievable Adventures of Peanut & Jelly.
From Papercutz is a new OGN and part of their latest range of children’s graphic novels. Aw, Nuts!: The Crumbelievable Adventures of Peanut & Jelly is out in July 2025.
Get your just desserts with this pun-tastic buddy comedy, featuring Peanut and Jelly!
Every morsel falls into place within the Foodtopia Pyramid. Well-peeled fancy folks reign from the toppings, average doughs make up the filling, and at the bottom, the odd-foods-out form the crumbs.
This is where we find Peanut and Jelly. They may be lowly employees at the Crumb Dump for now, but these ride-or-fries are determined to rise to the coveted upper crust. But when they accidentally unleash a Crumb Feeder into the city, their plans look shakier than an uneven souffle!
This tale has steaks, artichoke heart, and is ripe with comedy!
“What started as a collection of my terrible food character doodles, slowly grew into a story of best food dudes trying to climb the Foodtopia social hierarchy,” said creator Max Beaudry. “And with David Perry I found the perfect partner to bring this wacky idea to life. We jammed together just like Peanut and Jelly! Papercutz has been a crumbelievable partner, fully supporting this slapsticky book from the beginning. It’s truly a team effort and this food dude is grateful to all the magnificent morsels that helped make it happen!”
"Max had told me about this fever dream he had, where he was living in some kind of 'food world' with a peanut and a blob of jelly, and despite my best efforts to assure him that it wasn't any kind of prophecy, he kept sending me photographs of these very crude scrawlings he'd carved in the block walls of his basement. I couldn't salvage his sanity, but I could at least make the carvings a bit prettier and, well, now we have a publishing deal with Papercutz. I guess the proof really is in the pudding," said David Perry.
We hope you’ll join us in announcing this crumbelievable new comic! The book is available for preorder now wherever books are sold, including Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Bookshop.
A Visionary Alliance: Magnetic Press and Label 619 Forge a Bold New Path in Graphic Storytelling
Bringing two publishers together with plans moving forward is some interesting news from Magnetic Press and Label 619, and I look forward to seeing the results!
Magnetic Press, the award-winning publisher of graphic novels, art books, and role-playing games, is thrilled to announce an exclusive first-look partnership with the renowned French design studio Label 619. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies as they bring innovative and visually stunning stories to life.
Label 619, known for its unique blend of manga-inspired character designs and pulpy, urban tales in a variety of genres, has captivated audiences with titles such as Guillaume Singelin’s Éco-Fauve Raja Award-winning Frontier, Carbon & Silicon as well as Shangri-La by Mathieu Bablet. Magnetic Press, celebrated for its high production value and international focus on talent, is excited to work with Label 619 to expand its library of compelling narratives and showcase even more of the label’s captivating work.
"We are incredibly excited to partner with Label 619," said Mike Kennedy, Founder of Magnetic Press. "Their exceptional artistry and storytelling align perfectly with our mission to create thoughtful and inventive stories with a distinct and unique visual style. We’ve been proud to bring several of their books to the English-reading audience to date, and this partnership will allow us to bring even more of their groundbreaking projects to shelves, captivating readers around the world."
Founder of Label 619, Guillaume “Run” Renard, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: "Joining forces with Magnetic Press is a fantastic opportunity for us to reach new audiences and push the boundaries of graphic storytelling. We look forward to creating unforgettable experiences together."
Label 619 has been producing original graphic novels since 2008 with a focus and dedication to pulp and pop culture, from gritty high fantasy and science fiction to contemporary urban drama and horror. The name of the label refers to the area code of San Diego, an iconic place for comics in the US. They have produced over 60 titles, series, and spinoffs since their inception, and their catalog includes vinyl figures, music, and other related merchandise in their portfolio. They are currently managed by Rue de Sevres, one of the leading graphic novel publishing houses in France.
The first project under this partnership will be a complete collection of the label’s seminal release, MFKZ. This title originated as an award-winning animated short created by Run in 2003 before growing into a 5-volume, 440-page tale of dystopian Los Angeles (renamed “Dark Meat City”) and a massive conspiracy involving an alien invasion, masked wrestlers, and street gangs. The popularity of the series and animated short led to the 2018 feature-length animated film MFKZ co-produced by celebrated Japanese production house Studio 4c (currently available on Amazon and YouTube). More details about this new collection will be revealed in the coming months.
To learn more, visit www.magnetic-press.com or drop by Facebook, Instagram, or X for the latest news.
Markosia Enterprises Lands on Comix
Digital comics store, Comix, has a new publisher to browse - Markosia.
A rich universe of has just hit Comix.one! UK’s top Independent publisher, Markosia’s expansive digital catalogue is now on Comix.one. To celebrate this, we’re offering 50% off on all the books for the next 1 month! Use the promo code MARKOSIA at checkout to get 50% of on your purchase! We hope you enjoy some fantastic comics and graphic novels from them!
Markosia was established in 2005 and has become one of the UK’s leading Independent publishers, particularly in the graphic novel field. The publisher has gained a reputation for producing a diverse range of comic books, graphic novels, children’s picture books and prose novels that cover all genres, with the highest possible production values.
Some of the creators that have worked on Markosia titles include ‘Midnight Kiss’ artist Ryan Stegman (Superior Spider-Man), ‘Starship Troopers’ artist Neil Edwards (Fantastic Four), ‘Of Bitter Souls’ artist Norm Breyfogle (Batman), ‘Dark Mists’ artist Lee Garbett (Batman), ‘Scatterbrain’ artist Szymon Kudranski (30 Days of Night) and many more.
Their varied catalogue continues to impress. With a portfolio of intellectual properties numbering 400 and growing, Markosia continues to expand its range and influence in the global marketplace.
LA Strong: Mad Cave Announces Creative Lineup for LA Fire Relief Anthology
Some special news from Mad Cave Studios with the announcement of a special anthology - LA Strong - which is supporting those effected by the LA fires.
In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles last month, Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce the creative team behind LA Strong: A Charity Comic for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires, uniting an all-star roster of creators to support those affected by the disaster.
Curated by Mad Cave Studios EVP Mike Marts and editor Sarah Brunstad, LA Strong brings together some of the most powerful voices in comics to tell stories of resilience, community, and hope in the face of adversity. Featuring contributions from Barbara Kessel, Brian Azzarello, Brian Michael Bendis, Christos Gage, Dan DiDio, Daniel Kibblesmith, Frank Tieri, Greg Pak, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jody Houser, Marv Wolfman, Paul Cornell, Rob DenBleyker, Sina Grace, Stephanie Phillips, Steve Orlando, Alex Cormack, Alison Sampson, Amanda Conner, Christian Ward, Geraldo Borges, Ian Churchill, Michael Avon Oeming, Nico Leon, Rian Gonzales, Salvador Larroca, Sami Kivelä, and many, many more. Together, as a community, we can be LA strong for one another! 100% of the profits will be donated to relief efforts.
All proceeds from LA Strong will be donated to creators affected by the disaster. In addition, Mad Cave Studios joins Dav Pilkey, Forefront Books, Ingram Content Group, and Macmillan Publishers in supporting Binc’s matching gift effort with a $10,000 contribution—ensuring that every donation made has double the impact, up to $45,000. The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation's California Wildfires Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting booksellers in need, which provides direct financial assistance to booksellers, comic shops, and store employees displaced or impacted by the fires.
The comics community has always united in times of crisis, and Mad Cave Studios is proud to support LA Strong: A Charity Comic for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires in its vital mission.
Together, we can create meaningful change! LA Strong will be available in shops on March 19th and is now available for preorder.
