Look Into My Eyes, Big-Ass Sword, and Nostalgia
From Mad Cave Studios, and Rebellion
Three new items to check out in this post, with a great combination of genres too!
A new horror series from Mad Cave Studios.
A new original graphic novel - Big-Ass Sword!
And check out some Nostalgia in a new graphic novel.
Are you ready to uncover the secrets of Cravenwood?
An interesting new horror series from Mad Cave Studios, it looks as though Look Into My Eyes is going to go beyond comics with some extra media too.
This summer, Mad Cave Studios invites readers to descend into the eerie world of LOOK INTO MY EYES, the all-new creator-owned horror series steeped in mystery, menace, and a psychological unraveling that begins with a missing girl…
Featuring writing and art from Rubine (The Expanse, Voltron, Astronaut Down), with colors by Francesco Segala (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, House of Slaughter) and lettering by El Torres (Roman Ritual, Nancy in Hell), the tale that questions the truths beneath the surface, where the monsters are never just monsters, and the truth is embedded in every panel.
In this first issue of Look Into My Eyes, readers are introduced to Cravenwood, a seemingly quiet town hiding dark secrets. When Suzy, a high school student, mysteriously vanishes, conspiracy-obsessed teen RJ Nguyen is determined to uncover the truth. But things in Cravenwood are far from normal. As RJ digs into Suzy’s disappearance, she stumbles upon the unsettling rise of Knock Knock, a wildly popular social app that seems to be taking over the town. Oh, and did we mention the sudden appearance of grotesque, many-eyed monsters lurking in the shadows?
With QR codes embedded throughout the issue, you can dive deeper into Cravenwood’s eerie lore by stalking the characters' social media and exploring secret documents and hidden clues. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of Cravenwood?
"Look Into My Eyes is my most personal and ambitious work to date—my first series as a full creator—and Mad Cave Studios has been the perfect home for it," said writer and artist Rubine. “Inspired by my struggles with illness, isolation, and the fear of not fitting in, the story explores adolescence as a true horror story, with emotional burdens manifested as literal monsters. The incredible creative team, including Mike Marts, Marla Eizik, El Torres, and María Llovet, helped shape every layer of this immersive world, enhanced by QR code-driven lore and manga-influenced art. It’s a story about identity, transformation, and finding your place in the chaos.”
For fans of Stranger Things, Uzamaki, and Paper Girls, Look Into My Eyes offers a fresh, uniquely multimedia take on teen horror with social commentary at its core.
Look Into My Eyes #1 features covers by Rubine and María Llovet (Eros/Psyche, Faithless), and hits comic shops on July 23, 2025. Preorder at your local store by June 30—and whatever you do, don’t download Knock Knock...
Big-Ass Sword: The New OGN from Andreas Butzbach Coming This November!
An incredible-looking graphic novel coming in November from Rebellion. I think I will be checking out Big-Ass Sword. Here are the details and a preview.
In a world far from our own reality, a robot warrior wanders through a vast and hostile techno landscape, filled with strange lifeforms and mechanical beings left over from a long, forgotten war. At the robot’s side is a talking Skull. On his back? A BIG-ASS SWORD!
Told in a classic European sci-fi style, but distinctly its own instinctive and unpredictable creation, BIG-ASS SWORD is a thought-provoking futuristic mystery! Releasing on the 4th November, this original graphic novel will be published as a 96-page hardback from Rebellion Publishing, as they continue to push the limits of hard sci-fi and fantasy.
It's a story filtered through creator Andreas Butzbach's own experiences with isolation – the first Covid lockdown in 2020 provided an opportunity to turn his battle into something creative and fresh.
"I've seen a lot of zombie movies so I knew I would be in for a rather long time," he says. "And I wanted to make good use of the time in isolation. I grabbed a pencil and an empty sketchbook and started to draw full comic pages right into it. The plan was, to just fill the book with comic pages. No scanning or adjusting, just like back in the old days when I was a kid: ideas straight onto the paper".
Described as The Mighty Boosh meets Head Lopper, this Heavy Metal-esque original adventure from German artist/writer Andreas Butzbach will first appear in an exclusive one-off story featured in the weekly 2000 AD before the complete 96-page graphic novel is published through Rebellion this November.
"When I started with this comic", Butzbach reveals, "I did not know where to go or where it would lead me - just like the robot who leads the story. I'm not telling one big epic story arc in the traditional way. This is not a 'save the world' comic: it's more a 'this is how the world is now, deal with it' comic. I don't want to tell you what is going on: you should read and think about it, make your own picture and then you can tell me".
BIG-ASS SWORD takes influence from artists including Mike Mignola, Simon Bisley, Katsuhiro Otomo and more as it follows a wandering robot and the strange and unpredictable world he explores with his companion, a profane talking skull. Butzbach revels in the surprise of his world. "I love nature, but tech and industry is part of life as well. I enjoy the aesthetics of trees and flowers as much as I’m able to cherish industrial machinery and buildings. I'm inspired by Brutalism, with railings and huge pipes, twisting and bending where every pipe and hose has it’s purpose - just like tree roots or the veins running beneath our skin".
The stunning result of Butzbach's creative expression is a stark, startlingly funny comic which is filled with bright and stirring imagery showcasing a world fallen into ruin. Collected in English for the first time this November, this original graphic novel from Butzbach continues his partnership with Rebellion which includes The Thirteenth Floor, Smash!,, and The Treasury of British Comics Annual.
Fame is fleeting. Regret is forever.
A new graphic novel from Mad Cave Studios. Nostalgia certainly looks an interesting read, and I am guilty of enough of it!
Fame is fleeting. Regret is forever.
Mad Cave Studios is proud to present NOSTALGIA, a new graphic novel from Scott Hoffman, the multi-platinum-selling, award-winning multi-instrumentalist, backing vocalist, and composer for the U.S. glam rock band Scissor Sisters. Featuring art by Danijel Žeželj (Superman, Captain America), colors by Lee Loughridge, lettering by Steve Wands, and book design by Rian Hughes, Nostalgia examines the cost of fame and the struggle to reconcile the past.
Blending dystopian themes with deeply personal storytelling, Nostalgia marks Hoffman’s transition from music into comics—bringing his personal experiences into a powerful graphic novel. Explore the impact of memory, fame, and second chances in this compelling look at memory, identity, and the choices that define us.
A reclusive rock star receives a mysterious package that forces him to face both his past and a resistance movement that represents all of the ideals he had once stood for. A wild exploration of stardom and its price from Babydaddy of the Scissor Sisters in his comics writing debut!
"I’m absolutely thrilled to see Nostalgia finally hitting print, thanks to Mad Cave,” said Scott Hoffman. “This isn’t just a book—it’s a journey through music and memory, and a celebration of how our creations can transform lives and even change the world. Every detail—from the art and lettering to the vibrant colors and design—has surpassed my wildest expectations. I can’t wait for readers to experience it!"
"Nostalgia is such an impressive package,” said Mad Cave Studios Editor, Sarah Brunstad. “It’s gorgeous, trippy art paired with a look at stardom that really digs into human desire and longing. Scott Hoffman fits right into the world of comics, and we’re so excited for his writing debut here, and he couldn’t have found a better partner in Danijel."
"Scott's storytelling is as bold and unforgettable as Danijel's stunning artwork,” said Stephanie Phillips of the Scissor Sisters. “Together, they create a world that lingers in your mind long after the final page."
For fans of Daytripper by Fábio Moon & Gabriel Bá and the lush, dreamlike storytelling of Velvet Goldmine, Nostalgia is a visually stunning, emotionally charged exploration of fame, regret, and redemption. Hitting shelves on June 18, 2025 this gripping graphic novel is now available for preorder.
