Miraculous Chibi, The Smurfs Archives, & Yahgz
All from Papercutz,
Here are the latest comics news and previews, including:
Cute adventures in the newest volume of Miraculous Chibi.
New classic tales from The Smurfs.
And a crisis in Yahgz!
Red Carpet Runarounds and Soccer Showdowns Await in Miraculous Chibi Vol. 5
Cut fun and adventurous from Papercutz with Miraculous Chibi Vol. 5.
Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios are pleased to announce MIRACULOUS CHIBI VOL. 5: RED CARPET RUNAROUND AND OTHER TALES, by Carrie Harris (Marvel Crisis Protocol: Shadow Avengers, Witches Unleashed), Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Sarah Cooke (No Spell Lasts Forever, Scorned April), and Adel E. Talemi.
Red carpet runarounds and sunscreen snafus brighten hearts and pages in a brand-new installment of the Miraculous Chibi graphic novel series!
Adrien and Marinette are both bound for the red carpet—but will their hidden identities foil another perfect romantic setting? Then, Ladybug and friends team up for the most dangerous game of all: soccer! Will Marinette survive without embarrassing herself in front of her crush?! Find out in this adorable graphic novel series perfect for reluctant readers, influenced by the award-winning Miraculous Ladybug TV show and featuring chibi art from the YouTube shorts.The Miraculous Chibi are inspired by Miraculous Corp’s beloved CG-animated TV series Miraculous—Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir.
Miraculous Chibi Vol. 5: Red Carpet Runaround and Other Tales arrives February 3, 2026. Preorder now from your favorite retailer or from Papercutz directly! The 64-page paperback is designed for readers ages 6-9.
Classic Smurfs Return, With Rare Marvel Stories Collected for the First Time Ever
New classic adventures from our blue friends, The Smurfs, from Papercutz.
Papercutz, the acclaimed middle-grade imprint of Mad Cave Studios, is proud to announce THE SMURFS ARCHIVES VOL. 4, a 264-page hardcover collection by Peyo. Presented in an oversized 9.5” x 12.5” format, this volume is perfect for readers ages 7-12.
The Archives series continues to publish classic Smurf stories combined with rare releases that have never seen print in English. And for the first time ever, The Smurfs Archives Vol. 4 collects the Smurfs stories originally published by Marvel Comics as single floppy issues that have been out of print for over 30 years!
Smurfs Archives Volume 4 continues to collect all of the original Smurfs material in chronological order for the first time, featuring classic stories alongside long-lost gems finally available to English readers.
The Smurfs Archives Vol. 4 arrives February 3, 2026, and is available for preorder now wherever books are sold.
A Legendary Hero’s Quest of Good, Evil, and Gelatinous Mayhem Begins Here… Aw Yeah, YAHGZ!
A new story begins here in Yahgz: Crisis On Cray World from Papercutz.
Papercutz, the acclaimed middle-grade imprint of Mad Cave Studios, is proud to announce YAHGZ: CRISIS ON CRAY-WORLD, a long-awaited 320-page paperback from multi-award-winning, best-selling cartoonist Art Baltazar (Tiny Titans, Itty Bitty Hellboy). This exciting graphic novel collects the entire saga—three decades in the making!
Welcome to the land of Yahgz, a realm of mystical wonder and looming danger. When evil monsters and diabolical creatures threaten the balance of magic and family, legendary hero Craybi Craynobi, his son Crayski, and steadfast friend Weezerd rise to defend their world. Together they face the Giant Green Gorilla, the dark forces of the Mystic Orb, and the ferocious Gelatinous Cue—all while the rival Gwash Monsters plot an epic showdown back in Cray-City. The fate of CRAY-WORLD—and perhaps worlds beyond—hangs in the balance.
It’s all the Yahgz you can handle, collecting Volumes 1-3 for the first time in a single epic edition, packed with brand-new bonus stories, a behind-the-scenes sketchbook, and exclusive character designs!
Creator Art Baltazar said, “AW YEAH MAN! The unbelievable is finally here! It took 30+ years for the dream to come true! The Yahgz Collection is upon us! Every YAHGZ story, including the original pitch, famous creator quotes, and a forward by me. This Trilogy is such a treat for fans who have been following me throughout my career—Yahgz 3 was the first time comic fans wrote to me immediately after reading. The characters, the dream, and the career have all come full circle! AW YEAH! I think the masses will dig this as much as I do.”
Art Baltazar is a super-cartoonist machine from the heart of Chicago and the creative force behind the Eisner Award-winning Itty Bitty Hellboy and the New York Times best-selling, multi-award-winning Tiny Titans. He has brought his energetic style to Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam!, Young Justice, Green Lantern Animated, Superman Family Adventures, and the Super Powers series for DC Comics. Baltazar is also the co-founder of the Aw Yeah Comics shop and co-creator of the Aw Yeah Comics series starring Action Cat & Adventure Bug.
Perfect for fans of Dr. Seuss, Teen Titans Go, and Adventure Time—YAHGZ: CRISIS on CRAY-WORLD! blends laugh-out-loud humor, pulse-pounding action, and all-ages magic into a single legendary quest.
The collection hits comic shops and bookstores on March 10, 2026. Preorder through your favorite local comic shop, bookstore, or the Papercutz site.
