The Cardoselli & Perillo Collection, Speed Racer Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition, TMNT #300, and Fatal Fest
From Mad Cave Studios and IDW Publishing
Here is the latest comics news and previews, including:
The Cardoselli & Perillo Collection hardcover!
The Speed Racer Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition!
News on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #300
And a new horror from IDW Dark.
Robots, ruin, romance, and the end of the world—in one definitive collection
A collection of four sci-fi stories, Mad Cave Studios has announced The Cardoselli & Perillo Collection hardcover.
This fall, as science fiction continues to mirror our anxieties, obsessions, and fractured futures, Mad Cave Studios brings together four critically acclaimed stories from Bram Stoker and Carlo Boscarato Award-winning creator Stefano Cardoselli and celebrated co-creator Francesca Perillo in one collectible hardcover: Don’t Spit in the Wind, Love Me: A Romance Story, Long Cold Winter, and Where Does the Rainbow End?
THE CARDOSELLI & PERILLO COLLECTION, featuring art by Cardoselli, colors by Dan Lee and Lorenzo Scaramella, and letters by Buddy Beaudoin and Dan Lee, this definitive volume celebrates one of Mad Cave’s most distinctive creative partnerships in independent science fiction comics today.
Stefano Cardoselli reflected on the creative evolution behind the collection:
“The Cardoselli & Perillo Collection represents an incredible milestone, but also an entirely unexpected starting point. It all began with the atmosphere of Don’t Spit in the Wind, but Francesca’s extraordinary work truly changed the game: her vision brought about an unforeseen evolution, transforming that initial spark into an articulate, profound, and decidedly more complex universe. Behind every single page lies a constant commitment - a daily dedication that has completely absorbed me from day one.
For this collection, I conducted specific visual research, differentiating the background settings of each story to give the reader a precise sense of the passage of time. It has been an exhilarating creative adventure, and today, thanks to the vital support and trust of Mad Cave, this project is finally a reality. I cannot wait to hold the book in my hands, leaf through it with you, and let you explore this universe of ours.”
Francesca Perillo spoke to the shared vision and emotional weight behind bringing this thrilling body of work together:
“Seeing three years of intense work, imagination, and continuous research culminate today into a single, massive volume is an indescribable emotion and a professional milestone that makes me truly happy. The Cardoselli & Perillo Collection is not just an anthology: for Stefano and me, it embodies the blueprint of a professional journey shared together and stands as the manifesto of our creative synergy.
From DON'T SPIT IN THE WIND to the universe of WHERE DOES THE RAINBOW END?, this collection expresses our shared vision of science fiction. At the core of our work lies a specific concept: exploring a future where humans lose their sense of affection, decency, and common sense, only to see these emotions gradually absorbed by robots until we forget their mechanical nature. Meanwhile, planet Earth is mistreated, then forgotten, and ultimately abandoned.
We are truly enthusiastic about this project. We hope readers will be struck by the raw power we wanted to convey through these stories, but also by the craftsmanship and deep values of a work into which we poured all our dedication. This is a work I shared with an exceptional team that truly made a difference. I can’t wait to share it with the public.”
Bold and independent science fiction at its finest, with equal parts heart, invention, and visual grit. This essential collection brings together four stories that span dystopia, romance, survival, and surreal futurism through one unmistakable creative duo.
The Cardoselli & Perillo Collection hardcover (ISBN: 9781545828519) goes on sale September 22, 2026. Final Order Cutoff is August 31, 2026. Preorder through your local comic shop, bookstore, or from Mad Cave directly.
Start Your Engines! Speed Racer Roars back into shops with a new deluxe hardcover
A special edition of this excellent series from Mad Cave Studios, check out the details of the Speed Racer Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition coming this August.
Flash the flags and start your engines! One of the most recognizable racing icons in pop culture history is back in one definitive collectable volume!
Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production proudly bring fans SPEED RACER VOL. 1 DELUXE EDITION, a new hardcover collection that brings Tatsuo Yoshida’s legendary MachGoGoGo to a brand new generation.Written by the award-winning David Pepose (Space Ghost, Savage Avengers), illustrated by Davide Tinto (Ultraman: The Mystery of the Ultraseven, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters), colored by Rex Lokus, and lettered by Buddy Beaudoin, this 152-page deluxe hardcover collects the explosive first arc with a bold reimagining.
Buckle up for an explosive new take on Speed Racer—where underground races are lethal, a crime syndicate has his family in its sights, and the road to victory is lined with bullets, betrayal, and burning rubber.
Buckle up for an explosive new take on Speed Racer—where underground races are lethal, a crime syndicate has his family in its sights, and the road to victory is lined with bullets, betrayal, and burning rubber.
Speed Racer lives for the thrill of the race, but on the underground circuit, the rules are anything goes. Dodging bullets, explosions, and dirty tricks, he’s got one goal: to prove he’s the best. But when a dangerous syndicate targets his family, Speed’s greatest challenge won’t be on the track—it’ll be on the streets. With the police closing in and a masked racer lurking in the shadows, Speed is about to learn that some races can’t be won with horsepower alone.A collectible edition for longtime fans and readers discovering the franchise for the first time, Speed Racer Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition channels the spirit of the original while shifting into something grittier, faster, and wholly built for today’s comics audience. This expanded edition also includes a full cover gallery and behind-the-scenes material.
Built for maximum velocity, the Speed Racer Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition hardcover goes on sale August 11, 2026 (ISBN: 9781545830703 | $29.99). Available wherever books and comics are sold, as well as from the Mad Cave website.
TMNT #300 Blind Bag Exclusive Covers Revealed, New Preview Pages
As we get ever closer to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #300, IDW Publishing has released new details and preview pages.
The biggest TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (TMNT) comic of the year arrives this July in the special milestone 300th issue, kicking off the blockbuster storyline ‘The City That Never Dies’ and featuring a fan-focused Blind Bag cover program with all-star artists.
With pre-orders closing this Monday (June 1, 2026), IDW Publishing is proud to offer a look at truly stunning Blind Bag exclusive covers by the best-selling artists Juan Ferreyra and Ito, plus a first look at interior artwork.
The shellebration includes several cool versions of a never-before-seen cover by co-creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, Ninja Turtle cover debuts by industry icons Frank Miller and J. Scott Campbell, plus Stan Sakai, Michael Dooney, Mateus Santolouco, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Freddie E. Williams II. Here’s the full cover program.
● Cover A Freddie E. Williams, Jeremy Colwell
● Cover B Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird, Fahriza Kamaputra
● Cover C Frank Miller, Alex Sinclair
● Cover D J. Scott Campbell, Nei Ruffino
● Cover E Michael Dooney
● RI 1:25 Eastman & Laird (black & white, full art variant)
● RI 1:50 Stan Sakai
● RI 1:100 Giuseppe Camuncoli
● RI 1:200 J. Scott Campbell (full art variant)
● RI 1:300 Miller (black & white, full art variant)
● RI 1:000 Eastman & Laird (inks, red masks), featuring Eastman’s signature and CGC
● Blind bag exclusives: Ito, Mateus Santolouco, Juan Ferreyra, Miller (color, full art), Campbell (black & white, full art), open order covers (full art)
● Also available: Foil blank sketch
With the Ninja Turtles’ mother and Splinter now resurrected and reunited with their family for the first time ever in the modern era, Clan Hamato is stronger than ever… And they’ll need that strength to fight what’s coming. A danger unlike anything they have ever faced before threatens to destroy the worlds of the living and the dead alike.
One of the biggest Ninja Turtles stories yet begins here in the explosive opening salvo of ‘The City That Never Dies’ from Eisner Award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang and celebrated artists Freddie E. Williams II and Fero Pe. Plus: Experience a wild trip through TMNT’s history with co-writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz and classic TMNT artists Ben Bates, Eric Talbot, Chris Allan, Frank Fosco, Jim Lawson, and Dan Duncan.
The deadline to pre-order TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #300 and your favorite covers is June 1st. Contact a comic shop near you to guarantee your copies.
IDW Dark’s Fatal Fest Blends Survival Horror With Hollywood Satire
There is a new horror series to look forward to from IDW Dark - the horror imprint from IDW Publishing - with Fatal Fest.
How far would you go to achieve your dream? Would you kill for it?
Following the success of THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN and its upcoming feature adaptation with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, celebrated creator and writer Hannah Rose May is ready to unleash a first look at FATAL FEST, her next nail-biting and bold original terror with IDW Publishing’s hit horror imprint IDW Dark.
When six emerging horror filmmakers are invited to compete at Fatal Fest, the mysterious festival run by reclusive horror maestro Frank Finch and his legendary production empire, Fatal Films, they discover this is no ordinary film festival. Frank has one simple rule: to create true fear, you must experience it. If they want to win the Fatal Fest, they need to be willing to kill for it.
Featuring jaw-dropping artwork by Andrea Scalmazzi, FATAL FEST is a harrowing and twisted exploration of obsession with IP, the thirst for fame and Hollywood’s ruthless commodification of art. Survival horror collides with culturally relevant satire and readers won’t be able to look away from the brutal ride.
“I've wanted to tell this story for years. It lives at the intersection of everything I love: horror, Hollywood and our cultural obsession with IP,” said May. “I've been dying to explore what happens when obsession collides with violent ambition and with FATAL FEST we get to dial that all the way up to the most terrifying degree. This is my third original series with IDW and I'm so grateful for their continued trust and for letting me run wild with my most twisted story yet.”
"Every now and then, a pitch lands on your desk that reminds you why you love comics in the first place. FATAL FEST was one of those projects for us,” commented Heather Antos, Senior Group Editor. “It’s bold, bloody, incredibly clever, and completely unapologetic in its vision. From the first page, we knew readers were in for something unforgettable. Hannah and Andrea have created a world that feels equal parts Hollywood Horror satire, psychological thriller, and pure nightmare fuel. This is the kind of series readers discover in issue #1 and never stop talking about."
"Hannah is a visionary creator and an incredible creative partner, delivering a horror story that feels both terrifyingly modern and razor-sharp in its commentary on fame, entertainment, and the commodification of art,” stated Davidi Jonas, CEO. “FATAL FEST is bold, cinematic, and deeply unsettling in all the right ways and we couldn’t be more thrilled to continue building the future of IDW Dark alongside a talent like Hannah.”
More information about FATAL FEST will be revealed at a later date. Until then, new issues of SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA and the acclaimed sequel THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE are currently available in comic shops. The collected edition of THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN is out now wherever graphic novels are sold.
