The Rise & Fall of the Trigan Empire, Rat Pack, Ghostbox, and God Tier
From the Treasury Of British Comics, Mad Cave Studios, and Nakama Studios
I’m catching up on some older news, so you will have to forgive me…
Even so in this post there is:
A new volume of The Rise & Fall of the Trigan Empire.
A new war collection from the Treasury Of British Comics.
The first volume of Ghostbox.
And a second volume from Nakama Studios.
The Rise & Fall of the Trigan Empire: Volume 6
More epic adventures with the sixth volume of The Rise & Fall of the Trigan Empire from the treasury of British Comics.
CREATIVE TEAM: Mike Buttersorth, Ken Roscoe (w) Oliver Frey, Gerry Wood (a)
RELEASE DATE: July 17th
PAPERBACK, 240 pages
PRICE: £24.99
This penultimate omnibus collection of the original The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire stories, collecting all the strips originally published in Look & Learn from 1977 through to 1980. This book contains Oliver Frey and Mike Butterworth’s final work on the series, as they pass the baton to Ken Roscoe and Gerry Wood who will work on the remainder of the series.
This volume collects for the first time thirteen classic, fast-paced, yet beautifully painted, stories featuring the Emperor Trigo, ruler of the Trigan Empire, holding the line against monsters, alien threats, and internal usurpers, with the help of his nephew Janno, and the scientist Peric.
Available in print from: Treasury of British comics webshop, online retailers, book stores, and comic book stores via Diamond
Available in digital from: Treasury of British Comics webshop, 2000 AD app for Apple & Android
Rat Pack: Convict Commandos
More war action from the Treasury of British Comics, with a Rat Pack collection -Convict Commandos!
CREATIVE TEAM: Alan Hebden (w) Eric Bradbury, Cam Kennedy (a)
RELEASE DATE: July 17th
PAPERBACK, 144 pages
PRICE: £19.99
Major Taggart leads the squad of four soldiers, court martialed for various offences and dubbed the Rat Pack. These soldiers are sent on do-or-die missions for the Allies during World War II, and despite them resent Taggart and not trusting each other, they must still complete their missions against the Nazi forces.
With stories ranging from finding stolen diplomatic papers, destroying German-held dams in Norway, and hijacking Hitler’s personal train in order to steal Nazi war plans, this collection brings together the ultimate, and greatest, Rat Pack stories in one volume, with stunning art by Cam Kennedy and Eric Bradbury!
Available in print from: Treasury of British comics webshop, online retailers, book stores, and comic book stores via Diamond
Available in digital from: Treasury of British Comics webshop, 2000 AD app for Apple & Android
Every Memory Has a Price...
Mad Cave Studios has announced the upcoming first volume of the supernatural thriller, Ghostbox.
Mad Cave Studios proudly presents GHOSTBOX, a gripping supernatural thriller from New York Times bestselling author Mike Carey (Lucifer, The Girl With All the Gifts) and celebrated artist Pablo Raimondi (X-Factor, Sacred Creatures), with colors by José Villarrubia (Sweet Tooth, Mirror). Blending mystery, urban horror, and emotional suspense, this original graphic novel unboxes trauma, family secrets, and the supernatural forces we inherit.
Chloe and Jan come into an unexpected inheritance, and it couldn’t come at a better time for Chloe. Desperate for cash, she advertises her late uncle’s possessions online—in particular, a strange little box—and gets a very motivated buyer. But when the deal goes south, Chloe's arrested for murder and Jan disappears. Superstars Mike Carey and Pablo Raimondi deliver a bold supernatural thriller!
“Ghostbox has been a labour of love for me and Pablo,” said writer Mike Carey. “We've been working up the story for a crazy number of years, and now we've finally found it a home at Comixology and Mad Cave. We've been amazed at the level of support and enthusiasm we've received, and we're overjoyed that our story will now get its print debut.”
“Creating Ghostbox with Mike Carey has been an absolute dream come true, and I couldn’t be happier that Mad Cave will be bringing it to print in one beautiful graphic novel,” added artist Pablo Raimondi. “Both ComiXology and Mad Cave have been a joy to work with, and I can't wait to share the few surprises we’re preparing for this upcoming edition.”
Along with Carey’s writing chops, Raimondi’s art is masterful. Balancing elegance and dread, intimate character work and haunting visual metaphor. Each page pulses with tension and beauty, elevated by Villarrubia’s rich color palette. Ghostbox is an emotionally raw, visually arresting, and unrelentingly suspenseful. It arrives October 21, 2025.
The Gods Return—This Time, the City Burns
God Tier Vol.1 isn’t even here yet, and Nakama Press have announced the second volume is also coming soon!
Following God Tier Vol. 1: Prey, Mad Cave Studios and Nakama Press are thrilled to announce the next chapter in the myth-meets-mayhem manga saga with GOD TIER VOL. 2!
Created by Tokyo-based writer and studio head Mario B. Long, God Tier was born from global unrest and personal longing, and continues to deliver an unflinching fusion of mythology, modernity, and unapologetically raw energy. Artist Kuroi, who also teaches manga design in Tokyo, returns as art director, bringing cinematic intensity to every panel, while Pablo Rey and Yufo breathe fresh fire into the page.
Rioters have taken over the city. PERSEUS, and HERACLES try to lead PABLO and a group of citizens to safety but THE HYDRA and other perils await them. Meanwhile, the police make a last stand to contain the riot before it burns completely out of control. Are any heroes left to stop the forces of darkness?
From divine street battles to a city on the brink, God Tier Vol. 2 raises the stakes and deepens the lore—delivering a visceral punch that fans of Attack on Titan, Berserk, and Fist of the North Star won’t want to miss!
God Tier Vol. 1: Prey arrives June 17th and God Tier Vol. 2 on August 26, 2025; both titles are now available for preorder.
