Mad Cave Studios Partners Exclusively With Lunar Distribution

Going Exclusive

Mad Cave Studios, a leading publisher of graphic novels and comics, has announced an exclusive partnership with Lunar Distribution for the direct market. This strategic move aims to enhance service reliability and support for retailers while ensuring seamless delivery of our titles to fans worldwide and will apply to all of Mad Cave Studios imprints, including Papercutz, Maverick, and Nakama Press…

Lunar Distribution’s proven track record of on-time deliveries, exceptional retailer support, and commitment to excellence make them the ideal partner for Mad Cave Studios.

“Retailers are the backbone of our industry, and we are committed to providing them with the highest level of service and reliability,” said Mark Irwin, President at Mad Cave Studios. “Lunar Distribution shares our values and vision for the future, and we’re excited to work together to bring our stories to more readers than ever before.”

We are beyond excited to continue our relationship with Mad Cave Studios and take it to the next level,” said Christina Merkler, Co-Owner at Lunar Distribution. “Mad Cave has consistently proven their ability to create engaging, boundary-pushing content that resonates with comic book fans worldwide. We look forward to working closely with them to bring their exceptional stories to an even wider audience.

As part of this transition, Mad Cave Studios reminds retailers that the final order cut-offs for highly anticipated titles such as Pop Kill #1 and Blade Forger #1, is February 3rd and February 10th, respectively. We encourage retailers to place their orders for these titles, as well as all other offerings from our imprints, through Lunar Distribution.

This exclusive partnership marks a new chapter in the Mad Cave Studios’ distribution strategy, ensuring that titles reach readers efficiently and effectively.

Retailers can find more information about ordering directly from Lunar Distribution by visiting https://www.lunardistribution.com/ or contacting service@lunardistribution.com.

Get the latest news on Mad Cave Studios on social media, or visit www.madcavestudios.com to check out the full lineup of new releases, licenses, and celebrated creator-owned titles.

Titles that FOC’d on 1/20/2025 onward will be exclusive to Lunar distribution and will not be available through Diamond.

Please take a moment to review your Lunar orders for the following titles. Orders will need to be placed by no later than 5:00 PM EST Thursday 1/30 to make the 2/12 shipments.

1224MA448 BODY TRADE #5 (OF 5)

1224MA450 DICK TRACY VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL (ONE SHOT) CVR A GERALDO BORGES

1224MA451 DICK TRACY VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL (ONE SHOT) CVR B PAULINA GANUCHEAU VAR

1224MA454 FLASH GORDON #6 CVR A WILL CONRAD

1224MA455 FLASH GORDON #6 CVR B ZACH HOWARD HOMEWORLD VAR

1224MA463 HEXILES #4 (OF 6) (MR)

Titles that FOC’d on 1/27/2025 onward will be exclusive to Lunar distribution and will not be available through Diamond.

Please take a moment to review your Lunar orders for the following titles. Orders will need to be placed by no later than 5:00 PM EST Thursday 2/6 to make the 2/19 shipments.

1224MA464 HOUR OF THE WOLF #4 (OF 4)

1224MA475 PRAIRIE GODS #5 (OF 5) (MR)

1224MA476 SPECTRUM #3 (OF 6)

1224MA477 SYNAP #3 (OF 5)

1224MA478 TIGERS TONGUE TP

Lunar Distribution is committed to providing our Direct Market partners the best products, price, and customer service. Our customers receive their merchandise quickly, accurately and as carefully packed as possible. We are continually growing and always striving to improve in every facet of the business.

Mad Cave Studios, established in 2014, is an independent publisher committed to providing the very best in graphic storytelling. Mad Cave’s catalog includes a captivating blend of licensed, creator-owned, and original works, created by a diverse cast of storytellers focused on cultivating impactful character-driven narratives. Mad Cave Studios is the parent company to Maverick, Nakama Press, and Papercutz, enriching the literary landscape for readers of all ages.