Acclaimed actor John Cusack is set to make his graphic novel debut with the genre-bending Momo. Cusack, also known for his extensive political activism, has joined forces with artist Ignacio Noé to take readers on a surreal journey through America in the 1970s. Cusack and Noé have created a potent story that deftly blurs the lines between not only genres, but reality and fiction itself.
John Cusack made his film debut with 1983’s Class, and rocketed to fame just a few years later thanks to comedies such as Better Off Dead and Say Anything. By the end of the 1980s, John had transitioned to drama, playing in movies such as Stephen Frears’ The Grifters as well as John Sayles’ Eight Men Out. The 1990s saw Cusack act in a wide range of movies, from crowd-pleasing comedies such as Grosse Pointe Blank and High Fidelity to blockbusters like Con Air. More recently, he played an older Brian Wilson in Love and Mercy. In each role, John brought a sense of integrity that endeared him to generations of fans. Now, John Cusack is coming to comics, thanks to Noé and Mad Cave Studios.
MOMO – Slipcase Edition (Hardcover)
MOMO – Slipcase Collectors Edition (Signed Hardcover)
Writer: John Cusack – Artist: Ignacio Noé
Release Date: September 29, 2026
Synopsis: Acclaimed actor John Cusack and celebrated international artist Ignacio Noé deliver a wild, genre-bending road trip with cosmic stakes. Two fugitives form an uneasy alliance on a mission tied to none other than Jackie Gleason—yes, that Jackie Gleason—and quickly find themselves in way over their heads.
What follows is a surreal collision of pulp sci-fi, occult mystery, and dark humor, packed with bizarre encounters, buried secrets, and forces far beyond their control. As reality starts to crack and loyalties fray, one thing becomes clear: this trip could save the world…or end it in spectacular fashion.
When asked to describe Momo, John used the word “subversive,” and indeed, this spirit runs throughout. Assumptions readers may have had about events in American history, such as Nixon’s “War on Drugs,” are called into question. It forces fans to confront the idea that everything they have been taught might be wrong, further breaking down the barriers between truth and reality. The addition of real world people such as Gleason adds authenticity, but knowing what really happened and what did not is still impossible. Fans of Grant Morrison’s work on Animal Man will find a lot to like about Momo.
Mad Cave Studios editor Mike Marts praised Cusack and Noé’s work, saying Momo had a “velocity,” as well as “sharp dialogue” and characters who took “over the page.” As Momo continues to unfold, and figures such as Nixon and Gleason parade through, John time and again displays his ear for realistic dialogue.
Momo is packed full of esoteric ideas, some of which could be off-putting, or seem downright incredible, but Cusack presents this information in such a way that it draws the reader into its world. Momo contains digressions on theology and art, as well as the nature of reality. Momo is an impressive graphic novel, and a sterling debut from John Cusack.
Momo is now available for pre-order via the official Mad Cave Studios website, Simon & Schuster, and your favorite bookstore.
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