What secrets have been hidden by history? Journey into the strange secrets of WWII in our pulp-adventure series, Project Riese, by critically-acclaimed author Zac Thompson (Marvelous X-Men, Batman: Urban Legends, Undone by Blood) and illustrated by Jeff McComsey (The Fourth Man, Grendel, Kentucky, Wipeout)– now available in trade paperback format!
Collecting issues #1-6 of our pulp adventure series, follow Sam Safdie and his ragtag group of treasure hunters as they explore thedepths of Castle Ksiaz, and uncover it’s darkest secrets!
PROJECT RIESE (TP)
Writer: Zac Thompson – Artist: Jeff McComsey – Colorist: Paul Little – Letterer: Justin Birch
ISBN: 9781952303791
Diamond Code: JAN241794
Lunar Code: 0124MA407
Meet the Creators!
We had the chance to chat with Hound writers Sam Freeman and Sam Romesburg about their creative processes, the inspirations behind Hound, and more! Click here to read the interview!

“Project Riese is an adventure story that harkens back to the heyday of weird pulp stories. Featuring a cast of characters and sights that feel pulled from the pages of old pulp serials. It’s a weird war story where our POV characters aren’t soldiers or secret agents, but ostensibly normal people caught up in strange circumstances. They’re not looking for glory… but they are looking for a fortune. When Mad Cave approached me for this series, I just couldn’t resist the opportunity to create something with modern themes in this space. If you love the Indiana Jones series, Bioshock, or the most recent Wolfenstein games – you should really dig Project Riese!”
-Author, Zac Thompson
“Project: Riese combines just about all the things I like to watch and read about in my fiction. I hope folks have as much fun reading it as I had drawing it.” – Artist, Jeff Mccomsey


“Zac and Jeff have created a classic WWII-era adventure comic that’s equal parts Where Eagles Dare, Indiana Jones and Hellboy, and I’m excited to help bring their adventure to life!”
-Colorist, Paul Little
SEE WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING



TRAILER
We’ve got a glimpse into the pulp-adventure of a lifetime! Check out our official trailer for Project Riese below!
SNEAK PEEK!
What secrets lie beneath the Owl Mountains? Click through for a first look at the adventures of Sam Safdie and his team of treasure hunters in Project Riese!
Project Riese (Trade Paperback) is now available on the official Mad Cave Studios website, and is available at your favorite bookstore, local comic shop, and digital comic reader!
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