Long ago, a warrior saved a tiger from death. The Grand Tiger pledged loyalty to the warrior and his small village in return, claiming the people as his own, and gifting them with his kind’s protection, along with powers and divine visions… The Grand Tiger once warned, however, if there were ever twins born into the warrior’s family, they would, upon coming of age, battle to determine who would take the throne in order to bring forth a newer, better world.
“A trial of mind, to test their wisdom and clarity.
A trial of spirit, to test their connection to our ancestors and traditions.
And a trial of body, to test their ferocity, and ultimate power.”
-King Oleandra
Author: Olivia Stephens – Artist: Diansakhu Banton-Perry – Colorist: Bex Glendining – Letterer: Joamette Gil
Olivia Stephens (She/Her) – Writer
Olivia Stephens is a graphic novelist, illustrator, and writer from the Pacific Northwest. She earned her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2017. Olivia has created work for a number of sites and publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction. Her debut graphic novel, ARTIE AND THE WOLF MOON, comes out from Lerner Books in Fall 2021.
“THE TIGER’S TONGUE is a story that deals with power and the friction that can occur between the personal and political pieces in one’s life. My hope is that it reaches those who need it most: those of us who are frustrated, angry, and scared—but who still get up to fight. This is also my first time writing a story that I’m not illustrating, and I could not be happier to have the immense creative talents of Diansakhu, Bex, Odera and Joamette in bringing it to life!”
– Writer, Olivia Stephens
Instagram: @oliveoilcorp | Twitter: @OliveOilCorp
Diansakhu Banton-Perry (She/Her) – Artist
Diansakhu Banton-Perry is a 2D Illustrator and Character Designer. She is a 2019 graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Communication Arts degree, with a focus in Concept Design. She creates characters for a variety of genres, but is mainly inspired by science fiction and fantasy.
“It’s been an amazing experience to work on a project like TIGER’S TONGUE. I adored being able to draw Olivia’s story and bring her characters to life. I’m as thrilled to have this story published as I was when drawing it. I hope my interpretation of Olivia’s vision achieves what we set out to do!”
– Artist, Diansakhu Banton-Perry
Instagram: @diansakhuart | Twitter: @diansakhuart
The Tiger’s Tongue #1 is now available for pre-order on the Mad Cave site, in Previews April 27, 2022 (FOC on June 13th, 2022), and officially in stores July 6, 2022.
Mad Cave Studios is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded by Mark London in
2014 driven by madness and committed to quality. For additional information, visit
madcavestudios.com.
Share:
Announcing THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE, a gripping five-issue miniseries from acclaimed creators Justin Richards (Finger Guns) and Val Halvorson (Pareidolia)
Mad Cave Studios is thrilled to announce BURIED LONG, LONG AGO, a new five-issue miniseries by acclaimed writer Anthony Cleveland (Show’s End, Stargazer) and Bram Stoker Award-nominated artist Alex Cormack (Road of Bones, Sea of Sorrows, The Devil That Wears My Face)!
Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce PAST TIME, a groundbreaking five-issue miniseries blending America’s favorite pastime with a supernatural twist!
Announcing DARK PYRAMID, an electrifying 5-issue miniseries from Mad Cave Studios, written by the Eisner Award-winning Paul Tobin
Great things come from small beginnings… Mad Cave Studios is thrilled to announce SUNDER, the forthcoming epic teen fantasy graphic novel by acclaimed creator Pierre-Alexandre Comtois (Shard)
In this installment, Ana Escalera sits down with the team at Cloud City Games to explore the origins, mission, and future aspirations of the store…
