Mad Cave Studios is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Mad Cave Studios Talent Search, spotlighting exceptional talent across writing, art, coloring, and lettering. This year’s winners represent some of the brightest emerging creators in the comic industry, selected from an impressive pool of applicants worldwide.
Mad Cave Studios launched its annual Talent Search to discover, nurture, and empower fresh voices in comics. Winners have earned the opportunity to work with Mad Cave on future projects, bringing unique stories and perspectives to the comic book world. Each winner was chosen based on skill, creativity, and their ability to bring stories to life in a way that resonates with readers of all backgrounds.
This year’s winners for Writers include Molly Jones and Ariel Rakhlin; Artists Alden Kaye and Maggie Mae Martinmaas; Colorists Victor Medina and Jacqueline Glatz, and Letterers Dominique Arce and Matías Zanetti!
The 2024 winners will collaborate with Mad Cave Studios on upcoming projects, joining an innovative team dedicated to delivering compelling narratives across multiple genres.
“We’re incredibly excited to congratulate these talented creators,” said Mike Marts, Editor-in-Chief at Mad Cave Studios. “Each one of them brings a distinct voice and vision to comics, and we’re proud to offer them a platform to tell stories that inspire, entertain, and resonate with readers. We can’t wait to see what they’ll bring in this upcoming project!”
Congratulations to the 2024 winners and thank you to all those who submitted. Stay tuned for the next Talent Search and even more exciting news from Mad Cave Studios!
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