Drive like your legacy depends on it. Get ready, get set, Speed Racer roars into a bold new era!
Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production are about to launch Speed Racer, the brand-new ongoing series and the first entry in a larger universe that will include Racer X and Speed Racer: Tales from the Road. Set in a neon-soaked future where racing isn’t just a sport—it’s survival—Speed Racer blends turbocharged action with gritty family drama and high-stakes emotion.
Written by Ringo Award-winner David Pepose (Space Ghost, Savage Avengers) and illustrated by fan-favorite Davide Tinto (Spider-Man, Star Wars), colors by Rex Locus, with lettering by Buddy Beaudoin, this explosive launch centers on a fractured Racer family caught in the fast lane of the deadly Formula X Championship League—featuring a series of exciting star-studded cast of artist variant covers: Cover A by Alessio Zonno, Cover B By Sean Galloway, Cover C by Paulina Ganucheau, Cover D by Nicolette Baldari, Cover E by Sebastian Piriz, Cover F blank sketch, Cover G Retailer Incentive by Chris Batista, Cover H Retailer Incentive by Ken Niimura; plus a Mad Cave exclusive cover by Michael Cho, and a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive by Jo Chen.
Notably, at its heart, Speed Racer is a story about legacy—the one we inherit, the one we outrun, and the one we choose to build.
SPEED RACER #1 (CVR A)
Cover Artist: Alessio Zonno
SPEED RACER #1
1:10 RETAILER INCENTIVE
Cover Artist: Chris Batista
SPEED RACER #1
1:20 RETAILER INCENTIVE
Cover Artist: Ken Niimura
SPEED RACER
Writer: David Pepose – Artist: Davide Tinto
Colorist: Rex Lokus – Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin
Release Date: July 30th, 2025
Synopsis: An all-new interpretation of Tatsunoko Production’s classic anime, Mach GoGoGo, known to Western audiences as Speed Racer!
Speed Racer lives for the thrill of the race, but on the underground circuit, the rules are anything goes. Dodging bullets, explosions, and dirty tricks, he’s got one goal: to prove he’s the best. But when a dangerous syndicate targets his family, Speed’s greatest challenge won’t be on the track…it’ll be on the streets. With the police closing in and a masked racer lurking in the shadows, Speed is about to learn that some races can’t be won with horsepower alone.
Writer, David Pepose (Speed Racer)
A former crime reporter turned Ringo Award-winning comic book creator, David Pepose has written titles such as SPACE GHOST, SAVAGE AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR, HULK, AVENGERS UNLIMITED, DARTH VADER: BLACK, WHITE & RED, SPENCER & LOCKE, GOING TO THE CHAPEL, THE O.Z., SCOUT’S HONOR, and much more. Raised in St. Louis, David now lives in sunny Los Angeles with his understanding partner, their rambunctious terrier, and at least six deadlines.
Artist, Davide Tinto (Speed Racer)
Born in Naples, Davide Tinto graduated in 2002 at the Artistic Lyceum of Cardito (NA). He attended the three-year comics course at the “Italian School of Comix” of Naples (2005/2008).
Writer, Mark Russell (Racer X)
Mark Russell is an Eisner, GLAAD, and Ringo award-winning comic book writer and author. His previous titles include The Flintstones, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, Second Coming, Not All Robots, Superman: Space Age, and many others.
Rev up your engines! We’ve got a sneak peek inside our upcoming Speed Racer reboot, kicking off on Free Comic Book Day 2025! Check it out!
This isn’t a reboot. It’s a reinvention—one that honors the anime/manga roots of Mach GoGoGo while charting a cinematic new course through tactical racing, espionage, legacy, and redemption.
Whether you’re a nostalgic fan of the Mach 5 or a newcomer seeking high-octane heart, this delivers a story that’s fast, furious, and emotionally resonant. It’s a generational torch-passing done right! Set in the neon-lit chaos of Palm City, Speed Racer #0—which also includes a special Racer X back-up story—is available at comic shops everywhere this Free Comic Book Day (May 3), and will continue with Speed Racer #1 on July 30, 2025.
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