We’re kicking off this summer with a splash! Maverick’s first-ever Summer Reading Challenge is here! For every week between July 14th and August 25th, we’ll be reading a different graphic novel from the Maverick imprint, starting with Needle & Thread, and wrapping up with the release of our newest original graphic novel, In The Shadow of the Throne.
At the end of each week, we’ll be checking in on your progress and adding to the fun with activities such as designing your own cosplay, baking cookies, making origami swords, and more! Looking to get a head start? You can download our official reading journals here.
Check out the full lineup below!
The challenge kicks off on July 14th, starting with our first-ever Maverick Title, Needle & Thread, by David Pinckney & Ennun Ana Iurov!
NEEDLE & THREAD
Writer: David Pinckney – Artist: Ennun Ana Iurov – Letterer: Micah Myers
Synopsis: Choosing between living the life you want and living the life you’re “supposed to have” is not always an easy choice. Noah, embracing his true-self, wants to pursue a career in costume design, something his loving, public service parents would never approve of. Azarie, the perfect, model daughter of a very stern, traditional family, dreams of embracing the hobbies she secretly loves, hobbies her social circle would never abide by. The two live different lives and their social statuses keep them from ever crossing paths until they have a chance encounter that exposes some common ground: the desire to be who they truly are. Together, the two set out to put it all on the line and show everyone what they’re made of and what they want to achieve in the form of cosplay. Their growing friendship will be tested and their faith in themselves, as well as each other, will be tried.
On July 21st, the challenge continues with our spooky, Nightmare in Savannah, by Lela Gwenn and Rowan MacColl!
NIGHTMARE IN SAVANNAH
Writer: Lela Gwenn – Artist: Rowan MacColl – Letterer: Micah Myers
On July 28th, we’re kicking things up a notch with our action-packed soccer graphic novel, World Class, by Jay Sandlin and Patrick Mulholland!
WORLD CLASS
Writer: Jay Sandlin – Artist: Patrick Mulholland – Colorist: Rebecca Nalty – Letterer: Justin Birch
On August 4th, we’re taking it back to the summer of 1999 with Good Game, Well Played, by Rachael Smith and Kath Lobo!
GOOD GAME, WELL PLAYED
Writer: Rachael Smith – Artist: Katherine Lobo – Letterer: Justin Birch
After a quick break for vacation, we’ll be wrapping up our summer reading challenge on August 25th, with the release of our newest original graphic novel, In The Shadow of the Throne, by Kate Sheridan and Gaia Cardinali!
IN THE SHADOW OF THE THRONE
Writer: Kate Sheridan – Artist: Gaia Cardinali – Letterer: Micah Myers
Make sure to follow us on our socials to keep up with the latest Maverick news–and don’t forget to post your progress with the hashtag #MaverickSummerReads!
Share:
Solving the crimes of the past in the world of the future! Maverick’s newest post-apocalyptic graphic novel from Richard Ashley Hamilton (How To Train Your Dragon, SCOOP) and Marco Matrone, Tectiv, is now available
Mad Cave Studios and 41 Entertainment are pleased to announce King Arthur and the Knights of Justice Vol. 2: Morgana’s Revenge, publishing June 17, 2025.
We’re pleased to announce the forthcoming YA graphic novel,SARAH and DARAH, from acclaimed writer David Pinckey (Needle & Thread) and illustrator Pia Prado.
Our highly-anticipated sci-fi YA graphic novel, Teleportation & Other Luxuries, is now available!
Next April, Richard Ashley Hamilton’s hit sci-fi series, SCOOP, returns for an exciting third volume! SCOOP: Sci-Fi Witness
Maverick and Mad Cave Studios are pleased to announce the return of the acclaimed TIGER’S TONGUE for a YA audience!
FOLLOW US!
©2024 Mad Cave Studios, Inc. All rights reserved.
