Buckle up. The most enigmatic racer in the Speed Racer universe takes the spotlight in this high-octane, noir-tinged reimagining from Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production!
Mad Cave Studios, in proud partnership with Tatsunoko Production, is thrilled to announce RACER X, a brand-new limited comic series delving into the dark, conflicted world of
the masked vigilante himself: Racer X.
From Eisner and GLAAD Award-winning writer Mark Russell (The Flintstones, Second Coming) and acclaimed artist Nuno Plati (Gatchaman, Marvel’s Spider-Man), with letters by Buddy Beaudoin, Racer X redefines the shadows of the Speed Racer mythos—drifting into darker territory while honoring the legacy that fans have cherished for generations.
This inaugural issue also features electrifying variant covers from some of the industry’s most dynamic talents—Francesco Tomaselli (DC vs. Vampires), David Lafuente (Ultimate Spider-Man), Takeshi Miyazawa (Ms. Marvel), and Sean Galloway (Teen Titans Go)—delivering a visual punch as bold as the Mach 5’s engine roar!
RACER X #1 1:10 RETAILER INCENTIVE
RACER X
Writer: Mark Russell – Artist: Nuno Plati
Colorist: Giada Marchisio – Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin
Release Date: September 10th, 2025
Synopsis: In the aftermath of a brutal race, Speed Racer regains consciousness behind the wheel—but the driver’s seat is slick with blood, and he has no memory of how it got there. As he spirals into a mystery with global stakes, a shadowy figure watches from afar: Racer X. But is he there to stop Speed, or to protect him? In this gripping reimagining, Mark Russell and Nuno Plati cast a noir sheen over the sleek world of Speed Racer, as secrets, lies, and racing rivalries collide.
Meet the Creators!
Writer, Mark Russell
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.
Artist, Nuno Plati
Nuno Plati is a multi-talented comic book artist who has done work for Glénat editions, Marvel Comics, Aftershock Comics, Boom, IDW, and Image.
Racer X #1 delivers a high-octane, character-driven thriller where the line between hero and antihero blurs at 200 mph. Prepare for a bold reinvention that accelerates past nostalgia and straight into the heart of adrenaline-fueled storytelling!
The series will be available in comic shops and on digital platforms starting September 10, 2025. Preorder now at your local comic shop to secure your copy before it disappears in a cloud of dust and legacy.
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