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The Epic Journey Begins! SUNDER Is Now Available!

Great things come from small beginnings… SUNDER, the newest epic fantasy graphic novel by acclaimed creator Pierre-Alexandre Comtois (Shard), with colors by Mark Englert and letters by Buddy Beaudoin, is now available at your favorite local comic shop and bookstore!

With over 20 years in animation, working on hits like Trolls, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and The Addams Family, Comtois brings a wealth of expertise to Sunder. Inspired by European comics and long-form storytelling, this passion project combines rich world-building and vivid character expression with exceptional creativity.

SUNDER VOL. 1: SMALL BEGINNINGS
Writer & Artist: Pierre Alexandre Comtois
Colorist: Mark Englert – Letterer: Buddy Beaudoin
Release Date: May 6th, 2025
ISBN: 9781545817919

Synopsis: Great things come from small beginnings! When a mysterious book appears in the library of a young monk named Zeek, he must embark on a quest to find its rightful owner. Unbeknownst to him, another dark figure has been searching for this very book for a very long time, sending his minions across the known planets and using dark magic to find it at all costs. When this evil figure realizes the manuscript has finally resurfaced, it sets events in motion that will send Zeek on an adventure unlike anything he could have ever imagined–leading Zeek to discover his true identity and destiny.

Meet the Creators!

Writer/Artist, Pierre-Alexandre Comtois
Pierre-Alexandre Comtois has been working in animation as a story artist for over twenty years on projects such as Trolls, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Addams Family and Sausage Party. He self-published his first comic book, Shard, in 2000, from there working sporadically in comics, including on the Bluewater Productions series, Power of the Valkyrie, as the penciler.

SEE WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING!

Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews@KirkusReviews
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“Top-notch characters and sensational artwork whip up a crowd-pleasing series starter. ”
Gutternaut
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“Like something right out of a classic epic Bande Dessinee. All of the sense of movement, down-to-earth characterizations, simple-vibrant settings, rising tensions in the stakes, and appropriate humor. 9/10 -Jake Palermo
The Convention Collective
The Convention Collective@theconventioncollective
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“From the story, to the amazing art and wonderful colors, I highly recommend checking this one out!” -Corey Newell
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SNEAK PEEK!

Sunder Vol. 1: Small Beginning is now available on the official Mad Cave Studios website and digital reader, and is available at your favorite bookstore, local comic shop, and digital comic reader!

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