Mad Cave Studios Will Launch Weekly World News Series
The upcoming six-issue comic series will debut on December 2, 2026, featuring a team of writers and artists.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Comic Books
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Mad Cave Studios will release a new six-issue comic book series based on the tabloid Weekly World News beginning December 2, 2026. The 32-page issues will feature contributions from writers Ken Kristensen, Steven Paul Judd, and tvli, with artwork by M.K. Perker.
Why it matters
This collaboration brings the long-running tabloid brand into the comic medium, offering fans a serialized narrative format. The project marks a new chapter for the publication's legacy through a dedicated creative team.
Each of the six issues in the series spans 32 pages and will retail for $4.99, while variant cover editions are priced at $7.99.
The players
Mad Cave Studios
An independent comic book publisher based in Miami, Florida, that produces various genre-based titles.
M.K. Perker
A professional illustrator and comic artist who provided the artwork for this upcoming series.
Ken Kristensen
A writer involved in the creative development of the new Weekly World News comic series.
Steven Paul Judd
A writer and contributor to the creative team bringing the publication to a new narrative format.
The details
Readers can secure copies by preordering at local comic shops or through the official publisher website. Retailers have until November 9, 2026, to submit their final orders for the premiere issue.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: Artist M.K. Perker holds a signing at New York Comic Con.
November 9, 2026: The final order cut-off date for comic book retailers.
December 2, 2026: Weekly World News issue 1 goes on sale.
Culture Shift
This project fits into the broader cultural cycle of adapting nostalgic media brands into contemporary comic book series. It reflects a growing industry movement toward leveraging legacy pop culture titles to reach audiences through new narrative formats.
Fans can support the release by preordering the issues through their local comic shops to ensure availability. Those interested in the creative process can meet the illustrator at promotional events prior to the official December launch.
The takeaway
Readers should place their orders before the November deadline to guarantee access to the first issue. The series highlights how iconic tabloid content can be successfully translated into visual storytelling for new audiences.
Further reading
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More information
To reserve your copies, visit the comic book preorder portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by First Comics News.
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