I’m honored and grateful to have had the chance to contribute to the LA STRONG charity comic for victims of the Los Angeles fires. The book’s edited by the great Mike Marts and Sarah Brunstad and published by Mad Cave with a massive list of amazing contributors. Please do ask your local comic shop to preorder the book today – it hits shops on March 19.
The official press release:
LA STRONG:
Mad Cave Announces Creative Lineup for LA Fire Relief Anthology
A powerhouse lineup of comic creators unites for LA Strong, a charity anthology dedicated to supporting wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
FEB. 10, 2025, (PORTLAND, OR) — In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles last month, Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce the creative team behind LA Strong: A Charity Comic for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires, uniting an all-star roster of creators to support those affected by the disaster.
Curated by Mad Cave Studios EVP Mike Marts and editor Sarah Brunstad, LA Strong brings together some of the most powerful voices in comics to tell stories of resilience, community, and hope in the face of adversity. Featuring contributions from Barbara Kessel, Brian Azzarello, Brian Michael Bendis, Christos Gage, Dan DiDio, Daniel Kibblesmith, Frank Tieri, Greg Pak, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jody Houser, Marv Wolfman, Paul Cornell, Rob DenBleyker, Sina Grace, Stephanie Phillips, Steve Orlando, Alex Cormack, Alison Sampson, Amanda Conner, Christian Ward, Geraldo Borges, Ian Churchill, Michael Avon Oeming, Nico Leon, Rian Gonzales, Salvador Larroca, Sami Kivelä, and many, many more. Together, as a community, we can be LA strong for one another! 100% of the profits will be donated to relief efforts.
All proceeds from LA Strong will be donated to creators affected by the disaster. In addition, Mad Cave Studios joins Dav Pilkey, Forefront Books, Ingram Content Group, and Macmillan Publishers in supporting Binc’s matching gift effort with a $10,000 contribution—ensuring that every donation made has double the impact, up to $45,000. The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation’s California Wildfires Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting booksellers in need, which provides direct financial assistance to booksellers, comic shops, and store employees displaced or impacted by the fires.
The comics community has always united in times of crisis, and Mad Cave Studios is proud to support LA Strong: A Charity Comic for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires in its vital mission.
Together, we can create meaningful change! LA Strong will be available in shops on March 19th and is now available for preorder.
For more information about the Binc Foundation and how you can contribute, visit https://bincfoundation.org/.
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Mad Cave Studios, established in 2014, is an independent publisher committed to providing the very best in graphic storytelling. Mad Cave’s catalog includes a captivating blend of licensed, creator-owned, and original works, created by a diverse cast of storytellers focused on cultivating impactful character-driven narratives. Mad Cave Studios is the parent company to Maverick, Nakama Press, and Papercutz, enriching the literary landscape for readers of all ages.