A sneak peek at METEOR MITE: UP & AT 'EM!
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The Aw Yeah! Universe from Art Baltazar is expanding with a new graphic novel dropping from Papercutz this Fall! Eisner, Harvey, and CIPA Award-winning cartoonist Art Baltazar is back and introducing readers to the newest superhero from the Aw Yeah! series.
A galaxy is in danger, and one ordinary kid is about to become the most powerful hero on Earth - you can find out more by checking out our preview down below!
METEOR MITE: UP & AT ‘EM!
Creator: Art Baltazar
Years in the making! A tale of Galactic Proportions!
Our saga takes us to the far reaches of space, where a mysterious runaway Crystal is being pursued by the evil Meteor Mongers! The Mongers will not stop until they find the Enchanted Crystal! WHAT? WHY? What's so important about this Crystal? Could it be the ultimate power in the universe? I think so! Or maybe the Crystal is about to choose the newest Hero of the Aw Yeat Universe! You bet!
Introducing METEOR MITE! The most powerful being on earth...and the world heavyweight championship wrestler? Every hero has an origin story, and this one belongs to METEOR MITE! But how does one learn to be a superhero? Is Mikey worthy of this power? Where do those powers come from? Mikey is about to step into a whole new world...while accidentally making enemies along the way.
“METEOR MITE is finally here! He is my itty bitty all-powerful cosmic super hero who must prove himself worthy of being on the team! My gosh, it seems like I had him in my sketchbook for years… because I have! It's true! Meteor Mite is inspired by all the superhero cartoons I watched as a kid. Through the years, I wrote and drew bits of his story and created aliens and bad guys along the way. And now it's finally all coming together! A modern classic epic indeed. And he fits perfectly in the AW YEAH COMICS UNIVERSE! I am so proud of this comic and hope you enjoy, AW YEAH!” —Art Baltazar
Meteor Mite: Up & At 'Em! flies into comic shops and bookstores on September 22, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545833803 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545833797 | $17.99) formats. The direct market final order cutoff is August 31, 2026. Preorder through your local comic shop, bookstore, or wherever books are sold.
About Papercutz
Papercutz is dedicated to publishing great graphic novels for all ages. Popular with reluctant readers and gifted readers alike, Papercutz graphic novels for kids, tweens, and teens include a wide range of genres, including humor, action adventure, mystery, horror, and favorite characters. We work every day to introduce young readers to the imaginative wonders waiting to be discovered in comics.
About Mad Cave Studios
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.
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