Mad Cave Studios and Tatsunoko Production have teamed for a new Speed Racer ongoing series, as well as a Racer X mini-series, and more.
David Pepose pens the new Speed Racer series, with Davide Tinto providing the art.
“Buckle your seatbelts, comic fans… we’re putting the pedal to the metal with the return of Speed Racer,” said David Pepose in a press release. “I couldn’t be more excited to launch this brand-new series based on the classic cartoon — think of Rocky in a race car, as we push Speed to his absolute limits and beyond in the high-octane Formula X Championship League. As he drives the legendary Mach 5, can even Speed move fast enough to save his family and bring justice back to the tracks? Starting this Free Comic Book Day, get ready for more action, heart, and car chases than you can imagine in the pages of Speed Racer!”
Speed Racer lives for the thrill of the race, but on the underground circuit, the rules are anything goes. Dodging bullets, explosions, and dirty tricks, he’s got one goal: to prove he’s the best. But when a dangerous syndicate targets his family, Speed’s greatest challenge won’t be on the track…it’ll be on the streets. With the police closing in and a masked racer lurking in the shadows, Speed is about to learn that some races can’t be won with horsepower alone.
Also included in Speed Racer #0 is a gritty backup story from Eisner-winning writer Mark Russell (The Flintstones, Superman: Space Age) and artist Chris Batista (Steel, Spaceknights), which sets the stage for Racer X, a four-issue noir miniseries launching this September.
Speed Racer #1 goes on sale on July 30, 2025.
