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Maverick Graphic Novels
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Engaging and authentic stories for those who think differently, and fight for who they truly are.

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One of our favorite shows of the year is here!

We're happy to be participating at our hometown event @miamibookfair.bsky.social !

Swing by our booth in Section A to say hi to the team and check out our exciting new YA graphic novels to fall in love with!

More Info Here: www.miamibookfair.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to ABUZZ! 🐝🐝🐝

Sparks and stingers will fly in this modern queer reimagining of Much Ado About Nothing!

W: @amythunderjam.bsky.social
A: @stelladia.bsky.social
C: @elllewrightart.bsky.social
L: @tayloresposito.bsky.social

More Info Here: bit.ly/4o4nHFf
November 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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If you missed it yesterday, the "behind the scenes" video I put together for LibraryCon Live 2025 is up on @maverickogn.bsky.social's YouTube page. Features a look at SoNo Comic Book Factory, a lot of me yapping about comics, and a cameo from my studio mate, @plasticfarm.bsky.social!
OCTOBER GIRL Matthew Dow Smith Studio Spotlight @ Librarycon Live 2025
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November 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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A very nice brief but deep dive into THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One, courtesy of Comic Construction on YouTube, which rightly praises @maverickogn.bsky.social's fantastic design work and totally nails the influence @teddykristiansen.bsky.social's work has had on my art approach to the book.
The October Girl Book 1 Build + Art + Story
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November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Only 3 days away from ABUZZ’s digital release at Mad Cave Digital and 9 until the physical book hits the stores!
📝 @amythunderjam.bsky.social
✏️me
🎨 @elllewrightart.bsky.social
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Edited by @hitzhusenlauren.bsky.social
Published by @maverickogn.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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A special behind the scenes look at my studio that we put together for @slj.com's LibraryCon Live 2025!

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OCTOBER GIRL Matthew Dow Smith Studio Spotlight @ Librarycon Live 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Not your content. Not your brand. Not your baby anymore.

Maverick is proud to present I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS from @jenniewoodndid.bsky.social , @joshcornillon.bsky.social , @michaelwiggam.bsky.social , and Charles Pritchett!

Learn More Here: bit.ly/47DFWve

With thanks to @comicsbeat.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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We're excited to be joining all the librarians and educators in on the fun at Librarycon Live , thanks to @slj.com !

Stop by our booth to check out our exciting new YA releases and hear from creators like @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social & @amythunderjam.bsky.social !

More Info Here: bit.ly/4hGAMTM
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Exclusive: Maverick announces queer beat ’em up rom-com BEAT EVERY 1-UP

Maverick has announced the queer beat 'em up graphic novel Beat Every 1-Up from Lan Pitts, Joe Hunter, and Frank Cvetkovic for spring 2026.
Exclusive: Maverick announces queer beat ’em up rom-com BEAT EVERY 1-UP
Maverick has announced the queer beat 'em up graphic novel Beat Every 1-Up from Lan Pitts, Joe Hunter, and Frank Cvetkovic for spring 2026.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Maverick is proud to present BEAT EVERY 1-UP by @lanpitts.bsky.social , @joehunter.bsky.social , & @gofrankgo.bsky.social , hitting bookshelves and game consoles March 17th 2026! 🎮 ⚔️ 🧙

Level Up And Learn More: bit.ly/3X28M3m

With thanks to @comicsbeat.bsky.social

#YA #Videogames #Graphicnovel
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Shakespeare’s beloved romcom Much Ado About Nothing gets a modern update with an LGBTQ cast and the same classic miscommunications!

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Abuzz Coming Soon from Maverick — Pages and Panels
Shakespeare’s beloved romcom Much Ado About Nothing gets a modern update with an LGBTQ cast and the same classic miscommunications!
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October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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How to make coffee the October Girl way...

#TheOctoberGirl
#MadCaveStudios
#CoffeeIsLife
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE 1. GRIND THE BEANS AND PRESS THEM DOWN 2. DECIDE IF YOU WANT MILK OR NOT 3. MAKE SURE YOUR TEARS GET IN THE CUP. SADNESS MAKES EVERYTHING TASTE BETTER. VOILA!
October 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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mmatelonek.bsky.social
The Last Session Vol1 & Vol2 are critical hits to reads from
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Excited to see what they make next! Also they are having a book sale atm so check their site(s) out for some spooktacular works!
Poster is merch i got in the past but its a cool item to show!
October 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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matthewdowsmith.bsky.social
And THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One is SOLD OUT on Amazon!!!!

They'll have more copies in a few days, and it's available in all sorts of places, but I am taking this as a victory.

And yes, I will be walking around the house for the rest of the day saying I'm a sell out.
The Amazon listing for THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One saying it's gonna take a few more days to get copies because THEY'RE SOLD OUT
October 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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If you were following my excitement at Amazon running low on copies of THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One last night...

...tonight there are only 10 copies left!!!

And the book climbed up the very specific category charts. Which is not a great metric, but still very exciting, if you ask me!
THE OCTOBER GIRL order button on Amazon saying that there are only 10 copies left in stock. A screenshot of my book's Amazon rating saying it's #6 in Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy Comics and #6 in Young Adult Coming of Age Comics & Graphic Novels
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Another Friday, another long, crazy, stressful week. How are we all holding up?

#TheOctoberGirl
#WhatBarnabyAreYou
What Barnaby Are You? 9 images of Barnaby from The October Girl. He looks worried in pretty much all of them, except one where he's slightly smiling and one where he's knocked out.
October 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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If you're heading to the comic shop for #NCBD today, don't forget to pick up THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One from me and @maverickogn.bsky.social.

And if you do pick it up, let me know what you think!

#TheOctoberGirl
#YAGraphicNovels
#MadCaveStudios
The cover of OCTOBER GIRL BOOK ONE with the words, be careful what you wish for
October 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Reader beware, you're in for a scare! 🎃

Celebrate the spookiest of seasons with our Spooky Sale from now until November 1st and find your next spine-chilling read!

Shop The Sale Here If You Dare: bit.ly/4qlhcQT
#YA #Halloween #Sale #SpookySeason
October 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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mmatelonek.bsky.social
The October Girl Book One
@matthewdowsmith.bsky.social @maverickogn.bsky.social @madcavestudios.com is a excellent read for the autumn season and as a young adult book! Here is a fan animation I made based on the cover! Check out the #graphicnovel and read some cool weather books! ;)
October 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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The October Kid (and Barnaby Jr.)

#TheOctoberGirl
#YAGraphicNovels
Autumn and Barnaby from THE OCTOBER GIRL, but as little kid comic characters
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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On Shelves Now!

THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One from me and @maverickogn.bsky.social!

You can order it here: maverickcomics.com/series/the-o...
Autumn Ackerman grew up believing in tairies and magic and princesses who defeated dragons, but now that she's eighteen and facing a future stuck behind the counter of her small town's coffee shop; she's starting to wonder if this is all there really is to her lite. But then she meets her childhood imaginary friend, Barnaby, in the alley behind the cottee shop one night. and Autumn's entire world is turned upside down. Drawn into the strange and mysterious world of the Night Folk, fantastic creatures that inspired all of humanity's myths about gods and monsters, Autumn is about to discover that there is more to her world than she ever dreamed of as a little girl, and that world is far more dangerous than she could ever have imagined. With the help of Barnaby and Evan Fade, the tragic young boy who inherited the local bookstore, Autumn has to protect herself from the coldly territying Mr. Balloon long enough to discover the truth about the Night Folk and her own past. A moody and magical coming-of-age tale from Matthew Dow Smith (DC's MISFITS OF MAGIC) On Shelves Now
October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to THE OCTOBER GIRL BOOK ONE by @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social

Discover the magic at your local bookstore with Autumn & Barnaby today!

More Info Here: bit.ly/3JfuP3i

#theoctobergirl #maverick #madcave #graphicnovels #fallreads #mustread #yalit #ya #youngadult #bookbirthday
October 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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OUT TODAY!!!

THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One from me and @maverickogn.bsky.social!

It's the first book in a YA suburban fantasy series with hints of Bradbury, Charles Addams, Amelié, Doctor Who, and Tim Burton, and I'm fiercely proud of it!
It's out! My book is finally out! After all these years!!! Oh, and this is a drawing of Autumn Ackerman with her long scarf moodily flapping behind her.
October 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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This book is cozy, compelling, and completely captivating in the most charming way!

The October Girl is autumn from cover to cover and captures a spirit that was badly needed on the bookshelf.

Do yourself a favor this fall and pick up The October Girl from @maverickogn.bsky.social
matthewdowsmith.bsky.social Matthew Dow Smith @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social · Oct 21
OUT TODAY!!!

THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One from me and @maverickogn.bsky.social!

It's the first book in a YA suburban fantasy series with hints of Bradbury, Charles Addams, Amelié, Doctor Who, and Tim Burton, and I'm fiercely proud of it!
It's out! My book is finally out! After all these years!!! Oh, and this is a drawing of Autumn Ackerman with her long scarf moodily flapping behind her.
October 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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mmatelonek.bsky.social
Currently reading, The October Girl Book 1 @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social a very fun read filled with some magic, some reality/lessons, and all in between filled with charm. Looking forward to reading more but this is nice autumn read!! @maverickogn.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM