Jewel Riders Comic available for Pre-order!

Circle of Friends, we are so excited to let you all know some amazing news – Jewel Riders’ comic revival is avaialble for pre-order from Mad Cave Studios! It feels surreal to see something that is both a new story and new merchandise for our favorite cartoon, and we couldn’t be happier with these amazing preview pages. It really seems like the property is in good hands with Maverick! (Chris is also so pleased the see Josh and Max returning too!)

Below, you can find the press release, including short interviews with the creators of the comic and links to pre-order at your favorite bookshop. Remember that good pre-order numbers can influence if more gets made, so please consider ordering soon.

Many have been reaching out to share the great news of the new Jewel Riders comic, and we wanted to thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and joy with us! We can’t wait to read the next adventure of the Jewel Riders with all of you!

Friends Together, Friends Forever!

Chris & Ronnie

Maverick and 41 Entertainment Announce

‘PRINCESS GWENEVERE AND THE JEWEL RIDERS VOL. 1

PRINCESS GWENEVERE AND THE JEWEL RIDERS, VOL. 1
By Jordie Bellaire & Koi Carreon

– On-sale May 28, 2024-

November 2023 – Mad Cave Studios and 41 Entertainment are pleased to announce Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders, publishing May 28, 2024. This is an updated YA take on the classic 90s animated hit, encouraging the magic of female friendship and perfect for fans of fantasy adventures!

Join Gwenevere, the princess of Avalon and wielder of the Sun Stone, and her friends, Fallon and Tamara, on a quest to keep Avalon safe as enchanted Jewel Riders. While the girls remain friends, things are not as they once were. Gwenevere – once the leader of the Jewel Riders – has had to take a step back from her true passion, being a Jewel Rider and protecting Avalon from evil, in order to step into a new role as the future queen. Fallon, holder of the Moon Stone now leads the Pack–an elite group of Avalon’s protectors, a role once held by Gwen’s fiance. Tamara trains under Merlin to better harness the power of her Heart Stone, but wonders where she–and her powers–truly belong. When Merlin begins acting oddly, it’s a sign that evil Wild Magic has returned to the kingdom–and so has a foe the Jewel Riders thought they’d once vanquished. With her kingdom, friends, and magic on the line, Gwenevere must choose between the life she loves and knows as a Jewel Rider and her newfound duties. Come join our circle of friends on an enchanted, new adventure for Young Adult readers.

Writer Jordie Bellaire said, “I’m really looking forward to expanding and developing the Jewel Riders further than the show had time to do along with my fantastic collaborators Koi Carreon, and Sarah Davidson! This work will be great for fans of the show and accessible to new readers looking for a magical girl friend group. Featuring flying horses, family drama and friendship – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.” 

Artist Koi Carreon

Artist Koi Carreon said, “I have very fond memories of watching the show with my sister when I was a child. I hope the new book can inspire the kids today the same way the old tv show did for me.” 

The book’s editor, Lauren Hitzhusen of Mad Cave Studios, was pleased to have played a major role in making this project a reality, as she has loved the original TV series since she was a child. “One of my earliest childhood memories is standing in Toys R Us, holding a VHS for Princess Gwenevere & the Jewel Riders. It was a show that I instantly fell in love with– Gwenevere’s perseverance, Fallon’s strong leadership, and Tamara’s kind heart all spoke to me as a child,” she said. “I loved the talking animals, the glittering gemstones, and how fun and colorful the world was. It’s really a dream come true for me to be able to expand the world of the Jewel Riders and tell their stories today. I’m so thrilled to be on this team and working with these talented creators to help bring this book to life.” 

Earlier this year, Mad Cave Studios and 41 Entertainment officially engaged to publish Princess Gwenevere & the Jewel Riders titles, alongside King Arthur & the Knights of Justice titles, for young adult readers through its imprint Maverick. 

Mark Irwin, VP of Business Development for Mad Cave Studios, said of the partnership, “We couldn’t be happier working with 41 Entertainment to bring the adventures of King Arthur and Princess Gwenevere to our readers. We’ll have exciting new talent aboard to update and grow these fantastic characters, and look forward to their incredible stories coming to life in a new medium.”

Review copies of Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders, Vol 1(On-sale May 28, 2024; 9781960578921; $14.99) will be available by request, and Jordie Bellaire (writer) and Koi Carreon (Artist) are available for interview. The book is available for preorder now wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop. For more information, please reach out to James Faccinto at Jfaccinto@madcavestudios.com. 

About the Creators: 

Writer: Jordie Bellaire is an Eisner-winning colorist living in Portland, Oregon. She’s known for her work on Batman, Nice House on the Lake, and Vision. But she also writes! Her credits include her Eisner-nominated debut mature horror book Redlands, Wonder Woman: Young Diana, and work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. When she’s not coloring comics or writing them, you can find her hiking in the woods behind your house with her husband and dogs.

Artist: Koi Carreon is a freelance artist from the Philippines, and has been commissioned to create variant covers for Star-Lord, Weirdworld, Voltron, and Robotech. When not drawing, you can find him running around town with his dog.

Colorist: Sarah Davidson

Colorist: Sarah Davidson is a comic book colorist and artist, and creator of the upcoming early-readers graphic novel series Jackson’s Wilder Adventures. She’s based in Savannah, GA and is currently working on her MFA in Sequential Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design. When she isn’t drawing comics, she’s usually watching feel-good cooking competition shows with her dog and two cats.

About 41 Entertainment

41 Entertainment (41E) is a global animation company engaged in the creation, production, distribution and marketing and consumer product licensing of animated children’s television programs, series and films. 41E also specializes in the marketing of related consumer products (licensing and merchandising) in all forms. Having worked on numerous successful animation projects, 41E has successfully negotiated distribution deals in over 95 countries and territories in the children’s programming market.  41E properties, either as producer, distributor or IP owner, include but are not limited to, PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures©, SKYLANDERS ACADEMY™, S.M.A.S.H!®, Supernatural Academy®,  Kong – King of the Apes®, Tarzan and Jane®, and Super Monsters®. The company also owns rights to a large RETRO catalogue of animation including The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog©, Street Sharks© and its sequel Extreme Dinosaurs© as well King Arthur and The Knights of Justice™ and its sequel Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders™, to name a few, as well as classic family film titles such as Alice in Wonderland- What’s The Matter with Hatter? ©, Jungle Book- Rikki Tikki Tavi to the Rescue © and The Three Musketeers- Saving the Crown©. 41E content is available on major platforms including in part Netflix, Amazon Prime, Peacock, TUBI, PLUTO TV, iTunes and You Tube via our curated and branded channel, Amazin’ Adventures™.

About Mad Cave Studios: Driven by madness and committed to quality. Mad Cave Studios provides quality entertainment with a fresh take on an array of genres. From fantasy and action to sci-fi and horror, Mad Cave publishes stories that resonate with unapologetic and authentic audiences.

ABOUT MAVERICK

Maverick, Mad Cave Studios’ young adult imprint, offers engaging and authentic stories for those who think differently, are not afraid to be independent, and fight for who they truly are. With titles that range from slice-of-life stories to urban fantasy and horror, each Maverick graphic novel will be an authentic and inspiring universal story of personal struggle where anyone can find themselves within the pages.