Mad Cave Studios Opens the Submissions for its 2025 Talent Search

Submissions are officially open for Mad Cave Studios’ 8th Annual Talent Search! Built to spotlight bold, original voices who haven’t yet broken into the industry, the Mad Cave Studios Talent Search continues to serve as a direct path to publication for aspiring comic creators around the globe.

Mad Cave Studios is seeking two creators in each of the following categories: writers, illustrators, colorists, and letterers. All submissions must take place within one of four eligible Mad Cave universes—Exit City, Dark Pyramid, Endless Night, or Sanction—though selected creators may be placed on projects that differ in style or continuity. Submissions open and close on August 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST, with winners announced in October 2025. The Talent Search is open worldwide to those 18 or older. Each creator may submit only one entry, though those skilled in multiple disciplines may apply to more than one category.

Submission Requirements:

• Writers must submit five pages of comic script (PDF or Word) set in one of the four eligible worlds.
• Artists must submit the three sequential art pages (JPG or PDF) based on one of those same worlds.
• Colorists must color the three provided inked pages from the resource kit and submit them as JPG or PDF files.
• Letterers must use the three provided colored pages, plus script, and submit lettered pages in JPG or PDF format.

Only complete entries submitted through the official form will be reviewed by Mad Cave’s editorial team.

Create boldly and pitch with confidence! Full guidelines, sample materials, and the official entry form are available at madcavestudios.com/talent-search.