Mad Cave has announced two new acquisitions in its Nakama Press line, both from Hong Kong.
Cat Mask Boy, by Linus Liu, is a one-shot graphic novel set in the 1970s that follows a young boy, Tiger, who always wears a homemade cat mask because he plans to be a superhero someday. When his report card goes missing, Tiger ventures into the notorious Kowloon Walled City to retrieve it. Kowloon is a dangerous place, but along the way Tiger meets a friend, Dragon, who becomes an ally. The book, which reads from right to left, is drawn in a simple, expressive style, with bold lines and a muted palette on a lightly textured background. The 192-page paperback will be released on October 14, 2025, with an MSRP of $10.99.
A Little Step, by Mimi Szeto, is based on the author’s own life. Set in Hong Kong in the 2000s, it’s the story of a high school friendship between a girl who is a talented artist and a boy who plays guitar as they encourage each other to follow their dreams. The story, which is rated 13+ and reads from right to left, will appeal to fans of Blue Period and Whisper Me a Love Song. Nakama Press will publish the first volume, which stands on its own, as a 176-page paperback on November 4, 2025, with an MSRP of $10.99.
Nakama Press published another title from Hong Kong, Indigo, in May (see “Exclusive: Mad Cave Announces First Title in Nakama Press Imprint”).
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