Mad Cave Studios’ Papercutz imprint has announced Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em!, a brand-new original graphic novel from Eisner, Harvey, and CIPA Award-winning cartoonist Art Baltazar. The all-ages adventure introduces readers to Meteor Mite, the latest hero to join Baltazar’s beloved Aw Yeah Universe.
Years in the making, Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! launches an epic cosmic adventure that begins in the far reaches of space. A mysterious enchanted crystal is on the run, pursued by the ruthless Meteor Mongers, who will stop at nothing to reclaim its immense power. But the crystal may have a destiny of its own, one that involves selecting a brand-new champion.
Enter Mikey, an ordinary kid who suddenly finds himself transformed into Meteor Mite, perhaps the most powerful hero on Earth. There’s just one problem: becoming a superhero is a lot harder than it looks. As Mikey struggles to understand his incredible new abilities, he’ll face dangerous enemies, intergalactic threats, and the challenge of proving he’s worthy of the power he’s been given.
“Meteor Mite is finally here!” Baltazar said. “He is my itty bitty all-powerful cosmic superhero who must prove himself worthy of being on the team! It feels like I’ve had him in my sketchbook forever, because I have. Meteor Mite was inspired by all the superhero cartoons I loved growing up. Over the years, I kept building his story, creating aliens and villains, and now it’s all finally coming together. He fits perfectly into the Aw Yeah Comics Universe, and I’m incredibly proud of this book.”
With its blend of humor, action, and heartfelt storytelling, Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! expands the Aw Yeah Universe with a fast-paced origin story designed for both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Baltazar’s signature cartooning style and energetic storytelling continue the tradition established in acclaimed works such as Tiny Titans, Superman Family Adventures, Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam!, and Itty Bitty Hellboy.
Aimed at readers ages 7 to 12 and fans of characters like Yahgz and Action Cat, Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! introduces a new cosmic champion whose greatest challenge may be figuring out what it truly means to be a hero.
Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! arrives in comic shops and bookstores on September 22, 2026, in both paperback ($12.99) and hardcover ($17.99) editions. The final order cutoff for comic shops is August 31, 2026.
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