METEOR MITE: UP & AT ‘EM! Coming Soon from Papercutz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

JULY 3, 2026 (PORTLAND, OR) — A mysterious crystal. A galaxy in danger. One ordinary kid is about to become the most powerful hero on Earth!

Mad Cave Studios‘ Papercutz imprint is proud to announce METEOR MITE: UP & AT ‘EM!, an all-new original graphic novel from Eisner, Harvey, and CIPA Award-winning cartoonist Art Baltazar, introducing readers to the latest superhero to emerge from the beloved Aw Yeah! Universe.

Years in the making! A tale of Galactic Proportions!

Introducing METEOR MITE! The most powerful being on earth…and the world heavyweight championship wrestler? Every hero has an origin story, and this one belongs to Meteor Mite! But how does one learn to be a superhero? Is Mikey worthy of this power? Where do those powers come from? Mikey is about to step into a whole new world… while accidentally making enemies along the way.

“METEOR MITE is finally here! He is my itty bitty all-powerful cosmic super hero who must prove himself worthy of being on the team! My gosh, it seems like I had him in my sketchbook for years… because I have! It’s true! Meteor Mite is inspired by all the superhero cartoons I watched as a kid. Through the years, I wrote and drew bits of his story and created aliens and bad guys along the way. And now it’s finally all coming together! A modern classic epic indeed. And he fits perfectly in the AW YEAH COMICS UNIVERSE!  I am so proud of this comic and hope you enjoy, AW YEAH!” —Art Baltazar

Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! expands the Aw Yeah Universe with a cosmic origin story packed with humor, heart, and superhero action. Baltazar’s signature style makes it an accessible, fast-paced adventure for new readers while giving longtime fans an exciting new hero to cheer for.

Art Baltazar is a cartoonist whose celebrated career includes Tiny Titans, Itty Bitty Hellboy, Superman Family Adventures, Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam!, Young Justice, Super Powers, and the DC Super-Pets children’s books. As co-founder of Aw Yeah Comics and co-creator of the Aw Yeah Universe, Baltazar continues to inspire generations of young readers through stories that celebrate imagination, adventure, and fun.

For readers 7-12 and fans of Yahgz, Action Cat, and more of Baltazar’s titles, Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! is an energetic introduction to a brand-new cosmic champion from one of comics’ most beloved creators.

Meteor Mite: Up & At ‘Em! flies into comic shops and bookstores on September 22, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545833803 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545833797 | $17.99) formats. The direct market final order cutoff is August 31, 2026. Preorder through your local comic shop, bookstore, or wherever books are sold.