Mad Cave Studios Partners with Planet Atmos Inc. for PLANET ATMOS: EXORDIUM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

JAN. 15, 2026 (PORTLAND, OR) — Race for the future. Survive the system.

Mad Cave Studios, in collaboration with Planet Atmos Inc., is thrilled to announce PLANET ATMOS: EXORDIUM—a nine-issue sci-fi spectacle developed in tandem with the upcoming video game ExoGP, fusing the adrenaline of high-stakes racing with the shadow of corporate conspiracy, hurtling readers into a cinematic world where glory and survival are one and the same.

From the visionary minds of D.R. Bushnell, Rob McEveety, and legendary illustrator Tommy Lee Edwards (Gatchaman: Only One Earth, Marvel 1985), with electrifying art by Andrea Cucchi (Justice League: Last Ride, Catwoman), colors by Giada Marchisio (Racer X, Cloak and Dagger) and letters by John Workman (Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man), Planet Atmos: Exordium ignites the launch of the Planet Atmos universe. Issue #1 features a stellar collection of covers by Tommy Lee Edwards, Andrea Cucchi, and Dave Johnson (Pop Kill), with a retailer incentive by Peach Momoko (Ultimate X-Men).

On the planet Atmos there is no greater challenge than ExoGP, an exhilarating and deadly racing league that has become the dominant spectacle throughout the galaxy. In this dystopian world ruled by powerful corporations and a dark underworld, the fate of three racers collide in a competition where skill, strategy, and sheer determination mean the difference between glory and death. As they become icons of the sports’ brutality and commercialization, superstar pilots Rogg, Oz, and Addy find themselves entangled in a web of political intrigue and conspiracy as a dangerous secret emerges that threatens the fragile balance of power on the planet.

The team took a moment to express their excitement about Planet Atmos: Exordium:

Tommy Lee Edwards: “I’m so proud of what the team has done with Exordium—particularly Andrea, whose drawing and storytelling skills become exponentially more amazing throughout each of the nine issues. It’s exciting to know that readers will finally get to experience the world we’ve been building for the past few years.”

D.R. Bushnell: “Many great stories come from the intersection of sci-fi and sports, often featuring desperate characters, corporate interests, fantastical tools and abilities, and using them to explore human capability. Exordium is our addition to the genre, and it has been an absolute blast to create. I’m astounded by what the team created and grateful to have worked alongside such incredible artists.”

Rob McEveety: “It’s always a joy to be able to explore a new world, but it’s a rare privilege to help build one and then see it brought so vividly to life. Through the incredible artistry of Tommy Lee Edwards, Andrea Cucchi, and John Workman, who took our wildest ideas and ran with them to the fullest, we now get to share that world with you. We are beyond excited to add our names to theirs and to bring you this first chapter in the brutal, back-stabbing, high-flying history of Planet Atmos.”

Andrea Cucchi: “Working on Exordium has been an amazing experience that has made me grow a lot as an artist and a storyteller. I had the opportunity to work with so many great talents and professionals who inspired me to give my best every time. I hope the readers will enjoy this series as much as we had fun working on it. I want to thank the entire team at Planet Atmos, especially Tommy and Dylan, with whom I shared this crazy journey.”

John Workman: “I still get a thrill when looking back in time at the amazing art of such people as Alex Raymond and Hal Foster. That such beauty exists is amazing. More recently, it’s been my pleasure to be a part of Exordium, a book that has both art and story uniting to offer readers a look at something that can stand equally with the greatest comics features of the past.”

Planet Atmos Inc. is a creative studio pioneering the intersection of storytelling, gaming, and technology. Focused on building immersive worlds where narrative and interactivity converge, Planet Atmos Inc. continues to redefine the boundaries of entertainment through its flagship Planet Atmos universe and ExoGP racing experience.

Planet Atmos: Exordium launches April 22, 2026.

ExoGP is a fast-paced, arcade racing game grounded in a blend of skill, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of victory. Customize and compose your Exo and gear, and race through the hostile world of Atmos. Work your way up through the ExoGP League, facing ruthless competition, and make a name for yourself as a legend of the skies.