WEBSTER THE SPIDER MONKEY: SPECTACULAR AMAZEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

APRIL 2, 2026 (PORTLAND, OR) — Welcome to the ever-expanding world of the Aw Yeah Comics universe! And welcome to the first-ever solo adventure and secret origin of Webster the Spider Monkey!

Swinging into action this spring from Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios is WEBSTER THE SPIDER MONKEY: SPECTACULAR AMAZEMENT, the first-ever solo adventure and secret origin of Webster, a lab monkey turned superhero in a chaotic world of mutations, mayhem, and unexpected responsibility.

Written, illustrated, and lettered by award-winning cartoonist Art Baltazar (Tiny Titans, Itty Bitty Hellboy, Superman Family Adventures), this original graphic novel expands with a story that blends humor, heart, and high-energy action for a new generation of middle-grade readers.

After eating a radioactive bug, the lab monkey Webster was caught in a fiery explosion along with other scientific lab animals. The results of the explosion altered the animals and mutated them into savagely insane, monstrous beasts! Webster’s radioactivity saved his life and granted him superpowers! Now, as a superhero, he vows to protect and help his fallen friends. But some friends may be beyond saving! Enter the villains, DOCTOR OCTOPLATYPUS, The NINJA MONKEYS, The SHIZZLERD, and the return of RHINOCEROS JACK! Join us for this fun adventure of fascinating, creative, nostalgic characters written, drawn, and created by award-winning Famous Cartoonist ART BALTAZAR! WEBSTER has been over 20 years in the making and FINALLY is here for you!!! AW YEAH!!!

Art Baltazar shared his excitement about bringing the character to life:

“Wow! The moment is finally here! Webster the Spider Monkey in his very own graphic novel! Webster is a character I created around 2000 or 2001 (around the same time as Gillbert), and he is a welcoming addition to the ever-expanding Aw Yeah Comics universe! He looks a little different from how he looked in 2000. Originally, he was a parody character, but soon his own lore began to develop around him. So naturally, I had to have him meet up and team up with the legendary Action Cat! Webster the Spider Monkey has been in my mind and in my sketchbook for years. I am always thinking about his universe and his stories and characters and villains and stuff. I have so many ideas for him, I couldn’t fit them all in this first volume. Ha! He was even created before Action Cat. Wow, time flies. I can’t wait to unleash him on the masses! AW YEAH!!!”

Baltazar balances over-the-top fun with a grounded emotional core, tapping into what it means to survive when others didn’t, and how far you’ll go to protect what’s left, delivering a fast-paced, boldly cartooned take on superhero origins that will resonate with readers and longtime fans alike.

Webster the Spider Monkey: Spectacular Amazement goes on sale May 5, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545826355 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545826362 | $17.99) formats. This thrilling and adorable original graphic novel spans 88 pages and is intended for readers ages 7-12. Order from your favorite bookstore, comic shop, or papercutz.com directly.