Maverick Will Release New Romantics Graphic Novel in 2027
The high-school drama centered on a student performing group arrives in retail on January 26, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Comic Books
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Mad Cave Studios imprint Maverick announced that its upcoming high-school drama, New Romantics, will hit bookshelves early next year. The graphic novel follows students at Maple Falls Christian School who form an underground group after their drama department is cut.
Why it matters
The story explores the tension of forbidden romances and secret crushes, highlighting the ways students find creative expression when school programs are eliminated. Fans of young adult graphic fiction can begin placing orders ahead of the winter release.
Readers can purchase the paperback for $16.99 or the hardcover for $21.99, with final orders due by January 4, 2027. The book is currently slated for a wide retail release on January 26, 2027.
The players
Jennie Wood
The author who wrote the script for the new graphic novel.
Maverick
The young adult imprint of Mad Cave Studios responsible for the project.
The details
Written by Jennie Wood and illustrated by Dozerdraws, the narrative focuses on the fallout at Maple Falls Christian School after the administration cancels its theater program. Lettered by Micah Myers, the book captures the students as they navigate high-stakes social dynamics through their new performing group. Local comic fans should note that the final order cutoff for retailers is set for January 4, 2027.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: Mad Cave Studios announced the project.
January 4, 2027: Final order cutoff date for retailers.
January 26, 2027: Official retail release date.
Beyond the 305
This release follows the documented industry trend of expanding young adult graphic novel catalogs to include more niche high-school dramas. It mirrors similar creative pivots seen across the independent publishing landscape this year.
Local readers looking to secure a copy should contact their neighborhood comic shop before the January 4 order deadline. Once the book hits shelves on January 26, 2027, you can find it at major retailers and specialty bookstores.
The takeaway
Keep an eye on your local shop's preorder list as the January 4 deadline approaches to ensure you get a copy of this release. Following the work of creators like Jennie Wood and Dozerdraws is a great way to support the current surge in young adult graphic fiction.
What happens next
The final order cutoff for retailers is scheduled for January 4, 2027.
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