Victoria Jaguar #1 debuts in Underworld Universe: new series from Mark London, Marco Rudy

Mad Cave Studios is expanding its shared mythology this autumn with a new five-issue miniseries, Victoria Jaguar, arriving November 11. The book, created by Underworld architect Mark London with painterly art by Marco Rudy and lettering from Pat Brosseau, promises to deepen the publisher’s linked supernatural saga while introducing a mysterious immortal guardian.

The premise nods to classic mythic guardianship: a man plagued by visions seeks out Victoria Jaguar, an ageless protector said to be chosen by the night itself. When she investigates, the dreams prove grounded in a looming, unseen danger that reaches into her long history. The series is pitched as a blend of folklore, cosmic horror, and richly rendered painted art that both stands alone and threads into Mad Cave’s ongoing continuity.

Where this fits in the Underworld Universe

Mad Cave unveiled the Underworld Universe during its 10th anniversary year, building a network of titles that trade in secrecy, moral gray zones, and supernatural peril. Rather than a single genre, the line deliberately mixes spy action, occult horror, and noir-inflected science fiction, letting readers drop into any series while rewarding those who follow multiple books.

Early and ongoing entries have established the tone and stakes:

• Revolution 9 — a near-future spy/action story about a former assassin who turns on an ancient clandestine Order after refusing to kill an innocent target.
• Hour of the Wolf — a horror-tinged time-bending tale in which a monster-hunter is trapped inside a deadly painting and has only a narrow window to escape.
• Exit City — noir sci-fi set on an engineered island-city, where detectives confront corporate power, bioengineering and organized crime.
• Endless Night — a crossover event that tied several series together when a tech magnate searched for a mystical artifact with apocalyptic potential.
• Honor and Curse and related spin-offs — stories that follow cursed warriors and immortal fighters navigating modern urban landscapes.

Creative team and format

Mark London, who originated the Underworld line, scripts Victoria Jaguar. Marco Rudy supplies the painted visuals, giving the miniseries a distinct, atmospheric look compared with the publisher’s other titles, while Pat Brosseau handles lettering. The launch issue is the opening chapter of a five-issue arc designed to tie into the universe without requiring readers to have read every other book.

That accessibility is intentional: Mad Cave has positioned many Underworld entries as self-contained yet interlocking, so new readers can jump in on a single character while long-term fans trace crossovers and recurring threats.

Upcoming release dates and immediate reads

Two near-term releases keep momentum around the line: Hour of the Wolf #5, written by Mark London with art by Félix Ruiz and covers by Mark Chiarello and Dave Chisholm, is due October 14. Victoria Jaguar #1 follows on November 11.

• Hour of the Wolf #5 — on sale October 14
• Victoria Jaguar #1 — on sale November 11

Other ongoing series in the line — including continued volumes of Exit City, Revolution 9, and a follow-up to Hour of the Wolf — are rolling out across the season, expanding both the roster of creators and the narrative threads that link the titles.

Why this matters now: Mad Cave’s Underworld Universe is a deliberate attempt to build a publisher-centered shared world that leans into modern tastes for genre-mixing and serialized crossover storytelling. For readers, that means a steady stream of new entry points, recurring mysteries to follow, and distinct artistic approaches — like Rudy’s painted art — that set individual books apart while contributing to a larger mythos.

Expect Victoria Jaguar to raise questions about legacy, duty, and how ancient protections fare against contemporary threats — and to offer a visually driven, self-contained arc that still feeds the broader Underworld narrative.