Description

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Twin princesses Kelindi and Aridani hold the future of the Claw in their hands. Kelindi would die for peace, while Aridani has never aspired to rule. But an ancient prophecy is revealed that’ll force fate’s hand for the sisters.

HEED THE TIGER’S TONGUE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE LED ASTRAY.

Under the militant rule of The Tiger’s People, empowered by their animal familiars, the Claw is on the brink of war. At the precipice of adulthood, twin princesses Kelindi and Aridani hold the future of the Claw in their hands. Kelindi would sue for peace with The River’s People, those who were subjugated “to bring order,” while Aridani has never aspired to rule. But an ancient prophecy is revealed that’ll force fate’s hand for the sisters…

About the Author

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Olivia Stephens is a graphic novelist, illustrator, and writer from the Pacific Northwest. She earned her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2017. Olivia has created work for a number of sites and publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction. Her debut graphic novel, Artie and the Wolf Moon, comes out from Lerner Books in Fall 2021.

Diansakhu Banton-Perry is a 2D Illustrator and Character Designer. She is a 2019 graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Communication Arts degree, with a focus in Concept Design. She creates characters for a variety of genres, but is mainly inspired by science fiction and fantasy.

Joamette Gil is a (gender)queer Afro-Cuban cartoonist, editor, and letterer. Joamette has lettered for multiple Mad Cave titles including Nottingham, Becstar, and more. She’s also the one-man operation known as Power & Magic Press, publisher of such titles as Heartwood: Non-binary Tales of Sylvan Fantasy and the award-winning Power & Magic: The Queer Witch Comics Anthology. She is a full-time freelancer living in Portland, Oregon, with two furry gremlins.

Praise For…

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"Looks like nothing else out there right now."
— Rich Johnston

"A brilliant transformative tale [...]"
— Geek Vibes Nation

"The Tiger’s Tongue is incredibly natural, with genuine emotional stakes and motivations behind characters that engage the reader."
— BiffBamPop!

"The story is vibrant and fresh, just what the comic book world needs [...]  It’s smart, refreshing, and a great addition to the already great library Mad Cave has amassed."
— Pastrami Nation

"This story will be unlike any other comic you find on the shelves at your local store. This will be one that really catches your attention and I would definitely recommend giving it a read. The premise seems unique, the art is eye-catching, and every page is worth a turn."
— Media Mallrat