Get a First Look at Nakama Press' LAST CALL TO LEAVE EARTH

Nakama Press offers a look the haunting mystery about friendship, belief, and the stories we can’t escape

Nakama Press, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, invites readers into a quiet, unsettling mystery where memory, belief, and unresolved history collide…

An original 180-page young adult graphic novel from Brazilian writer and illustrator Cassio Ribeiro (Iris Complex, Sara Animals, Navigating with You), LAST CALL TO LEAVE EARTH unfolds as a small-town mystery shaped by emotional realism and speculative unease, asking what we choose to believe—and what it costs to keep believing.

Rita, Carlos, and Lucas were merely friends until a pivotal moment changed everything: they photographed what many in the small town of Caminho da Anta believed to be an alien. Years later, Rita, now thriving as a professional photographer, returns to discover the truth behind that fateful day and its effects on their lives and the community. A troubled photographer, a fame-seeking UFO enthusiast, and a loyal cult member are all in pursuit of answers, but what they find could be more extraordinary than they ever anticipated.

A reflective mystery for fans of Paper Girls, Annihilation, and Under the Silver Lake, Last Call to Leave Earth lingers in the space where memory, belief, and unanswered questions collide.

The title arrives March 24, 2026. Preorders are open now.

Nakama Press celebrates timeless traditions while embracing bold innovation, building bridges between cultures, and fostering a worldwide community of creators and fans.

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