We're going pedal to the metal in this all-new interpretation of Tatsuo Yoshida’s classic manga/anime MachGoGoGo, known to Western audiences as the demon on wheels -- Speed Racer!
Speed Racer lives for the thrill of the race, but on the underground circuit, the rules are anything goes. Dodging bullets, explosions, and dirty tricks, he’s got one goal: to prove he’s the best. But when a dangerous syndicate targets his family, Speed’s greatest challenge won’t be on the track…it’ll be on the streets. With the police closing in and a masked racer lurking in the shadows, Speed is about to learn that some races can’t be won with horsepower alone.
Speed Racer volume 1, written by David Pepose and with art by Davide Tinto, will be published March 24, 2026. Mad Cave Studios provided an early galley for review.
I remember watching syndicated reruns of the late 1960's Speed Racer cartoon as a kid. It was nice to see that Mad Cave produced a mini-series (issues 0 to 5 are collected in this volume) of the classic.
Of course, the story is moved into modern times (right out the gate, we see Spritle does live streams on ViewTube) while also maintaining so many of the classic elements as well. All the supporting cast is here as well as the high-speed action and out-of-this-world gadgets that trick out the Fomula X vehicles.
All the elements work here to create a classic origin story for this hero. Pepose brings the heart and family values that were foundational to the original franchise. Tinto does an outstanding job whether its the people, the fashion, the scenery of Palm City or the vehicles: everything looks amazing. And the colors by Rex Lokus bring it all over the top. It is a good-time read.
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