EXCLUSIVE: Being Bad Is Un-BEAR-able — Papercutz Announces ‘Clyde’ For March 2026
by Brendan M. Allen
Mad Cave Studios’ imprint Papercutz has announced Clyde Vol. 1, an original middle-grade graphic novel from creator Jim Benton. The book will be printed in both English and Spanish language versions, with the Spanish edition lettered by Miguel Ángel Zapata.
As the creator of Attack of the Stuff and It’s Happy Bunny, Benton’s work has sold millions of copies worldwide and has earned him multiple honors, including Comic-Con International’s Inkpot Award and several American Library Association distinctions. With his trademark mix of humor and sincerity, Benton turns his lens to a bear whose journey proves that kindness can be its own kind of rebellion.
When Clyde the bear decides to ditch his safe and peaceful life in Cubville and head off for the mean streets of Grizzly City, he learns — with the help of a reformed juvenile delinquent butterfly — that the Bad Life isn’t always so great, and there’s something to be said for helping your friends and family even though that really does kind of stink a little.
“I really like writing stories about characters who change,” said Benton of the project. “And I love writing stories about characters with flaws. I wonder if that’s because I’m so flawed myself? Sooner or later, we all discover the truth about being bad, and think the readers will get a laugh watching Clyde’s discovery.”
Perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys, Clyde blends slapstick comedy and sincere heart in a story about self-acceptance, kindness, and the courage to be yourself. Clyde Vol. 1 is filled with laughter, empathy, and wild adventures, and delivers a laugh-out-loud story that proves even the grumpiest bears have good hearts.
Clyde Vol. 1 releases March 17th, 2026. It will be available in English hardcover ($17.99, ISBN 9781545823552), English paperback ($12.99, ISBN 9781545823569), and Spanish paperback ($12.99, ISBN 9781545823576).
