EXCLUSIVE: Redefine What It Means to Be Human With Nakama Press’ ‘Diablomachia’ Vol. 1
by Brendan M. Allen
Mad Cave Studios, under its Nakama Press imprint, has announced Diablomachia Vol. 1, a story where friendship defies fate, and demons aren’t always what they seem. The dark fantasy comes from Italian manga creator Da Hosoi (pseudonym of Daniele Magrì).
Trained in Japan under legendary artists including Tetsuo Hara, Tsukasa Hōjō, and Nobuhiko Horie, Hosoi blends the visual discipline of Japanese comics with a European storytelling sensibility, shaping a voice that feels both rooted and entirely his own.
Neve is no ordinary summoner — he calls forth demons not to terrorize humanity, but to protect them. These gentle creatures have been hunted in the underworld for their kindness, and Earth is their only refuge. But peace never lasts. Rival demons are closing in, determined to shatter Neve’s sanctuary from within. As Neve awakens strange new powers, he must confront enemies on all sides — and a truth that will upend everything he thought he knew about his mission, his demons, and himself.
“Diablomachia is a very important story to me, and writing it was not easy at all. I’m an author who constantly questions my own work, which led me to rewrite the story many times before arriving at the final version,” shared Hosoi. “Also, drawing it gave me quite a few difficulties. I’m a big fan of fight and action scenes, but I’m not sure I’m very good at creating them.
“I know I still have a long way to go in this regard, but I wanted to give a sense of dynamism to Neve and to the battles he faces throughout the story. Through his adventures, I was able to express what truly mattered to me: the fear of relying on others, of placing one’s trust in someone or something, and the courage required to overcome one’s own fragilities. I hope readers can feel at ease in Neve’s world and become passionate about his journey of growth, approaching it lightly and perhaps even having fun along with him and his demon friends!”
Diablomachia Vol. 1 drops in shops August 18th, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827628 | $10.99). Pre-order at your favorite bookstore, comic shop, or directly from nakamapress.com.