Mike Eakins
Picking up from where The Mushroom Knight volume 2 left off, this latest story continues the epic journey of Mushroom Knight Gowlitrot and his endearing human friend, Lemuelle. Mysteries abound as the Hashkasha’da ritual looms–a ritual that will rid the Wissahickon of trash so long as the fae community offers up a substantial sacrifice of their own. Before this story ends, that sacrifice will be made, Lem will face her fears, a conspiracy will tighten its grip on the Gödel and human communities of Philadelphia…and Gowli will be in more danger than he’s been in before!
Bly has quickly become one of comics’ most distinctive voices, blending ecological wonder with dreamlike storytelling. In 2024, his debut volume won the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award at the Eisners and the Next Generation Indie Book Award, introducing readers to an ontological urban faerie tale unlike anything else on the shelves, and in the years since, the artistry has been recognized on an even broader stage, most recently as the illustrator of the official 2025 San Diego Comic-Con International Events Quick Guide. With his uniquely ‘fungal’ aesthetic, Oliver Bly is steadily carving out his place as one of the most imaginative and valuable creators in contemporary comics.
With colors by Steph Snow (Blue Palo Verde) and letters by AndWorld Design (Harley Quinn, Batman), The Mushroom Knight Vol. 3 pushes the series into its most suspenseful act yet!z
“The Mushroom Knight is a graphic novel series about the natural world,” said Oliver Bly. “If we don’t like what we see in the world around us, we must look inward, because it is inside the hearts of humanity that the calamities of the world have their genesis—and their revelation. Volume 3 is the third and final act of the first story of Lem and Gowlitrot. There is action, there is suspense, there is mystery, and there is Fire. This is for fans of fantasy who are ready for its next evolution… into reality itself. The future is fungal. And as always, it goes on.”
The tale of The Mushroom Knight has been embraced by fans of fantasy, faerie lore, and ecological storytelling alike, straddling the mythic resonance of Sandman and the grounded wonder of Moss with the contemporary energy of urban fantasy. Volume 3 promises to deepen its cult following, cementing the series as one of the most daring works in Mad Cave’s library.
The Mushroom Knight Vol. 3 trade paperback hits shelves February 24, 2026. Preorders are available now through your local comic shop, bookstore, or directly from Mad Cave
