THE LAST WARDENS PRODUCT LINE UNVEILED!
- Amit Tishler
- Jan 30
- 5 min read
At last! After years of development, production and hustle, THE LAST WARDENS product line has been fully revealed! I've launched multi-media products for major brands before, but this is the first time I get to do it for my own IP. I've you've been following Mindsplatter, my social media accounts, or comic-industry news in the last few years, you may already be familiar with the franchise...but just in case:
WHAT THE FUCK IS ...
The Last Wardens is a supernatural horror-thriller co-created by me, and my friend and frequent collaborator Elliot Sperl (Bob's Burgers, Axe Cop, etc). It tells the story of a Danielle Pryer, a small town girl who ends up joining a dysfunctional team of paranormal misfits tasked with protecting humanity from extinction. The premise is simple, the stories are straightforward, but the world we built around them is rich, and full of imagination. In the last few years we worked hard on turning this IP into a product-line, and in 2025, through hard work, and multiple publishing and licensing deals, we finally launched the first wave of THE LAST WARDENS products.
The guiding philosophy behind this entire line was that every single product in it must be independent of the others, and serve as a legitimate entry point into the franchise. A consumer doesn't need ANY prior knowledge about the Wardens to get into any of these amazing adaptation, BUT...if you were already a fan, migrating from one version to another is a highly rewarding experience. Now, let's introduce you to our entries!
PRODUCT #1: THE LAST WARDENS: THE DRIFTER (AUDIO DRAMA)
The audio drama is the freshest Wardens product, and it just made A SPLASH through this exclusive cast announcement from FANGORIA.
With a cast that includes the voices of Felecia Day (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, The Guild), Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Apex Legends), Shiva Negar (Seal Team, American Assassin), Mark Meer (Mass Effect, Dragon Age), Ginny Di (Critical Role), and Matthew Watterson (X Men 97, Doom Eternal), this adaptation of THE LAST WARDENS comic series is a truly remarkable achievement. Check out the audio trailer from Fangoria's YouTube channel in the vid below:
Launching on April 29th 2025, this exciting radio-play was written by me and Elliot, and produced by Encyclopocalypse Publications and Stickland Media. It'll be available on all major audio platforms like Spotify, Audible, etc, curtsey of AETHON BOOKS. It's an adaptation of The Wardens comics' first story arc, with a unique angle. The story is told through Danielle Pryer's (anjali Bhimani) perspective, in real-time. This approach changes the way the story's told, adding a ton of exclusive content to this adaptation and recontextualizing the original narrative in a variety of interesting ways. This creative choice makes about of 50% of this version completely original, which turns into an amazing experience for both fans of the comic, and newcomers alike.
You can read more about it in the links below:
Specs:
Format: Audio drama / Radio play Cast: Felecia Day, Anjali Bhimani, Shiva Negar, Mark Meer, Ginny Di, Matthew Waterson.
Available: Spotify, Audible, Apple, Google Play, Kobo, Scribd, Libro, etc.
Release date: April 29th, 2025. Publisher: Encyclopocalypse Publications Distributor: Aethon Books
We also have an insane, Puffer-Pipe fueled social media marketing campaign, that includes content provided to us by key members from our voice cast. You can get a little tease from it below:
PRODUCT #2: THE LAST WARDENS: THE DRIFTER (COMPANION BOOK)
Encyclopocalypse has also independently produced a paperback companion book to the audio drama, that includes:
The official script to the audio drama of THE LAST WARDENS: THE DRIFTER.
A foreword by creators Amit Tishler & Elliot Sperl.
Behind The Drift: The Official Guide to the World of The Last Wardens featuring hidden lore, pre-production materials, and more!
This beautiful piece gives fans a rare, behind the scenes look into our development process, and reveals the IP's history throughout its various iterations. It's a great case study for aspiring creators, and industry experts alike. You can order a copy through the links below:
Specs:
Format: Paperback
Available: eBook, Print-on-demand.
Pages: 342
Release date: April 29th, 2025. Publisher: Encyclopocalypse Publications
PRODUCT #3: THE LAST WARDENS GRAPHIC NOVEL / COMIC SERIES
Description: The adaptation kicked off the entire product line! Mad Cave Studios' THE LAST WARDENS comic series is now available in trade paperback, which includes issues 1-6 and some cool additional content. This series is flat-out GORGEOUS, and if you haven't read it yet...well, it's about damn time!
Format: Paperback / Digital
Available: In physical stores and online. Page Count: 144 Written by: Amit Tishler & Elliot Sperl Inks by: Rui Silveira Colors by: Francesco Segala Lettering:Frank Cvetkovic
Editor: James B. Emmett
Release date: March 12, 2025. Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Distributor: Simon & Schuster Buy THE LAST WARDENS vol. 1 in paperback TODAY from any of the options below:
PRODUCT #4: THE LAST WARDENS TABLETOP ROLEPLAYING GAME
Description: We were completely blown away by what Studio Far Horizon's brilliant team did with The Last Wardens IP in this project. This tabletop roleplaying game is authentic, filled with hidden lore, and stands as its own independent entry point into the wider world we built for The Last Wardens. In The Last Wardens Tabletop Roleplaying Game, it’s 1975 and you are one of the titular Last Wardens, a rogue Cell of unlikely heroes (and anti-heroes) who use chainsaws, explosives, and abilities that defy all known science to defend an unsuspecting world against the the chaotic mutations spawned by "the Great Drift". It’s a game of Retro Cosmic Grindhouse Horror, where bell-bottom jeans, tentacles, and an absurd amount of blood collide for a one-of-a-kind experience. Can you dig it?
This game’s already making some noise, so secure your copy today in the links below:
Format: Physical hardcover + digital PDF
Available: In physical stores and online. Page Count: 251 Game System: Year Zero Engine
Release date: March 12, 2025. Publisher: Studio Far Horizons Distributor: Mad Cave Studios
So...WHAT'S NEXT?!
Let us survive this entire launch first, jeeeeez! Ehem...so, yeah! We have plans on where we can take this franchise, and discussions about the next bloody Wardens adventure are already underway, but... we have multiple titles to juggle, and given how THIS cross media experiment went...we're pretty much obligated to use a similar strategy for our next releases, don't we? Given that I'm the de facto team lead, and our only dealmaker, I could use a cloning machine right now. Alas, I do not possess this technology yet, so I have to pace myself. There's a lot coming, and if you're interested in watching this journey unfold one step at a time, sign up to my monthly zine/newsletter MINDSPLATTER, where you can learn about what's happening in my little creative factory "on the go".
I'll be announcing more events, panels and signings soon, but in the meantime, support my work by buying any of the products listed above! Talk about them online, share with your friends, and follow me on social media to stay in the loop:
And if you want to look toward the near-future, sign up for Humanoids Publishing POST-MORTAL backer-kit page. They plan to announce a campaign very close to the book's release, and offer some amazing perks to early adopters. This book's gonna melt your hearts and blow your minds...don't say I didn't warn ya!
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