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SEPT. 30, (PORTLAND, OR) — Mad Cave Studios returns to New York Comic Con 2025, running October 9-12 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, with a packed lineup of convention exclusives, creator signings, and panels—alongside fresh programming and surprises from its Maverick, Papercutz, and Nakama Press imprints, too!
Fans visiting Booth #4455 can grab limited giveaways and convention-only merch all weekend, including debut limited-edition T-shirts featuring Speed Racer and The Phantom, plus exclusive variant covers: Racer X #1 (Rahzzah), Speed Racer #1 (from the Tatsunoko archives), Speed Racer: Tales from the Road#1 (Joe Quesada),The Phantom #1 (Marco Santuri), and Terrorbytes #1 (Kelly McMahon). Receive a Phantom “Mark of the Skull Ring” pin with the purchase of The Phantom convention exclusive, and a Speed Racer bandana with the purchase of the Speed Racer convention exclusive, and free limited Dick Tracy Halloween Special tote bags, while supplies last. Papercutz adds extra treats with a free Miraculous Chibi notebook with any $15 Miraculous Chibi purchase and a free Smurfs bag clip with any Smurfs Archives volume, while supplies last. Throughout the weekend, Mad Cave will also spotlight new, exciting titles and creator signings.
As a side-street bonus, Xero—the original graphic novel from debut writer Vaho with artist Felipe Flores, on sale October 7—will make its mark with a limited wheat-paste poster run across Manhattan. The first fan to photograph each location and share it online will snag a free copy, a quick hit of street-level energy that matches the comic’s vibe while keeping the spotlight on Mad Cave’s full lineup.
| Signings at Booth #4455 |
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Thursday, 10/9 1:00 PM – Justin Jordan & Patrick Piazzalunga (Gunpowder Prophets) 3:00 PM – Mike Cavallaro, Maria Scrivan, Bill Walko (Flash Gordon Adventures!) 4:00 PM – David Pepose, Chris Batista, Mark Russell, Mark London (Speed Racer) 5:00 PM – Brian Buccellato (Eat Your Young) Friday, 10/10 11:00 AM – Brent Schoonover, Alex Segura (Dick Tracy) 1:00 PM – David Pepose, Chris Batista, Mark Russell (Speed Racer) 2:00 PM – Toril Orlesky (Hotblood!) 3:00 PM – Chris Batista, Kath Lobo, Steve Orlando, Tommy Lee Edwards (Gatchaman) 4:00 PM – Vaho & Felipe Flores (Xero) Saturday, 10/11 Sunday, 10/12 Mad Cave will also join forces with Comixology for a pair of spotlight signings at the Comixology Booth #4454, featuring Justin Jordan (Breaklands, Gunpowder Prophets) appearing Thursday, October 9, from 2-3 PM, followed by Mark Sable (Boxed) on Saturday, October 11, from 2-3 PM. |
| Mad Cave Studios Panels |
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Go, Speed Racer, Go!: The Return of an Icon Thursday, 10/9 – 2:30 PM–3:30 PM North – Room 406.2 Start your engines and buckle up for a high-octane deep dive into the legendary world of Speed Racer! Join the creative team behind the brand-new Speed Racer comic series from Mad Cave Studios as they discuss reimagining one of the most iconic anime and manga properties of all time for a whole new generation of fans. Panelists: Chris Batista, David Pepose, Mark London, Mark Russell |
Stop by Booth #4455 throughout the weekend for the latest information on signings, panel times, and exclusive merchandise—with more exciting announcements to come, so be sure to follow @MadCaveStudios on social media for real-time updates during the show.
Get the latest news on Mad Cave Studios, or visit www.madcavestudios.com to check out the full lineup of new releases, licenses, and celebrated creator-owned titles!