A Bite of the Big Apple: Mad Cave Studios at New York Comic Con 2025!

Exclusives, Signings, Swag, and Street-Level Surprises Light Up New York Comic Con!

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

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
11:00 AM – Carrie Harris, Ryan Jampole, Lex Hobson (Miraculous Chibi)
12:00 PM – Agnes Garbowska (101 Dalmatians)
1:00 PM – Mark London & David Pepose (Speed Racer: Tales from the Road)
2:00 PM – Frank Tieri & Joe Quesada (Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice?)
3:00 PM – Toril Orlesky (Hotblood!)
4:00 PM – Jeremy Whitley (Navigating With You)
5:00 PM – Maverick Showcase: Joe Corallo, Linden Cahill, Matthew Dow Smith, Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Joe Eisma (King Arthur & The Knights of Justice, October Girl, Fate: The Winx Saga, Student Government)

Sunday, 10/12
11:00 AM – David Perry (Aw, Nuts!) David Pepose (Ten-Ton Titan Terrier)
12:00 PM – Kat Calamia & Phil Falco (The Loud House)
1:00 PM – Gabriel Valentin (Digital Lizards of Doom & The Sword in the Stone)
2:30 PM – Drawing & Signing: John Patrick Green (Phineas & Ferb) (TBD)
3:00 PM – Art Baltazar, Mike Cavallaro, John Patrick Green (TBD), Franco, Adam Wallenta (Flash Gordon Adventures!)

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

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
Moderator: Maya Lopez

Additionally, creator Gabriel Valentin joins the Children’s Book Council for the panel “Growing Up with Graphic Novels, taking place Friday, October 10, from 1:30–2:15 PM ET on the Javits – Hall 1E Community Stage. Immediately afterward, Gabriel will meet fans and sign copies of his work at 2:45 PM in Hall 1A, tables 44, 46, and 47, offering a personal connection beyond the main Mad Cave Studios booth.

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!

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