SDCC 2025: MAD CAVE STUDIOS

Mad Cave Studios is racing into San Diego Comic-Con International 2025 with huge plans to crank up the volume to eleven! We’re talking limited-edition variant covers, fan-favorite signings, a slate of panels across their imprints, and an official presence at this year’s CBLDF Welcome Party on Thursday night!

Whether you're a Speed Racer superfan, a Maverick loyalist, a Papercutz reader, a fan of the latest imprint, Nakama Press, or just around to celebrate the comics community, Mad Cave has something for everyone at Booth #2806. The team is looking to connect with fans throughout the convention, and collectors won’t want to miss two SDCC-exclusive variant covers: Endless Night #1 featuring art by Patricia Martin and Speed Racer #1 with a cover by Michael Cho.

This year, Mad Cave—alongside Oni Press, The Nacelle Company, and more—will co-sponsor the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) Welcome Party, at The Westgate Hotel on Thursday, July 24th at 8 PM, where Speed Racer takes the spotlight with sneak peeks, giveaways, and surprises all night long! 

“Mad Cave is honored to support the CBLDF and its mission to protect the rights of creators, retailers, and readers,” said Allison Pond, VP of Marketing. “We can’t wait to celebrate alongside our fellow comics fans—and we’re bringing plenty of Speed Racer energy to the party!”

Fresh off being awarded the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award by Comic-Con International, Mad Cave shows no signs of slowing down, leaning further into their commitment to uplifting creators, communities, and independent storytelling.

SDCC 2025 PANELS Featuring Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, Nakama Press & Papercutz

FRIDAY, JULY 25
Make 'Em Laugh: Using Jokes, Puns, and Goofy Ideas to Hook Reluctant Readers
12:00–1:00 PM | Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
A hilarious conversation featuring Grumpy Monkey School Stinks!, Transformers: Worst Bot Ever, and more.

SATURDAY, JULY 26
Manga Without Borders: The Global Evolution
1:30–2:30 PM | Room 29CD
Explore manga’s worldwide rise with Nakama Press creator Mario B. Long, Fawn Lau VIZ Media, Morgan Perry Square Enix, Josh Sippie Harper Collins and more. Moderated by Mad Cave’s Allison Pond.

A Flash of Creativity: Draw With the Flash Gordon Adventures Artists!
3:00–4:00 PM | Room 11
A family-friendly workshop with Art Baltazar, Franco, and John Patrick Green celebrating Flash Gordon Adventures Vol. 2

Hispanic Creators and Artists Discuss the Comic Book Industry
4:00–5:00 PM | Room 9
Mad Cave CEO Mark London joins Jorge R. Gutierrez, Alex Sinclair, and others to discuss their careers and the evolving industry.

SUNDAY, JULY 27
Papercutz: A Phineas & Ferb Drawing Workshop with John Green
10:00–11:00 AM | Room 11
A lively all-ages workshop with artist John Green and voice actors Vincent Martella (Phineas) and David Errigo Jr. (Ferb).

Signings at Booth #2806 

From Speed Racer to Phineas and Ferb, meet the minds behind Mad Cave Studios' most exciting stories:

THURSDAY, JULY 24
10:00 AM – Amit Tishler & Elliot Sperl (The Last Wardens)
11:00 AM – Steven DeKnight (Beneath)
12:00 PM – Liniers (Ghost of Wreckers Cove)
1:00 PM – Joe Harris (Past Time)
2:00 PM – Chris Condon (Far Down Below)
3:00 PM – Phillip Sevy (Don’t Forget Your Briefcase)
3:30 PM – Cristina Vee (Miraculous Chibi)

FRIDAY, JULY 25
11:00 AM – Sean Von Gorman, Joey Esposito, Megan Huang (LA Strong) 
12:00 PM – Jeremy Adams & Lee Loughridge (Flash Gordon)
1:00 PM – David Pepose & Mark Russell (Speed Racer)
2:00 PM – Zack Kaplan (Dark Empty Void)
3:00 PM – Oliver Bly (The Mushroom Knight)
4:00 PM – Ryan Alexander-Tanner & Mark Russell (The Vanishing Point)

SATURDAY, JULY 26
10:00 AM – Jim Calafiore & Dan Didio (Defenders of the Earth)
11:00 AM – Mark Sable, Dan DiDio, Amit Tishler (LA Strong)
12:00 PM – Group Signing w/ David Pepose, Michael Cho, & Mark London (Speed Racer)
1:00 PM – Jimmy Palmiotti (Pop Kill)
2:00 PM – Pierre-Alexandre Comtois (Sunder)
3:00 PM – Mario B. Long (God Tier)
4:00 PM – Rubine (Look Into My Eyes)
5:00 PM – Art Baltazar, John Patrick Green, & Franco (Flash Gordon Adventures)
6:00 PM – Mark London, David Baron (Endless Night)

SUNDAY, JULY 27
9:30 AM – David Pepose (Ten-Ton Titan Terrier)
12:30 PM – Jok (The Body Trade)
2:00 PM – Phineas and Ferb Cast Signing
4:30 PM – Gabriel Valentin (Digital Lizards of Doom)
5:00 PM – Jamie Noguchi (School For Extraterrestrial Girls)

For signings, panels, and the ultimate exclusives, Mad Cave Studios is your SDCC home base.

Swing by Booth #2806, catch your favorite creators and take home something you won’t find anywhere else.

Get the latest news on Mad Cave Studios on social media, or visit www.madcavestudios.com to check out the full lineup of new releases, licenses, and celebrated creator-owned titles!