NYCC 2025

My favorite show of the year is upon us!

There’s something magical about New York Comic Con that never gets old.

Walking those crowded aisles, surrounded by 200,000+ people who share an unbridled passion for storytelling, reminds me exactly why we built Mad Cave Studios. Every conversation at our booth, every excited fan clutching a copy of Battlecats or Nottingham, every aspiring creator showing us their portfolio in Artist Alley - it all reinforces that we’re not just publishing comics, we’re building a community.

NYCC isn’t just a convention for us; it’s where we connect directly with the heartbeat of this industry. It’s where we meet the readers who make this all worthwhile, where we discover the next generation of talent that will shape Mad Cave Studios and its imprints’ (Mad Cave, Maverick, Papercutz, and Nakama Press) future, and where we’re reminded that independent publishing isn’t just surviving - it’s thriving. So, we’re excited to be returning to New York Comic Con this week. Join us at Booth #4455 from October 9-12 for a packed lineup of convention exclusives, creator signings, and panels!

We’ll have 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), 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, 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.

As a side-street bonus, Xero—the original graphic novel from debut writer Vaho with artist Felipe Flores—will make its mark with a limited wheat-paste poster run across Manhattan. The first to photograph each location and share it online will snag a free copy!

Mad Cave Studios Panel

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 MadCave 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

Signings at Booth #4455

Thursday, 10/9
1:00 PM – Justin Jordan & Patrick Piazzalunga (Gunpowder Prophets)
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) *GWP While Supplies Last*
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
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!)

We’re also joing 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.

Stop by Booth #4455throughout the weekend for the latest information on signings, panel times, and exclusive merchandise—with more exciting announcements to come, so be sure to follow us @MadCaveStudios on social media for real-time updates during the show!

Hope to see you there.

Stay tuned for updates