In light of our 10th Anniversary celebration, we’re thrilled to mark a decade of creativity and community at San Diego Comic Con 2024!
Join Mad Cave, Maverick, and Papercutz in celebrating this monumental milestone with an unforgettable lineup of panels, signings, exclusive variants, and special events showcasing our talented creators, beloved characters, and special guests and exciting unexpected surprises at Booth #2806!
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We’re pleased to welcome Sam J. Jones, the iconic actor known for his legendary role as Flash Gordon in the 1980 cult classic film. With his charismatic presence and heroic portrayal, Jones became a beloved figure in science fiction and fantasy. His participation at San Diego Comic Con is a highlight for fans old and new. Jones will be joining Mad Cave Studios at SDCC to celebrate the launch of their exciting new series featuring Flash Gordon and Defenders of the Earth. This collaboration brings together classic characters and dynamic storytelling, promising to captivate audiences once again.
We are also thrilled to announce the special guest appearance of renowned Japanese voice actor Katsuji Mori. A revered figure in the anime world, Mori is best known for his iconic roles as Ken Washio / G-1 in “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” and many others including but not limited to Dragon Ball, Hunter × Hunter, and One Piece. With a career spanning decades, Mori’s distinctive voice has brought to life some of the most beloved characters in anime history. Katsuji Mori joins Mad Cave Studios in celebration of our upcoming new Gatchaman series, bringing his legendary voice talents to a new generation of fans.
Plus, in addition to our panel, Mad Cave’s Top-Secret Industry Shaking Comics Secret, Revealed!, we’ll be hosting a top-secret guest at our booth throughout the weekend for signings and a meet & greet! You can check out the schedule below!
SDCC SCHEDULE
CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE VARIANTS
This year, we’re pleased to announce a limited print run of nine convention-exclusive variant covers! Click through the carousel below to get a sneak peek at what’s in store!
![Flash Gordon #1 - Convention Exclusive Variant
Cover Artist: Ian Churchill](https://madcavestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1-Flash-Gordon-1-SDCC-2024-768x960.jpg)
![Dick Tracy #1 - #1 - Convention Exclusive Variant
Cover Artist: Francesco Francavilla](https://madcavestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2-Dick-Tracy-1-SDCC-2024-768x960.jpg)
![Gatchaman #1 - Convention Exclusive Variant
Cover Artist: Michael Cho](https://madcavestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3-Gatchaman-1-SDCC-2024-768x960.jpg)
![Gatchaman #1 - Convention Exclusive Variant
Cover Artist: Escorza Bros.](https://madcavestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/4-Gatchaman-1-SDCC-2024-768x960.jpg)
![The Last Wardens #1 - Convention Exclusive Variant
Cover Artist: Victor Ibanez](https://madcavestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/5-The-Last-Wardesn-1-SDCC-2024-768x960.jpg)
![Sanction #1 - Convention Exclusive Variant
Cover Artist: Antonio Fuso](https://madcavestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6-Sanction-SDCC-2024-768x960.jpg)
Cover Artist: Antonio Fuso
![Soul Taker #1 - Convention Exclusive Variant
Cover Artist: Todor Hristov](https://madcavestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7-Soul-Taker-SDCC-2024-768x960.jpg)
![When The Blood Has Dried #1 - Convention Exclusive Variant
Cover Artist: Meredith McClaren](https://madcavestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8-When-the-Blood-SDCC-2024-768x960.jpg)
![Galaxy of Madness #1 - Convention Exclusive Variant
Cover Artist: Michael Avon Oeming](https://madcavestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/9-Galaxy-of-Madness-SDCC-2024-768x960.jpg)
MAD CAVE STUDIOS PANELS
Friday July 26th
Creating Captivating Characters
Graphic novel authors share their process in creating their middle-grade and YA protagonists and characters, from idea to sketch to final form!
10:00AM – 10:50AM
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
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Action Packed and Adventurous
Graphic novel authors discuss their novels and how children and middle-grade action-packed adventures explore beyond the page to what we envision for our world and ourselves.
11:00AM – 11:50AM
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
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Keep Bans Off Our Books!
The topic of book banning has risen as more and more books are taken off the shelves, especially graphic novels. These creators speak about K-12 graphic novels and literacy, what we can do about censorship in our communities, and most importantly, how to keep bans off our books!
12:00PM – 12:50PM
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
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Saturday July 27th
Mad Cave’s Industry-Shaking Comics Secret Revealed!
The biggest creators in comics are joining forces with Mad Cave, and taking comics worldwide! Mad Cave’s most explosive secret will be a secret no more, an on-stage reveal literally centuries in the making. Great stories and characters made expressly for fans everywhere. If you want stories that feel like they were established in your very own imagination, you won’t want to miss this. Also: Absolutely mandatory attendance for journalists, bloggers, and podcasters!
1:30PM – 2:30PM
Room: 29CD
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We’d like to extend an extra congratulations to Oliver Bly, writer and artist of The Mushroom Knight, who has been nominated for the 2024 for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award. The Manning Award has been given out annually at Comic-Con since 1982. It is presented to a comics artist who, early in his or her career, shows a superior knowledge and ability in the art of creating comics. The winner will be announced at this year’s Eisner Awards in a gala awards ceremony on Friday, July 26.
Get the latest news on Mad Cave Studios on social media, or visit madcavestudios.com to check out the full lineup of licenses, new releases, and even more celebrated titles!
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