After a whirlwind weekend brimming with signings, meet and greets, and delightful surprise appearances, we find ourselves back home, finally taking a moment to recharge after our exhilarating second journey to San Diego Comic-Con!
This year, our return to SDCC was nothing short of spectacular as we arrived with our imprints Maverick and Papercutz in tow, accompanied by exciting partnership announcements for cherished classics such as Flash Gordon and Gatchaman.
From captivating panels to enchanting Smurfy surprises, our time in San Diego was a thrilling adventure from start to finish! Delve into our official recap below and relive the magic of this action-packed weekend!
Chris Fernandez, Mark London, David Pepose, and Mike Marts representing
Mad Cave Studios at San Diego Comic-Con 2023






We had plenty of Smurfy surprises in store for Saturday, with a panel celebrating the 65th anniversary of The Smurfs and a surprise appearance by Brainy Smurf! Plus, we had the chance to preview our highly-anticipated upcoming original graphic novel, Paper Planes, with award-winning author Jennie Wood.
For a full recap of Maverick’s events, check out the official Maverick recap here!
For a full recap of the day’s events, check out our Papercutz recap article here!
All in all, San Diego Comic-Con 2023 was one for the books, and we can’t wait to return to sunny San Diego next year!
The madness continues from September 8th through the 10th, when we make our next stop in Baltimore Comic-Con. Keep your eyes peeled, and make sure to follow our socials for updates on where we’re headed to next!
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