THE TEAM

Laura has been the voice of reason since the beginning. Without her support, Mad Cave wouldn’t be where it is today.

Everything he does at Mad Cave is the result of a commitment he made to his amazing wife to pursue his passion and follow his dreams. Always read the best comics first.

Mark Irwin, a graduate of the Joe Kubert School, is now the President of Mad Cave Studios. A true comic book rock and roller, Mark has written and/or edited books about The Beatles, David Bowie, Rush, Motorhead, and more.

Chris Fernandez is the Publisher at Mad Cave and has also edited titles including Stargazer, Dry Foot, Nottingham, and Battlecats. Outside of comics, he likes to spend his time playing soccer, reading up on current interests, and exercising with his partner and two brindle pups; Zuko and Han.

Mike Marts is a seasoned industry insider with over 30 years experience in the comic book and entertainment business.

With over 25 years of experience managing various companies, Cecilia has brought her experience over to help keep Mad Cave on track.

With a passion for storytelling and building hyper-engaged communities, Allison Pond has led the branding and marketing for Mad Cave Studios and its imprints, Maverick and Papercutz, since 2020.

A comic book industry veteran of 23 years, Keith Davidsen has rolled up his sleeves and gotten to work in virtually every aspect of the business — marketing, sales, editorial, design, events planning, journalism, inventory management, and more. Previously at IDW Publishing, Dynamite Entertainment, and Avatar Press, and Diamond Comic Distributors, Keith is a familiar and friendly face to creators, journalists, and retailers.

Kurt Nelson brings Mad Cave 25 years of experience in selling comics, games and collectibles to the mass market, specialty and hobby channels.

Six years ago her passion for films, novels, comics and music brought her to the Cave.

Chas! Pangburn is an award-winning editor, writer, and letterer. He’s been fortunate to collaborate with publishers across the industry, but he found a forever home in Mad Cave. In his free time, an angry corgi bosses him around for long walks throughout Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lauren Hitzhusen has a Masters in publishing and has been in love with comics since high school and the world of comics for much, much longer. A fan of cats, coffee, D&D, and the Latin language, she is thrilled to be part of the Mad Cave Studios team as the senior editor of Maverick. Previous editing/writing credits include Valiant Entertainment, ScreenRant, Houstonia, CultureFly, and Sunday Riley.

James Emmett has worked in the comic book industry for well over a decade. He has edited work for Marvel Entertainment, Image Comics, 451 Media, Mezco Toyz, and more! His free time is spent debating with friends about Drag Race or an old episode of Buffy, reading, listening to podcasts, and failing to stay up to date on new TV shows.

Stephanie Brooks has a Master’s in English and has been “editing” graphic novels since middle school, when she read and reviewed her classmates’ hand drawn comics. She has edited at NBM Pub, Papercutz and now Mad Cave Studios. In her free time, she reads and knits.

Marla has worked in the comics publishing industry for several years, most recently at TKO Studios and Image Comics. They have freelanced as an editor and writer for over a decade. When they’re not reading comics, you can find Marla harassing her cats, running long distances (I know, it’s gross), watching bad movies with her friends, and spending too much money at the delicious restaurants in her current city of Portland, OR.

Adam Wallenta has worked in the comic book industry and in children’s publishing for almost 30 years as an artist, author, editor and publisher. He is the co-creator of the Ringo Award-winning Punk Taco graphic novel series with his son, and the official Public Enemy comic book series with Chuck D, among many others. Adam is also a professional educator and loves making music and gardening.

Christina Harrington is a writer and editor living in the Hudson Valley of New York with her husband, their dog, Rocket, and too many comic books. She received her M.F.A. in writing from Sarah Lawrence College, and has almost ten years of experience working in the industry, first in the X-Men editorial group at Marvel Comics, before moving on to AfterShock Comics, as managing editor. In her free time, Christina can be found hiking the Shawangunk Mountains, tasting local craft beer, and trying to get her dog to stop barking.

Creative marketing specialist with a passion for creating genuine, human experiences in digital spaces. Loves exploring new places, watching anime, and taking long walks to cute coffee shops.

At the office, Frank wears many hats and helps out in different ways including outreach and research. When not working, he’s either reading comics, or studying for a Marketing degree. He’s thrilled to be at Mad Cave, pursuing his childhood dream of working in the comic industry.

Spenser Nellis is a lifelong comic book fan and is happy to give back to the medium he loves as the Marketing Coordinator at Papercutz Graphic Novels, where he helps introduce the next generation of readers to their next favorite comic.

James Faccinto is the founder and principal of Full Complement Communications. He has worked in literary publicity for over six years. He is located in Los Angeles, where he spends as much time outside as possible.

Graphic designer, comicbook letterer and illustrator. Specialized in editorial design for comics books and novels.

Being part of the Mad cave group is a great learning opportunity, every day you learn something new about comics, this is really fascinating for the growth of my career as a designer.

David Reyes is a Bogotá graphic designer passionate about branding, lettering and vector illustration, Happy to be in Mad Cave Studio a group of people committed and passionate about the world of comics.

Adriana loves to learn about the comics world, but it was her passion for movies, books and storytelling that brought her to the Mad Cave Team.

I’m Nicolas Zea, audiovisual creator, VFX and motion designer, delighted to work with Mad Cave Studios and its great team passionate about comics.

Geoffrey Lapid is a publishing professional with over 10 years of experience working with comic books, graphic novels, and children’s picture books. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

As a lifelong fan of all things comic book and nerd, working in an environment like the one here at Mad Cave is nothing less than a dream come true.

Stephanie Hidalgo has a degree in forensic science, is a lifelong comic enthusiast, Spider-mans biggest fan, and cat lover. She works in the Miami studio and is happy to be part of the Mad Cave family.