Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, and Papercutz, are set for an eventful Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) in Seattle, WA running February 29 – March 3! From exclusive signings to engaging panels, attendees can look forward to an unforgettable experience at Booth #20707.

Convention Exclusives

Mad Cave Studios Booth Signings

Friday, March 1:
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Joe Corallo, King Arthur
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM: Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Fate: The Winx Saga

Saturday, March 2:
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Tim Daniel & DB Andry, Morning Star
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Oliver Bly, The Mushroom Knight

Sunday, March 3:
2:00 PM: Gabriel Valentin & Dan Brozo – Dizzy Doom, Digital Lizards of Doom

Emerald City Comic Con Panels

Thursday, February 29:
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Keep Bans Off Our Books
Summit • Room 434

The topic of book banning has risen as more and more books are taken off the shelves, especially graphic novels. These creators are here to talk about graphic novels and literacy, what we can do about censorship in our communities, and most importantly, how to keep bans off our books!

Moderator: Mx. Maggie Block (They/Them)
Panelists: Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Fate: The Winx Saga

Friday, March 1, 2024:
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Navigating Youth: Maverick Creators Explore Coming of Age
Summit • Room 431

No matter what genre they’re in, coming of age tales always hit home. Join Maverick creators Joe Corallo (King Arthur and the Knights of Justice), Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (Fate: The Winx Saga), and Nicole Andelfinger (Of Her Own Design), as they discuss upcoming young adult graphic novels and how readers can find themselves in even the most fantastical worlds!

Moderator: Christina Harrington
Panelists: Joe Corallo, King Arthur and the Knights of Justice,  Nicole Andelfinger, Of Her Own Design, Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Fate: The Winx Saga—

Saturday, March 2, 2024:
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Parallel Realms: Mad Cave Creators Discuss SciFi & Fantasy
Summit • Room 431

Stories are everywhere! From the distant stars above, to the blades of grass in your backyard. Join Morning Star co-writers Tim Daniel and David “DB” Andry (Resonant, End After End, Denizen), along with The Mushroom Knight creator Oliver Bly, as they share their upcoming Mad Cave Studios series and celebrate SciFi and Fantasy altogether!

Moderator: Christina Harrington
Panelists: David “DB” Andry, Oliver Bly, Tim Daniel 

Sunday, March 3, 2024:
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Level Up with the DIGITAL LIZARDS OF DOOM!
Summit • Room 431

Join Papercutz and the maestros of the Digital Lizards of Doom universe as we explore its creative journey from concept to interactive characters, from its humble beginnings as doodles in notebooks to its transformation into a comic series. Along the way, DLOD’s focus shifted from outlandish concepts to developing engaging stories for a younger audience. The panel will delve into the process of embracing the necessary pivot while staying true to themselves as artists, and how listening to the universe guided the direction of DLOD. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the creative process, artistic growth, and join the journey of bringing DLOD to life in your own life!

Moderator: Spenser Nellis
Panelists: Dan Brozo, Gabriel Valentin, and Dizzy Doom Digital Lizards of Doom

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Spring Into New YA Graphic Novels of 2024
Summit • Room 434

Ready to hear about what’s new in the YA graphic novel world? Our creators are here to buzz about their new titles coming this Spring.

Potential Moderator: Brenna Shanks
Panelists: Joe Corallo, King Arthur and the Knights of Justice