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Cadence Comic Art Lawsuit Settlement Revealed

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In August 2025, Becky Cloonan, David Marquez, Wesley Craig, Paolo Villanelli, Leila Leiz, Alessandro Cappuccio, Danai Christina Kilaidoni, Elena Casagrande, Valerio Schiti, Mahmud Anjum Asrar, Joelle Jones, Yildiray Cinar, Rafael Albuquerque, Tyler Crook, Jenny Frison, Pia Guerra, and Jill Thompson filed a lawsuit against Cadence Comic Art and Paolo Belfiore over what the claim of “egregious misconduct.” In early December, attorneys asked for an adjournment until mid-January 2026 as the parties were meeting in an attempt to settle the lawsuit without the need for a trial and in January an agreement was reached. As long as the agreement was followed, no trial would follow.

Now, in a new court filing, we know the details of that settlement:

  • Defendants agree to provide the sum of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand U.S. Dollars ($550,000.00).
  • Payment of the Settlement Consideration shall be in equal monthly payments of Three Hundred and Fifty U.S. Dollars ($350.00) due on the first of each calendar month, in perpetuity, until the entire Settlement Consideration is paid in full. Larger payments may be made, and any amount shall be credited accordingly.
  • As long as the payments are made, there’ll be no interest but if a payment is failed to be made, the Settlement Consideration shall accrue an interest rate of 9% per annum, calculated retroactively from January 1, 2024 until the outstanding amount is paid in full.
  • There’ll be no further expenses for the Defendents as long as they make timely payments.
  • There are no admissions of any kind by the Plaintiffs or Defendents.
  • There’s a Non-Disparagement clause.

You can check out all of the official documents with more details of the settlement below:

Breaking: Cadence Comic Art Lawsuit Has Been Settled and asks for Dismissal

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In August 2025, Becky Cloonan, David Marquez, Wesley Craig, Paolo Villanelli, Leila Leiz, Alessandro Cappuccio, Danai Christina Kilaidoni, Elena Casagrande, Valerio Schiti, Mahmud Anjum Asrar, Joelle Jones, Yildiray Cinar, Rafael Albuquerque, Tyler Crook, Jenny Frison, Pia Guerra, and Jill Thompson filed a lawsuit against Cadence Comic Art and Paolo Belfiore over what they claim is “egregious misconduct.”

In early December, attorneys asked for an adjournment until mid-January 2026 as the parties were meeting in an attempt to settle the lawsuit without the need for a trial. That hearing was supposed to take place tomorrow, January 14.

Now, the court has been informed that the parties have come to an agreement and settled and have asked for the case to be dismissed with the ability to reopen the case if the settlement falls apart. The plaintiffs have until February 12, 2026 to reopen the case as per the proposed order filed with the court.

Updated: Cadence Comic Art Court Case asked for Adjournment Until January 2026

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In November, the lawyer for the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Cadence Comic Art and Paolo Belfiore asked the court for an extension of time and adjournment. With a hearing set for December 9, the lawyer has again asked for an adjournment until mid-January 2026.

In August 2025, Becky Cloonan, David Marquez, Wesley Craig, Paolo Villanelli, Leila Leiz, Alessandro Cappuccio, Danai Christina Kilaidoni, Elena Casagrande, Valerio Schiti, Mahmud Anjum Asrar, Joelle Jones, Yildiray Cinar, Rafael Albuquerque, Tyler Crook, Jenny Frison, Pia Guerra, and Jill Thompson filed a lawsuit against Cadence Comic Art and Belfiore over what they claim is “egregious misconduct.”

The parties involved have been meeting in an attempt to settle the lawsuit without the need for a trial.

The Parties are still in the process of discussing a potential settlement and have commenced informal exchange of information to facilitate the same. Progress was made but additional time is required to complete this exchange of information and work out settlement terms.

Update: The request has been granted with the pretrial conference now set for January 14, 2026 at 11am.

Extension of Time and Adjournment Requested in Cadence Comic Art Case as Settlement Discussions Continue

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In August, 17 artists filed a lawsuit against Cadence Comic Art and Paolo Belfiore over “egregious misconduct.” They’re accused of defrauding the plaintiffs out of money. The plaintiffs include Becky Cloonan, David Marquez, Wesley Craig, Paolo Villanelli, Leila Leiz, Alessandro Cappuccio, Danai Christina Kilaidoni, Elena Casagrande, Valerio Schiti, Mahmud Anjum Asrar, Joelle Jones, Yildiray Cinar, Rafael Albuquerque, Tyler Crook, Jenny Frison, Pia Guerra, and Jill Thompson.

While the case is still in the early stages, a letter was sent to the judge presiding over the case, Hon. Jennifer L. Rochon, asking for an extension of time and adjournment.

The parties involved have been meeting to discuss a potential settlement and progress was made. The “Parties have agreed to an informal exchange of information and discussed potential settlement structures. Additional time is required to complete this exchange of information and work on settlement terms. “

The parties were required by the court to submit an order of a plan for the case, things like the timeline proposed, by November 14. The lawyer for the plaintiffs have asked that be extended to December 8. An Initial Pre-Trial Conference was scheduled for November 18 and that is being asked to now take place December 9, 10, 11, or 12.

17 Artists File a Lawsuit against Cadence Comic Art and Paolo Belfiore

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2025 might go down as the year for comic related lawsuits. A lawsuit on behalf of 17 artists was initially filed on August 7 in the Southern District of New York against Cadence Comic Art and Paolo Belfiore.

The lawsuit is over “egregious misconduct” by Cadence Comic Art and Belfiore accusing them of defrauding the plaintiffs out of money. Cadence Comic Art is/was a popular site to purchase original comic art. In full disclosure, I’ve purchased comic art from the site, an original piece by Jenny Frison, one of the plaintiffs, about twelve years ago, and some of the complaints sound similar to that purchasing experience.

The plaintiffs include Becky Cloonan, David Marquez, Wesley Craig, Paolo Villanelli, Leila Leiz, Alessandro Cappuccio, Danai Christina Kilaidoni, Elena Casagrande, Valerio Schiti, Mahmud Anjum Asrar, Joelle Jones, Yildiray Cinar, Rafael Albuquerque, Tyler Crook, Jenny Frison, Pia Guerra, and Jill Thompson, and they are being represented by Adwar Ivko.

The 15 page complaint accuses Cadence Comic Art with Belfiore of breaching their fiduciary duties by not providing accurate and regular account statements, commingling funds, and neglecting to safeguard their work from loss, damage or theft. They claim financial harm and that the actions violate ACAL. N.Y. Arts & Cultural Affairs law (ACAL) is that when an artist consigns a work of art to a merchant, proceeds from the sale are considered property held in a statutory trust which prevents it from becoming property of the art merchant’s creditors.

The initial filing states the amount in dispute is over $473,000 and that the defendants collected over $236,253 in commissions for their services with this going back to 2008. There was also “secret sales and secret transfers” which were failed to be reported. In addition, unsold consigned artwork and inventory records weren’t returned.

Further accusations include holding over 49 pieces of art which had not been sold and refusing to return the items even after being sent a formal demand from the artist’s lawyer that also included a cease and desist from further representing the artists. A demand was sent to the defendant on September 10, 2024 and they never responded with a follow up on November 8, 2024 with no response.

They are asking the court to take action to return the art, get an accounting of all sales, transfers, or other disposition of the art, and for damages in excess of $473,000.

After some initial filing issues by the attorney for the artists, things are getting rolling with a summons issued to Belfiore and Cadence Comic Art on August 13, 2025.

Cloonan v. Cadence Comic Art Inc is being overseen by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. A pre-trial conference is currently set for November 18.

Preview: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen

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Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen

adapted by: Liz Marsham
art by: Alessio Petillo and Ismael Canales
cover by: Jill Thompson
FC | 192 pages | Adventure/Romance | $15.99/$22.99 | Teen

Jack and Sally Skellington seem like the perfect couple — but all is not well in Halloween Town!

After escaping from Dr. Finkelstein and marrying her true love, Jack, Sally has become the realm’s official Pumpkin Queen. But as much as she adores her skeletal husband, the spotlight of popular attention and the weight of her many new royal obligations have left Sally wondering if she might have actually just traded one form of captivity for another. To make matters worse, when Sally and Zero discover a hidden doorway leading to the previously unknown Dream Town, the resulting cascade of calamities threatens not only her new position as Pumpkin Queen, but also the very foundations of her world!

To save her beloved home, Sally will have to summon all the strength she has within her seams — or else the future could become a nightmare without Halloween!

Featuring the timeless characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, this all-new graphic novel is adapted by acclaimed author LIZ MARSHAM (Disney Princess: Ariel and the Sea Wolf) and illustrated by ALESSIO PETILLO and ISMAEL CANALES, and features hauntingly beautiful cover art by comics legend JILL THOMPSON!

Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen

Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s Helen of Wyndhorn gets a Deluxe Edition in February 2026

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From the same Eisner Award-winning and bestselling creative team behind Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, source of the upcoming film from DC Studios, comes Helen of Wyndhorn, an acclaimed gothic sword and sorcery epic. Writer Tom King, artist Bilquis Evely, colorist Matheus Lopes, and letterer Clayton Cowles present a story that is full of mystery, betrayal, and self discovery. Following its seven Eisner Award nominations in 2025, including Best Limited Series, Best Writer, Best Penciller and Inker, Best Coloring, Best Lettering, and Best Cover Artist (x2), Dark Horse Books can announce the Helen of Wyndhorn Deluxe Edition, a collection suited to the splendor of this series. The Deluxe Edition is an oversized, deluxe hardcover edition featuring a beautiful slipcase and bonus materials.

Helen of Wyndhorn Deluxe Edition collects the hit series Helen of Wyndhorn issues #1-6 in a hardcover volume housed in a slipcase and includes a ribbon bookmark. This edition features a sketchbook section and bonus art by greats including Walt Simonson, Greg Smallwood, Clay Mann, Elsa Charretier, Tula Lotay, Massimo Carnivale, Fabio Moon, and Jill Thompson.

Following the tragic death of her late father, C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan, Helen Cole is called back to her grandfather’s enormous and illustrious estate: Wyndhorn House.

Scarred by Cole’s untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival. However, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the expansive manor’s myriad rooms and hallways. Outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father’s stories.

The chaos of Wyndhorn House beckons you in Helen of Wyndhorn Deluxe Edition when the 152-page (8×12.1875”) hardcover arrives in bookstores on February 24, 2026 and comic shops on February 25, 2026, for $59.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local comic shop or bookstore.

The World of The Nightmare Before Christmas Comes to Graphic Novels

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This summer a new nightmare comes to Halloween Town! The iconic film Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas makes its way to comics once more with an all-new graphic novel. Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen hits shelves this June.

Based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Shea Ernshaw, the graphic novel of Long Live the Pumpkin Queen will offer a unique visual experience and translation of its already beloved story for fans. Acclaimed author Liz Marsham handles the adaptation, distilling a novel into an exciting and haunting graphic narrative. She’s a fan-favorite veteran of Disney’s library of stories and worlds, working on projects like Disney Princess: Ariel and the Sea Wolf. She’s joined by the artistic duo of Alessio Petillo and Ismael Canales, masterfully bringing the timeless characters of the film and novel to the comic page. Last but certainly not least, comics legend Jill Thompson illustrates the hauntingly beautiful cover.

Jack and Sally seem like the perfect couple — but all is not well in their colorful home of Halloween Town! As the graphic novel starts, after escaping the domineering clutches of Dr. Finkelstein and marrying Jack, her true love, Sally is officially the Pumpkin Queen of the realm. As much as she loves her skeletal husband and closest friends, the imposing public spotlight and weight of her newfound royal responsibilities feel like a new form of captivity.

Everything begins to unravel and spool out of control when Sally and trusty ghost dog Zero discover a hidden doorway leading to the previously unknown Dream Town. As worlds collide, the resulting cascade of calamities risk jeopardizing her new position as the Pumpkin Queen, and the very foundations of her world!
To save her beloved home, and find her place and comfort within it, Sally will have to summon all the strength within her seams — with Zero to help — or else the future could become a nightmare without Halloween!

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen The Graphic Novel features spooky and endearing visuals, exciting new characters, and a pivotal tale for Sally, the heartfelt character in the franchise.

Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming Celebrate 25 years of Powers with a New Monthly Series

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Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Avon Oeming, and Dark Horse Comics celebrate the 25th anniversary of Powers, one of the longest-running independent comics, with an all-new series, Powers 25! Starting in September 2025, the Eisner Award-winning cops and capes epic returns like you’ve never seen it before with both new and familiar characters, perfect for new readers and for those already acquainted with the saga. The 12-issue ongoing series is written by Bendis, illustrated by Oeming, colored by Nick Filardi, and lettered by Joshua Reed.

Each issue of the series will also feature brand new art by Dark Horse all-star creators such as Mike Mignola, Stan Sakai, David Mack, Scott Hepburn, Eric Powell, Jill Thompson, and more to be revealed at a later date. The first issue will include cover art by Oeming, Mignola, Mack, and David Marquez.

In a world where superheroes soar through the sky, follow detectives and crime fighters on the dirty city streets below. Assigned to the powers special cases, they face the worst their city has to offer.

This new tale is a fun, dangerous, adult look at a world of heroes through the eyes of special homicide officer Detective Kutter and her brand-new partner, and the first power to ever make the powers division, Moebius Moon. Under the watchful eyes of legendary Captains Deena Pilgrim and Enki Sunrise, the new detectives run through a minefield of all-new dangers. A new unsolvable powers murder has Kutter and Moon questioning EVERYTHING about the world and their place in it.

Powers 25 #1 (of 12) releases in stores on September 10, 2025. It is now available to preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.

Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s superhero series returns stranger than ever in The Umbrella Academy: Plan B

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Gerard Way, Gabriel Bá, and Dark Horse Comics present the next harrowing story in the Umbrella Academy comic series, The Umbrella Academy: Plan B! This brand-new Umbrella Academy tale picks up directly after the events of Hotel Oblivion and is co-written by Way and Bá, illustrated by Bá, colored by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Nate Piekos. Issue #1 will feature six variant covers illustrated by a star-studded group of artists including Fabio Moon, Claire Roe, Mike del Mundo, Duncan Fegredo, David Aja, and Jill Thompson. The action-packed story of ambition, futility, and violence begins June 2025.

After the mass release of The City’s greatest foes and the chaos that followed in Hotel Oblivion, the Umbrella Academy faces their most fearsome challenge to date–their other brothers and sisters.

Known only as The Sparrows, they share a different connection to Sir Reginald Hargreeves and Mom. No one knows how to hurt each other more than family, and this powerful, ruthless brood will spare no brutality in favor of their sole objective—control and the obedient glare that comes with it.

Meet the rest of the family on June 11, 2025 when The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #1 (of 6) arrives in comic shops. It is now for preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.

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