Thank you for supporting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund in the fight to protect the comic arts! We look forward to seeing you at tonight’s annual CBLDF Comic-Con Welcome Party and Silent Auction, co-sponsored by Oni Press, The Nacelle Company, and Mad Cave Studios, with GlobalComix, Kickstarter, and Raremarq!
Location: Westgate Hotel terrace, 1055 Second Ave, San Diego
Date and time: Thursday, July 24, 8pm-12am
More information here!
ABOUT ONI PRESS
Founded in 1997, Oni Press has a 25-year history as one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed publishers of award-winning comic books and graphic novels with titles including Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim, K. O’Neill’s Tea Dragon Society, Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt’s The Sixth Gun, Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer, Ezra Clayton Daniels’ Upgrade Soul, Brenna Thummler’s Sheets trilogy, and many hundreds more. In 2019, Oni Press merged with Lion Forge Comics – the Eisner Award-winning independent comic book publisher founded by Academy Award-winning producer and entrepreneur David Steward II – to create one of the largest, independent libraries of comics content anywhere in media. The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group now exists as a publishing subsidiary of Steward’s diversified global media company, Polarity.
The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group publishes more than 60 original and licensed graphic novels annually, in addition to an extensive list of periodical comics.
ABOUT THE NACELLE COMPANY
The Nacelle Company, founded by Brian Volk-Weiss and based in Los Angeles, is a multi-platform entertainment studio shaping the future of pop culture storytelling. Known for hit series like The Toys That Made Us, The Movies That Made Us (Netflix), Behind the Attraction (Disney+), Icons Unearthed (Vice TV), and the Emmy-winning Down to Earth with Zac Efron (Netflix), Nacelle blends nostalgia with innovation across documentary, animation, and scripted formats. Nacelle also operates Comedy Dynamics, a leading comedy production and distribution label behind stand-up specials from Jim Gaffigan, Ali Wong, Tom Segura, Tiffany Haddish, Pete Davidson, and more.
The company is currently expanding its original IP through the NacelleVerse, an interconnected slate of animated series including RoboForce (executive produced by Dwayne Johnson, Brian Volk-Weiss, and Dany Garcia), Biker Mice from Mars (executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, Brian Volk-Weiss, and George Dewey), Sectaurs, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa, The Great Garloo, Power Lords, and Barnyard Commandos. Through Nacelle Toys, the company develops licensed products for franchises like Star Trek (Paramount) and The Expanse (Alcon), alongside figures from the NacelleVerse—now available at Walmart and specialty retailers worldwide.
ABOUT MAD CAVE STUDIOS
Mad Cave Studios provides fresh, diverse, and engaging stories across all genres and age groups, featuring characters you know, as well as new ones to discover. With an aim to foster innovation in graphic storytelling, accessibility, engagement, education, and multimedia entertainment, Mad Cave delivers a multi-genre-and-generational experience, connecting fans, families, and communities across the world. As the parent company of Papercutz, Mad Cave Comics, Nakama Press, and Maverick, Mad Cave Studios enriches the graphic storytelling landscape for readers of all ages.
ABOUT KICKSTARTER
Kickstarter is on a mission to bring creative projects to life. As the leading crowdfunding and launch platform, Kickstarter is home to the world’s largest backer community — 23 million strong and counting. Since 2009, the platform has fueled innovation across 15 categories, helping over 275,000 projects get funded and attracting more than $8 billion in pledges from backers.
As a Public Benefit Corporation, Kickstarter is committed to equity and transparency, prioritizing the success of independent creators, diverse perspectives, and the strength of a global community that shapes and defines culture.
ABOUT GLOBALCOMIX
GlobalComix is a digital comics platform offering instant access to thousands of comics, graphic novels, and manga from top publishers and creators around the world. With a reader-first experience and robust creator tools, GlobalComix is redefining how comics are discovered, read, and enjoyed.
ABOUT RAREMARQ
Raremarq is the auction platform that empowers creators to earn more. Founded in 2024, Raremarq is trusted by the world’s top creators including Frank Cho (Emmy-award winning creator), Stanley “Artgerm” Lau (globally recognized artist at Marvel and DC Comics), and many more as well as leading comic artist reps including Essential Sequential, Comic Sketch Art, and more! Learn more about Raremarq at raremarq.com.