MEET THE STAFF
Discover the visionaries behind PANICK Entertainment, where a collective of industry legends converge to redefine the boundaries of genre storytelling. From electrifying comics to captivating films, our creators bring a wealth of experience and passion, weaving tales that challenge conventions and spark imagination. Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey filled with unflinching narratives that aim to enthrall and provoke thought, reminding you that it’s always time to panick.
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Kris Longo
Chief Executive Officer & Publisher
Adam Schlagman
Head of Studio
Chris Ryall
Chief Advisor
Kit Caoagas
Chief Operating Officer
C. Christopher Chiang
Chief Financial Officer
Kris Longo
CEO & Publisher
Longo is also the founder and CEO of Modern Fanatic, a W3 AWARD-WINNING fandom-focused full-service marketing agency, and previously served as director in DC Comics’ custom content division, creating publishing initiatives for brands as diverse as Lego, IFC Network, TruTV and more, putting 120 million+ comics INTO THE WORLD ALONG WITH $30 mm in revenue over a 25-year publishing career.
Adam Schlagman
Head of Studio
Adam Schlagman is an executive producer of hit movies grossing $900 million including Shazam!, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, and Black Adam. With WB Pictures and New Line Cinema he developed 18 finished films grossing $9 billion+.
Schlagman was also a comic book editor for DC Comics, where he edited over 400 comics including the epic New York Times bestselling event series Green Lantern: Blackest Night. He has written multiple comic books such as Flashpoint: Abin Sur, Flashpoint: Green Lantern and Batman: Brave & the Bold.
Schlagman brings over twenty years of development and content strategy experience, specializing in franchise world-building across all media.
Chris Ryall
Chief Advisor
Chris Ryall was Chief Creative Office for IDW, having brought them to their peak of profitability in their 30-year history. He has developed hundreds of best-selling original properties. Leading IDW into the transmedia space, he developed and Executive Produced Netflix’s Locke & Key TV series with creators Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. Ryall is the co-founder of Syzygy Publishing. He is writer/co-creator of Syzygy titles Zombies vs Robots, Onyx, The Hollows, and Tales of Syzpense, among others.
Ryall brings nearly two decades of experience developing unique and wildly successful stories.
Kit Caoagas
Chief Operating Officer
Kit Caoagas, a Columbia College Chicago grad in Advertising and Art Direction, knows the ins and outs of the publishing and comic book world like the back of her hand. After a solid 10-year stint juggling roles at Devil’s Due Comics, Ahoy Comics, Heavy Metal and 1First Comics, Kit has mastered everything from production and marketing to design and Kickstarter campaigns. Kit is a digital and print production expert. When not geeking out over book layouts or sorting publishing schedules, you’ll find her at the Pilates studio, jetting off on a new travel adventure, or indulging in some seriously good food.
C. Christopher Chiang
Chief Financial Officer
Charles Christopher Chiang is a business professional with more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, specializing in media, publishing and gaming.
His specialties include financial and budget planning and analysis; financial projections; business consulting, development and strategy, and IT & sales process analyses.
He was previously the Manager, Budgets and Sales Analysis at DC Comics where he was responsible for the financial planning, budgeting and analysis for the publishing division of the company. During his 6-year tenure there, he developed the accounting and financial procedures/protocols for the book inventory, the largest capital asset at DC Comics, resulting in a one-time gain of approximately $1.7M in revenue and a $300K increase in annual sales due to GAAP-recognized changes in revenue and obsolescence recognition.