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2010 EVENTS

Comica Comiket: Independent Comics Summer Fair
Over 50 small-press stall holders come together in a massive marquee in Battersea Park. More...
Where: PumpHouse Gallery, Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ
When: August 22, 2010 - 12pm to 6pm


Hypercomics: The Shapes Of Comics To Come
Adam Dant, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey, Dave McKean & Warren Pleece create multi-path, site-specific 'Hypercomics'. More...
Where: Pump House Gallery, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
When: August 12 to September 25, 2010


Talk: Oscar Grillo & Gabriele Zucchelli
Paul Gravett talks to cartoonist Oscar Grillo and director / animator Gabriele Zucchelli. More...
Where: King's Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
When: July 4, 2010 - from 6.00pm


Film: The Mystery Of The First Animated Movies
Gabriele Zucchelli's documentary film, made in 2006, explores the making of El Apóstol. More...
Where: King's Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
When: July 3, 2010 - from 4.30pm


Talk: The History Of Comic Art In Argentina
Paul Gravett gives an illustrated talk about the history of comic art in Argentina. More...
Where: King's Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
When: July 2, 2010 - from 6.30pm


Exhibition: Comica Argentina
An exhibition celebrating the quality and diversity of comic art in Argentina. More...
Where: King's Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
When: July 1 to July 4, 2010


Exhibition: Comica Argentina
An exhibition celebrating the quality and diversity of comic art in Argentina. More...
Where: Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PJ
When: June 7 to June 25, 2010


Daniel Clowes & Chris Ware
Launching his new graphic novel Wilson, Daniel Clowes joins Chris Ware in conversation with Paul Gravett. More...
Where: The Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton
When: May 25, 2010 - 8pm


Daniel Clowes, Chris Ware & Audrey Niffenegger
Chris Ware and Audrey Niffenegger join Daniel Clowes launching his new graphic novel, Wilson. More...
Where: The Cochrane Theatre, Southampton Row, London
When: May 24, 2010 - 6.30pm for 7pm


Jean Van Hamme: Largo Winch
The phenomenal Belgian BD author in conversation after an exclusive screening of the Largo Winch movie. More...
Where: Ciné Lumière, 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7
When: May 5, 2010 - 8.30pm


ComiXmas Panel: How A Comic Is Made
Featuring Andrzej Klimowski, Danusia Schejbal, Nana Li, Pat Mills and Woodrow Phoenix. More...
Where: London Print Studio Gallery, 425 Harrow Road, London
When: January 21, 2010 - 6.30pm to 8pm


2009 EVENTS

ComiXmas Exhibition: When Worlds Collide
An exhibition of fantastic images from contemporary comic books and graphic novels. More...
Where: London Print Studio Gallery, 425 Harrow Road, London
When: December 11 to February 6, 2010


A Salem Brownstone Spooktacular!
Join the creators of occult investigator Salem Brownstone for an all-night Spooktacular! More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 24, 2009


Joe Sacco: Return To Palestine
The acclaimed war-reportage cartoonist discusses his journalistic comics and his return to Palestine. More...
Where: Cinema 1, ICA, The Mall, London
When: September 29, 2009 - 6.45pm to 8.15pm


La Nouvelle Bande Dessinée: Bravo & Guibert
Émile Bravo (My Mommy) and Emmanuel Guibert (Alan's War, The Photographer) in conversation with Paul Gravett. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 20, 2009 - 6.30pm to 8pm


Extraordinary Gentlemen: Alan Moore & Kevin O'Neill
The creators of League Of Extraordinary Gentleman discuss its referential cosmos, with Christopher Frayling. More...
Where: Cinema 1, ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 2, 2009 - 6.45pm to 8.15pm


The Jeffrey Lewis Watchmen Lecture
Jeffrey Lewis discusses Alan Moore's masterpiece of 1980s paranoia and deconstructed superheroes. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, Mall, London
When: February 24, 2009 - from 7pm


Adrian Tomine
Adrian Tomine (Shortcomings, Summer Blonde) discusses his own work and the manga of Yoshihiro Tatsumi. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: February 3, 2009 - 7pm to 8.30pm


2008 EVENTS

Discovering Manga: Secrets Of Japanese Comics
Paul Gravett reveals the secrets behind manga's most dazzling creators and characters. More...
Where: St Albans Centre, Leigh Place, Baldwin Gardens, London
When: October 23, 2008 - 7pm to 9pm


Film: Fear(s) Of The Dark
Paul Gravett introduces an animated film with art by Charles Burns, Lorenzo Mattotti, Richard McGuire and others. More...
Where: Cinema 1, ICA, Mall, London
When: September 8, 2008 - from 6.30pm


Raymond Briggs & Bryan Talbot
The first ever in-depth discussion between two quintessentially British pioneers of graphic novels. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, Mall, London
When: August 9, 2008 - from 2.30pm


Comica Free Family Film Matinees
A season of free family films including Persepolis, Hellboy Animated, Ben 10, and The Castle Of Cagliostro. More...
Where: Cinema 1, ICA, Mall, London
When: July 26 to August 26, 2008


Between The Panels 2
With Mio Matsumoto, Woodrow Phoenix, Warren Pleece and Mike Dawson. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, Mall, London
When: June 11, 2008 - from 7pm


Film: Les Religions Sauvages
A screening and performance from Pakito Bolino of France's Le Dernier Cri publishing house. More...
Where: ICA Theatre, Mall, London
When: April 29, 2008 - at 8pm


Live From Kirby Plaza
A celebration of Jack Kirby with Paul Gambaccini, Kim Newman, Chrissie Harper, Mark Evanier and John Morrow. More...
Where: Brandon Room, ICA, Mall, London
When: April 15, 2008 - 7pm to 8.30pm


2007 EVENTS

Between The Panels: Graphic Literature Night
With Rutu Modan (Exit Wounds), Andrzej Klimowski (Horace Dorlan) and Rian Hughes (Yesterday's Tomorrows). More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 15, 2007 - from 7pm


2005 EVENTS

Misfit Lit
With Jessica Abel, Matt Madden, Igort, Paul Wright, Killoffer and Junko Mizuno. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 26, 2005


The Sound Of Comics: An Evening Of Comics &Music
With Ian Shirley, Savage Pencil and Hunt Emerson.
More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: July 20, 2005


2004 EVENTS

Manga Live!: Manga Masterclass
Live demonstrations, practical lessons and jam sessions with invited guests from Tokyo. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: September 4, 2004


Manga Live!
With Hisaki Sakurai, Kan Takahama, Frederic Boilet, Kiriko Kubo and Sean Michael Wilson. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: September 3, 2004


2003 EVENTS

Art Spiegelman
Pullitzer Prize-winning artist Art Spiegelman discusses his work with acclaimed novelist Philip Pullman. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: December 18, 2003


Posy Simmonds & Ian McEwan
Posy Simmonds and Ian McEwan discuss the problems with the book industry. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: December 3, 2003


Three Very Big Comic Artists
Steven Appleby, Tom Gauld and Simone Lia talk about cartooning and their work as comic artists. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 27, 2003


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Reviews

"...i left the ica full of encouragement and positivity."
Maartje Schalkx

"British preconceptions of graphic novels are changing as exhibitions such as Comica expose the challenging work out there."
Design Week

"Thank you, Paul Gravett, for another wonderful season of Comica!"
Sarah McIntyre

"A Comica event - but at the V&A?!"
Jinty

"Imagine one of the world's greatest cities hosting a series of events starring the world's greatest cartoonists, put together by one of the world's greatest comics scholars. That's London's Comica."
The Beat

"...a long-overdue celebration of graphic art and literature."
BBC Collective

"Comiket... was packed to bursting with enthusiastic, earnest artists hustling their work."
Mike Leader

"...some of the UK's sharpest cartoonists gathered at the ICA in London for a unique test of creativity and endurance: a 24-hour comic marathon, during which each artist was challenged to create a spontaneous 24-page story."
The New Statesman

"I had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the presentation. It was so impressive!"
Helen McCarthy

"It was fascinating and welcoming..."
Mike Leader