A COMICA REVIEW BY:

Flavorpill

The following review of the 2007 Comica Festival by Rob Hinchcliffe appeared on the Flavorpill web-site.

Thanks to Comica, the ICA has helped support the comic industry’s effort to break out of geekdom and into the mainstream. The eclectic set of talks, discussions and performances looks beyond the “men in tights” stereotype and concentrates on the more-inspiring and inspired graphical work being produced today - from Japanese manga to Italian realism. Including the ultra-English Posy Simmonds and a Halloween special with more vampires than you can shake a stake at, you should find plenty to spark your interest here, even if your last comic experience involved cow pie.

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Reviews

"Hurrah! This year's Comiket was a brilliant success."
Sarah McIntyre

"Paul Gravett Rules!"
Peggy Burns

"...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

"...a very special conversation between two incredible artists."
Chris Thompson

"Guibert turned out to be a captivating speaker."
Sarah McIntyre

"...one of the most interesting and high quality celebrations of comics the country has ever seen."
Ninthart

"...far and away the best place to find a serious and eclectic showcase of world comics fare."
The First Post

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

"Comica... continues to heap cultural credibility onto this once maligned art form."
BBC Online

"It was a real learning experience."
Tom Humberstone