A COMICA REVIEW BY:

THE ROUGH GUIDE TO GRAPHIC NOVELS

Danny Fingeroth is an American comic book writer and editor. He currently edits Write Now!, a magazine about the craft of writing, for TwoMorrows Publishing. The following review appeared in his latest book is The Rough Guide to Graphic Novels, which looks at the medium's history, details sixty "must-read" graphic novels, profiles the movement's legends and more.

Held annually since 2003 at the ultra-hip Institute of Contemporary Arts, this festival (weighted heavily in favour of indie comics, graphic novels and manga) features several events including 24 Hour Comic Day, films, lectures, exhibits and a small press fair. The size and scope of the festival has grown from ten days in the summer to a packed calendar of events starting in October, with several one-off events and exhibitions throughout the year. The epitome of geekchic, it’s most definitely worth checking out.

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Reviews

"Comica features some of the most highly regarded figures currently working in the form..."
The Observer

"...a comprehensive, varied and exciting season that demonstrated the reach and diversity of the art form."
The Comics Journal

"...all [24 hour comic day] participants felt a huge sense of achievement and satisfaction by the end."
Jim Medway

"It was definitely worth the trip."
Garen Ewing

"Every time I go to these events I come back inspired to do more work."
Sylvia Libedinsky

"...a fantastically wide selection of comics, to be touched, admired and purchased."
Toby Litt

"...Comica continues to be a must-visit destination each year..."
Joel Meadows

"...chat over beers with some of the UK's coolest comic types..."
Thomas Behe

"...Sacco had some interesting things to say about the comics form in general."
Simon Hacking

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