A COMICA REVIEW BY:

THOMAS BEHE

Thomas Behe is the co-creator (with Phil Elliott) of Contraband, a graphic novel set in the near future exploring the social impact of mobile-phone technology. More details can be found at the Contraband blog. The following comments appeared on the blog on November 7, 2007.

What a top night out - the ICA’s final night of Comica in London was one of the best eves I’ve had in months. Meeting the chaps who created the top webcomic (& now graphic novel collection) Shooting War - followed by a bit of Contraband promo chat over beers with some of the UK’s coolest comic types - concluded with the premiere screening of Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis (this is one fantastic movie). Even got in a quick chat reflecting on the Toronto Comic Film Festival with Paul Gravett - who was one of the guys heading up this year’s Comica event.

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Reviews

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

"Comica Comiket at the ICA was buzzing with invention and ideas."
The Guardian

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

"...plenty to spark your interest here, even if your last comic experience involved cow pie."
Flavorpill

"...another very successful event providing a wonderful voyage into the world of graphic literature."
Dominique Le Duc

"It was a real learning experience."
Tom Humberstone

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

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

"Paul Gravett Rules!"
Peggy Burns

"Gives the comic form the cultural representation the UK doesn't normally see."
David Greene