arts & culture

The Barcelona International Comic Fair celebrates a new edition at the Fira Montjuïc. This isn’t just a fair for hardcore collectors, it’s a full-scale celebration of comics, illustration, fantasy, cosplay, streaming culture and graphic storytelling.

So what can you expect? This year’s programme looks especially broad, with spaces and activities including Comic Fantasy, Comic Vision, the Cosplay Zone, Comic Stage, Comic Stream, Comic Forum, Comic Univers, an Original Comic Art Zone, a Utopia Zone, a Fanzone, and signing sessions. There are also some newer additions, including a K-pop contest, a Hong Kong Pavilion, Comic Academy and Comic HUB.

For anyone into comics, drawing or just the pleasure of being around people deeply committed to their niche, this event is for you.