COMICON 2025 Poster Design Released
The poster design for the annual COMICON festival in Naples has been released, and it’s a treat for comic fans. The key art is by British illustrator Jamie Hewlett, the artist behind the band Gorillaz and co-founder of Tank Girl.
The Poster Design
The illustration blends the style of Hewlett’s illustrations for Gorillaz with the style of MAD magazine to show a diehard comic fan attending the festival. The fan is wearing a jacket emblazoned with tons of references to classic comics, literature, gaming, and film. How many can you spot?
References Galore
We spotted Noodle from Gorillaz and nods to Akira, Doom, RFI, Dodgers, Snoopy, Alfred E. Neuman from MAD Magazine, The Phantom, Spider-Man, Calvin and Hobbes, Fritz the cat – even Plug from Beano. There’s also the Atari logo, the Stop Wars logo, and many more.
COMICON 2025 Details
COMICON has been held in Naples for 25 years. This year’s edition will take place from 1 to 4 May. Guests will include Thomas Taylor, the award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books, along with Darick Robertson, Jon J. Muth, Arthur de Pins, Paskim, Boichi, and Álvaro Martínez Bueno.
Special Guests
A place of honour in this edition has been reserved for the esteemed Italian satirical cartoonist Altan, who will be awarded the COMICON 2025 Special Award for Lifetime Achievement. Meanwhile, the "magister" artist will be Tanino Liberatore, a celebrated master of modern Italian comics, and an artist who helped define the post-punk aesthetic of the 1980s in Italy and Europe.
Get Your Tickets
You can find out more and buy tickets at the website.
Conclusion
The poster design for COMICON 2025 is a masterpiece that will delight comic fans of all ages. With its blend of references to classic comics, literature, gaming, and film, it’s a must-have for any fan of the genre. Don’t miss out on this year’s edition, which promises to be an unforgettable experience.
FAQs
Q: Who is the artist behind the poster design?
A: The poster design is by Jamie Hewlett, the artist behind the band Gorillaz and co-founder of Tank Girl.
Q: What is COMICON?
A: COMICON is an annual comic festival held in Naples.
Q: Who are some of the special guests at COMICON 2025?
A: Some of the special guests at COMICON 2025 include Thomas Taylor, Darick Robertson, Jon J. Muth, Arthur de Pins, Paskim, Boichi, Álvaro Martínez Bueno, Altan, and Tanino Liberatore.
Q: When and where is COMICON 2025 taking place?
A: COMICON 2025 will take place from 1 to 4 May in Naples.
