The Lake Como Comic Art Festival is back with a stunning 2025 lineup—and a major exclusive reveal! For the second time, all VIP attendees get a randomly selected original art sketch by either Alex Ross or Bill Sienkiewicz. These exclusive sketches are part of the festival’s VIP Experience and can only be picked up in person at the show.
In addition to this exciting reveal, the festival will welcome first-time guests such as Ivan Bigarella, J. Scott Campbell, Tomm Coker, Yannick Corboz, Werther Dell’Edera, Liam Sharp, Lee Garbett, Puppeteer Lee, Tanya Lehoux, Rachta Lin, Warren Louw, Jon J. Muth, Joe Quinones, Sylvain Repos, Darick Robertson, Marco Rudy, Zoe Thorogood, and Federico Vicentini. Returning favorites include Mirka Andolfo, Mahmud Asrar, Mark Brooks, Simone Bianchi, Elena Casagrande, Jock, David Mack, Alex Maleev, and many more.
Known for its stunning location and intimate setting, the festival gives fans and collectors a chance to meet world-renowned comic artists at the luxurious Villa Erba on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Attendees can chat with their favorite artists, purchase original artwork, and even commission exclusive pieces, which they can pick up in person at the event.
Previously announced first-time guests include Enrique Breccia, Becky Cloonan, Pasqual Ferry, Pepe Larraz, Kevin Nowlan, Mike Perkins, Stan Sakai, Babs Tarr, and Thomas Yeates. Returning legends like Jordi Bernet, Travis Charest, Frank Cho, Tula Lotay, Dave McKean, and John Romita Jr. will also be in attendance.
The festival kicks off on Friday, May 16th, with an opening reception overlooking the iconic lake and gardens of Villa Erba. The event continues for two full days, May 17-18, offering three ticket options:
- 2-Day Pass
- All-Access Pass
- VIP Experience, which includes entry to the opening reception and a randomly selected exclusive sketch by either Alex Ross or Bill Sienkiewicz, available for in-person pickup only.
Tickets for the 2025 Lake Como Comic Art Festival are available now! Get yours here: https://www.lccaf.com/tickets.
Follow the festival on social media: @como_art_fest.
Along with this news, AIPT can share exclusive sketches by Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz. Check those out below.


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