After forty years, and as we enter the 43rd edition of the event, we continue to understand comics as an essential cultural tool in society. This year, the 43rd Comic Barcelona will offer a wide range of activities, workshops and, especially, exhibitions. But it will also be highlighted by the presence of great guests, such as this year's visit by comic genius Chris Ware.

43 Comic Barcelona will take place from 4 to 6 April 2025 to continue meeting the needs of the most comic book lovers. For this reason, we are pleased to announce that this year's 43 Comic Barcelona will feature the charismatic and witty art of Chris Ware. An artist who has marked a turning point in the evolution of the medium in which he has developed his work.

Known for works such as The Acme Novelty Library, Building Stories or the award-winning Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth, Ware is the first announced author of this edition, with the prestigious title of Guest of Honor. His talent has led him to appear on numerous covers of The New Yorker and has earned him generational recognition thanks to his art that knows no boundaries.

The author will not only be on the list of great guests but will also participate in exclusive activities of the event and he will be the protagonist of a unique exhibition dedicated to his entire career. It will be on display at the Center for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) from 3 April 2025, as well as during each day of Comic Barcelona at the event’s venue. The exhibition, entitled “To Draw is to Think”, will present the work of this master of comics going through Ware's work chronologically, through a wide selection of originals, animations and sculptures. An original project by Chris Ware and a co-production of CCCB and FICOMIC.

Pending further surprises and confirmations of this new edition, in FICOMIC we are grateful for the opportunity to have and enjoy the talent of this great American author in our event. An exciting announcement that we certainly hope will captivate the visitors of 43 Comic Barcelona.