He 11th Castilla La Mancha Comics and Illustration Fair began to fill the capital’s central enclaves such as the Prado Gardens and the Antiguo Casino with culture and entertainment. Until Sunday, Manchacómic will present 31 renowned national authors, 50 new creators in the Callejón de los Artistas and will carry out more than 80 activities for the enjoyment of all types of audiences. With the presentation of the VI Manchacómic Prize to Joaquim Aubert Puigarnau, the famous KIM, A weekend has officially begun with the world of comics as the main protagonist.
The mayor of Ciudad Real, Francisco Cañizares, accompanied by Pedro Lozano, councilor for Culture and other representatives of the local corporation, attended the inauguration and the presentation of the prize, as reported by the town hall in a press release.
During the event, Lozano was very satisfied with the way Manchacomic fills the city with people interested in this cultural activity and the powerful development it has experienced in recent years. He also wanted to thank the organizers “for the effort that is behind here, which is easily valued. The number of activities organized in parallel and linked to the world of comics which enrich these three days is impressive.”
The famous cartoonist KIN received his prize with enthusiasm and he recalled the first edition of Manchacómic in which he already participated and which he saw grow and evolve to what it is today. In addition, he highlighted the good moment that comics are experiencing in our country “it works very well, with many new authors, many young people, especially girls, who are very good”, he said.
For their part, the organizers of this event, now in its 11th edition, recalled the beginnings of Manchacónmic, as an experiment to see if illustration, comics and games would succeed. They highlighted the evolution that it had to undergo to become what it is today thanks to the response of the public, which fills all the spaces set up as venues in this latest edition.
Names as well known in the world of comics as him will pass through Manchacómic this weekend. Kim, Artur Laperla, Patri de Blas, Esther Gili, and many others. This year’s edition also includes important novelties and surprises in its programming, intended for the enjoyment of all ages and which includes all sectors associated with the world of comics.
