Lake Como Comic Art Festival Reveals Exclusive 2026 Fine Art Portfolio And Adds More Guests

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Published Feb 18, 2026, 12:10 PM EST

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The 2026 Lake Como Comic Arts Festival is expanding its comics guest list and building upon its fine arts portfolio.

Per an official press release from the Lake Como Comic Arts Festival, "more guests have been confirmed including: Alessandro Barbucci, Alexander Lozano, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dike Ruen, Elsa Charretier, Félix Meynet, Geof Darrow, Germán Peralta, James Stokoe, Joe Quinones, Kevin Maguire, Laura Braga, Laurence Cambell, Michael Bair, Mark Brooks, Mark Raats, Matteo Scalera, Miki Okazaki, Paolo Rivera, Pepe Valencia, Pierangelo Boog, Rachta Lin, Régis Loisel, Richard Case, Simone Bianchi, Steve Leialoha, Warren Louw, and Yannick Corboz."

The press release also noted that a limited-edition 2026 Fine Art Portfolio will feature original prints with artwork by guests attending the event itself. The Lake Como Comic Arts Festival boasts the Fine Art Portfolio as one of the festival's highlights. This year’s contributors to the 2026 Fine Art Portfolio are as followed:

Enrique Breccia, artist of Lovecraft, Swamp Thing, and numerous International works.
Michael Blair, whose work includes Alpha Flight, JSA, Hellstrom, and more.
Scott Hampton, currently adapting Wicked as a two-part graphic novel.
Rick Leonardi, best known for his work on Spider-Man 2099, and more recently, Star Wars.
Monte Michael Moore, is best known for his pinups in Maidens and illustration for the games Magic The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
Dike Ruan, is a concept artist and illustrator, best known for his comic book cover art.
Carmen Carnero , whose work has appeared in some of the most iconic DC and Marvel titles.
Dustin Nguyen, Eisner award-winning artist of Batman Lil' Gotham, Ascender, and more.
Andy Belanger, noted artist for Heavy Metal Magazine.
Laurence Campbell, is best known for his work in 2000AD, Hellboy.
Richard Case, best known for his work at Vertigo on series such as Doom Patrol.
James Stokoe, his work includes Wonton Soup, Orc Stain, and Godzilla: The Half-Century War.
Elsa Charretier, her works include November with Matt Fraction, Love Everlasting with Tom King, and the graphic novel adaptation of Windhaven by George R.R. Martin.
Patrick McDonnell, award-winning creator of the daily comic strip Mutts.
Miki Okazaki, her covers include Ultimate X-Men, The Amazing Spider-Man, Magik.
Joshua Cassara, best known for his Marvel work on X Lives of Wolverine, X-Force, and Falcon.
Warren Louw, known for his realistic cover work, including Power Girl, Harley Quinn, and more.
Germán Peralta, his works include Moon Knight, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Man-Thing written by R.L. Stine, and Thanos written by Jeff Lemire.
Kevin Maguire, his works include Justice League, Batman Confidential, Captain America, X-Men.
Paolo Rivera, known for illustrating the Mythos series of one-shots, Spider-Man and Daredevil.
Félix Meynet, his work includes Double M, Tatiana K., Les Éternels.
Steve Leialoha, is an Eisner award-winning inker and artist best known for Fables.

What Else Can Fans Expect From The Lake Como Comic Arts Festival In 2026?

The press release also notes that "previously announced guests include: Alan Davis, Alex Maleev, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Andy Belanger, Brian Bolland, Carmen Carnero, Dani, David Mack, Dustin Nguyen, Enrique Breccia, Enrico Marini, Esad Ribic, Frank Cho, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Gary Frank, J. Scott Campbell, Joe Chiodo, Jordi Bernet, Joshua Cassara, Juanjo Guarnido, Liam Sharp, Mahmud Asrar, Monte Michael Moore, Olivier Vatine, Patrick McDonnell, Pepe Larraz, Riccardo Federici, Rick Leonardi, Sanjulian, Sara Pichelli, Scott Hampton, Stanley Artgerm Lau, Sylvain Repos, Tanya Lehoux, and Terry Dodson."

Any event attendee who purchases a 2-Day pass, All-Access Pass, or VIP Pass before or up until February 26 will receive a 2026 Fine Art Portfolio. Anyone who wishes to purchase a Fine Art Portfolio is welcome to do so at the festival itself. 2026 Lake Como Comic Arts Festival tickets are currently on sale through the event's website.

Lake Como Comic Arts Festival will be held on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, from April 24–26, 2026.

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