Under the high patronage of the municipality of Contern, ministry of culture and ministry of economy
Author of the poster 2026: Mark Buckingham
32th International Comics Festival in Contern
Grand-Duché de Luxembourg
July 18-19, 2026
comics, illustrations, signings, animations, and exhibitors
A party for die-hard fans of comics, mangas, comics, but also for the whole family with…
- around fifty international authors and about ten Luxembourgish authors
- around a hundred comic dealers
- street entertainment for both young and old (see program!)
- a comic-parade
- a diverse range of food offered by our local associations and businesses
Mark this weekend in your calendar now!
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About the Festival
What to do at the comic festival? Who is our target public?
Comic book fans? You will be spoilt for choice with over fifty authors representing Belgian, French, Luxembourgish, German, and British comics. With a wide selection of American comics, Franco-Belgian youth comics, fantasy comics, manga, and many more, there will be something for all tastes and ages. You will not only have the opportunity to meet your favourite artists, but also discover new ones and ask them for a signing.
You may also take a stroll through the streets of the village (which will be closed to traffic) or go bargain hunting for that missing tome in your collection at resellers’ booths.
Families looking for a convivial moment?
Throughout the weekend, we offer a programme full of activities for children, such as creative workshops, outdoor activities as well as a bouncy castle with the effigy of our Luxembourgish comic hero Superjhemp. Thanks to the Kidspass, children can collect stamps from various stands and thus discover the world of comics. There will also be street performers whose shows you can admire. Have a look at our photo gallery to get a feel for the festive atmosphere of our Festival!
All our activities are free!
And for everyone …
Contern Comic Festival is not only a comic festival, but also the perfect opportunity to meet your friends and relax over a drink while listening to our street musicians. Our local clubs and associations will provide the catering and help our visitors to feel at home.
Inauguration of the “comic village” monument on July 8, 2022
MARK BUCKINGHAM is a multiple Eisner award winning artist who has been working in comics for thirty-eight years, building a reputation for design, storytelling, and a chameleon like diversity of art styles.
Mark is best known as the regular artist on FABLES for Vertigo/DC Comics, working with its writer and creator Bill Willingham, for which they have earned numerous comic industry awards. He was also writer of “The Clamour for Glamour” the final story arc of FAIREST, a companion title to Fables.
He is known for his work on numerous comics including Hellblazer, Sandman, Death, Merv Pumpkinhead, Shade the Changing Man, Generation-X, Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider 2099, Batman: Shadow of the Bat, Doctor Who, The Titans, Peter Parker: Spider-Man, Miracleman, and the Dead Boy Detectives.
He is also an animator, musician, album cover artist, and book illustrator.
Mark is currently working for Marvel, contributing this year to Amazing Spider-Man, Giant Size Spider-Man #1, Fantastic Four Fanfare, and Fantastic Four: First Steps. His next release will be as artist on the Poison Ivy Annual for 2025.
What an atmosphere!
Gallery 2024
