After holding several pre-events, namely PesKom Bandung x Ragasukma and PesKom x Sweta Kartika Day, Pesta Komik Bandung finally happened! Held on the weekend of 3-4 June 2023 at Istana BEC, Bandung, PesKom Bandung shown the excitement of local, and primarily indie, creators’ party.
Pesta Komik Bandung had 42 creator booths, and the event was crowded on both days. Other than the booths, PesKom Bandung also had a stage with different panels and interactive games as their sub-events. Our staff had managed to snatch a glimpse of the event.
Hewwo again, Bandung #Kaoreaders! Have you decided on how to spend this weekend? Why don't you visit the biggest local comic market in Bandung, @peskombdg, which is currently held at Istana BEC, Bandung? pic.twitter.com/b5pOMvAYlm
— ID Anime Times (@idanimetimes) June 3, 2023
In PesKom Bandung, comics were not solely the only thing being sold. Other than merchandise such as stickers, posters, and postcards, some of the booths also had aromatic candles, plushies, wayang (shadow puppet), figures, and even a backdrop to take photos with their comic character.
The staff found out that PesKom Bandung was also a good event for some creators to release their latest works. It made for good publicity, and the real samples leave a strong impression on the visitors.
On the second day, PesKom Bandung had another event. It was Pesta Komik Bandung Award;an award for creators who participated in the event. Here are the winners of Pesta Komik Bandung Award:
- Best Children’s Comic: Kids From Yesterday – Passage of Tracks by Kolam Susu
- Best Alternative Comic: Desa Timun Vol. 1 by Daud Nugraha & Lisa Maria
- Best Merchandise: Wayang from Desa Timun booth
- Best Booth: Rough Inked Comics booth
- Best Cover: Katumbiri Regenboog: Jilid Kedua by Yayad Riyadin
- Best Newcomer: Kids From Yesterday – Passage of Tracks by Kolam Susu
- Best Anthology: Demon Pepito by Demon Pepito
- Best Story: Ganggayong in Hese Sare by GilangMN666
- Best Comicus: Katoz Land by Desa Yuartha
- Best Original: Kids From Yesterday – Passage of Tracks by Kolam Susu
Special Award
- Best Digital Comic: Pupus Putus Sekolah by Kurnia Harta Winata
- Best Comic of 2022/2023: Godam Putih Hitam Vol. 3 by Wid NS, Tanfidz, Erfan F., Dinda A.
The enthusiasm for Pesta Komik Bandung was such a sight to see. Starting from the pre-events until the final event, both the creators and the readers were kept engaged in this creative space. Please keep growing and keep inspiring!
The Indonesian Anime Times
