Romics 2025: Tom & Jerry, Barbara Baraldi, and More at Rome's Comic Fair
From April 3 to 6, 2025, Rome will host Romics, its leading comic fair, at the Fiera di Roma, spanning over 70,000 square meters and featuring more than 350 exhibitors. This year's event marks the 85th anniversary of Tom & Jerry, showcasing official videos, historical photos, and a massive cake created by students from the Istituto Europeo di Design di Roma. Notable exhibitions include "L'arte del brivido e della psiche," which honors Barbara Baraldi with the Romics d'Oro, and "Dall'Odissea ai viaggi artistici di Paolo Barbieri." Special events feature a Topolino album launch on April 6, a discussion with Jing Jian on April 5, BeccoGiallo's 20th anniversary, and awards for Hal Hickel, Furuya Usamaru, and Deanna Marsigliese.
Key facts
- Romics returns to Fiera di Roma from April 3 to 6, 2025.
- Over 350 exhibitors across 70,000 square meters in five pavilions.
- Tom & Jerry celebrated for 85th anniversary with a themed area.
- Barbara Baraldi receives Romics d'Oro; exhibition on her horror and thriller work.
- Paolo Barbieri exhibition features works inspired by Homer and Dante.
- New Topolino album in Roman dialect presented on April 6.
- Jing Jian talk scheduled for April 5 at 11:00 AM.
- BeccoGiallo celebrates 20 years; awards to Hickel, Usamaru, Marsigliese.
Entities
Artists
- Barbara Baraldi
- Paolo Barbieri
- Marco Gervasio
- Alessandro Sisti
- Jing Jian
- Hal Hickel
- Furuya Usamaru
- Deanna Marsigliese
- William Hanna
- Joseph Barbera
- Sabrina Perucca
- Claudio Simonetti
Institutions
- Romics
- Fiera di Roma
- Istituto Europeo di Design di Roma
- Warner Bros.
- Bonelli
- Pixar
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
- BeccoGiallo
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Mantua
- Bologna