Our contest theme FRAMES UNBOUND is a celebration of boundless creativity – a call to shatter conventions, explore new forms, and tell stories that transcend borders – both real and imagined.
What does that mean for your comic?
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No panels? No problem! Your story doesn't have to be squeezed into boxes. It can flow like a great waterfall across the page(s) or unfold like a labyrinth!
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What happens when characters break out of their panels? Perhaps your character simply climbs out of the picture and continues next door?
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Who or what do you want to set free? Your thoughts? Your imagination? A character that doesn't fit into a stereotype? Show us a world without barriers and prejudices!
Send us your comic story on the theme FRAMES UNBOUND by January 30, 2026!
Prizes include a selection of German and Korean comic books, ComicInvasionBerlin merchandise, an official certificate, comic workshops with professional comic artists, and – for adults – mentoring sessions with experienced comic creators to develop a larger project, for example to apply for the Berlin Comics Grant!
We are so excited to receive and read your comic stories!
The contest is closed. Winners will be announced at the festival.
Who can participate?
Berlin residents of all ages can participate.
Age groups:
- Children: up to 10 years
- Youth: 11 to 17 years
- Adults: 18 years and older
Comic Format & Requirements
- Paper size A4
- 1–2 pages
- Black and white or color
- min. 300 DPI resolution
- all common image formats up to max. 15 MB
- one submission per person
- no AI-generated material allowed
For questions regarding the contest, please contact cibcontest@gmail.com.
