2021: Fsicomics

The success of the 2021 event served as a blueprint for the following years. By 2022, the festival began expanding its programming and activities again, carrying over the "quality over quantity" ethos discovered during the pandemic. It solidified Helsinki’s reputation as a critical hub for the international indie comic scene.

FSICOMICS 2021 was a testament to the enduring power of comics to bring people together and inspire creativity. As the industry continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the future of comics is bright, and FSICOMICS will remain at the forefront of the comic book community. fsicomics 2021

If you came expecting a normal FSIComics, you might have felt a little let down. If you came just to support small artists and flip through weird, wonderful minicomics in a safe environment, you left happy — maybe even hopeful. The success of the 2021 event served as