TOTAL TATTOO MAGAZINE
In many ways, the MCM Comic Con
reminded me (and the tattooists I
spoke to) of the halcyon days of tattoo
conventions, when people would take
time out to travel to events simply to
network and enjoy themselves. There
are many similarities: the acceptance
in one’s subculture, the showing off of
collections and knowledge, the
escapism from the daily grind to be
who you want to be. Although the first
UK Comic Con was held in 1968,
MCM’s debut event was just fourteen
years ago in 2005. Perhaps this
relatively short time span may explain
the joie de vivre throughout, or
perhaps it could be that these events
will always be seen as a safe place for
those who never felt that they
belonged. Either way, it’s an infectious
energy that radiates inclusivity, which I
hope will continue for many more
years to come.Antonio GabrieleMark FordAntonio Gabriele