Barbascura X and Sio, without any moderator: what could possibly go wrong? The answer was simple: everything. And precisely for this reason it was one of the most memorable panels of the edition.
What on paper was supposed to be a meeting to promote their collaboration—a project combining scientific popularization and illustrated humor—quickly transformed into a collective experience bordering on nonsense. It’s no coincidence: on one side we have Barbascura X who is a popularizer known for his deliberately chaotic and irreverent style, while on the other side we have Sio who is a master of surreal comedy and simple yet effective drawings.
From the very first minutes, all narrative structure was abandoned. No moderator. No obvious outline. Just pure improvisation. The audience, far from being passive spectators, became an integral part of the show. Suggestions shouted from the audience, absurd ideas, and unlikely animals fueled one of the panel’s most surreal moments: the real-time creation of a song about the “most horrible animals,” according to completely arbitrary and questionable criteria.
The result? A collective frenzy perfectly in keeping with the two authors’ style. But the panel didn’t stop there. As often happens when there are no pre-established tracks, the conversation took on increasingly personal turns. The duo began sharing childhood memories that, more than nostalgic, turned out to be true “comic traumas.” They were episodes told with lightheartedness, yet capable of creating an immediate connection with the audience, who responded with laughter and constant participation.
In this constant oscillation between improvisation, autobiography, and nonsense, the panel perfectly embodied the spirit of COMICON: a place where entertainment, creativity, and interaction blend seamlessly. It was not just a simple presentation, but a shared experience, unpredictable, and difficult to replicate.
And perhaps this is the only sensible answer to the initial question: what could possibly go wrong? Nothing, if chaos is exactly what you’re looking for.
