Battle of the Artists
An international comic art competition by Collector Cartel, Raremarq and OLO Marker
Collector Cartel, OLO Marker and Raremarq have come together to create a new international comic art competition designed to showcase creativity, skill and interpretation.
The Battle of the Artists brings together comic artists from around the world. They will take on a series of themed creative challenges. Each artist approaches the same prompt in their own way, resulting in completely different interpretations and styles.
The Battle of the Artists brings together comic artists from around the world. They will take on a series of themed creative challenges. Each artist approaches the same prompt in their own way, resulting in completely different interpretations and styles.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Collector Cartal and OLO Marker for the first-ever Battle of the Artists event,” said Raremarq co-founder Chris Tung. “This event brings together incredible artists from around the globe, and we hope fans are just as excited as we are to watch these talented creators go head-to-head.”
quote from Chris Tung, Founder of Raremarq.
The Artists
- Leonardo Colapietro
- Manuel Alves
- Alessandro Micelli
- Anna Zhou
- Ryan Kincaid
- Kevin Tolibao
- Chris Ng
- Buğra Batuhan Berah
- Dário Soares
- Fabio Ramacci
- Elizabeth Yan
- Josh C. Lyman
- Francesca Fantini
- Armando Guerra Martínez
- Franklin Ouano
- Elmer Santos
Throughout the competition, artists progress through multiple rounds, evaluated for technique, creativity, and interpretation. Each piece stands apart, reflecting an individual artist’s distinctive take on the shared task.
Judging
- Frank Cho, industry professional
- John Darland, OLO Marker Founder
Industry professionals will carefully review and judge each submitted artwork, assessing it against established criteria such as originality, technical execution, creativity, and overall impact. Their expert feedback will provide a professional evaluation that helps ensure the final decisions reflect recognized industry standards.
At the same time, the wider community will help shape the outcome. They can share opinions, engage with entries, and support public participation. This may include voting or giving audience feedback.
Together, expert judges and the community create a balanced process. It values both professional insight and public interest.
Community Vote
The competition encourages audiences to take an active role by casting public votes. These votes help decide which performers advance to the next stage. They also help determine who competes for the top honor.
This participatory system gives fans a direct voice in the outcome. It turns each round into a shared event, not just a judged showcase.
At the same time, the format balances public opinion with professional evaluation. Expert judges provide informed feedback on technique, originality, stage presence, and overall artistic impact, while community voting reflects broader appeal and cultural resonance. Together, these two views create a clearer and more balanced competition, where skill and audience connection both matter.
Battle of the Artists celebrates many genres and styles. It ensures both traditions and new movements can share the same platform. By featuring talent from around the world, the event highlights diverse creative voices and encourages cross-cultural discovery. It also brings artists and collectors together in one shared space. Performances, networking, and idea exchange can happen side by side. This strengthens the sense of a global creative community.
The competition begins soon.
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