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Kolkata Comic Con ends on a high with a bong touch
1 month ago

Kolkata Comic Con ends on a high with a bong touch

Hindustan Times  

The debut edition of Comic Con India in Kolkata turned out to be a grand celebration of pop culture, bringing together thousands of comic enthusiasts over two exciting days. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Archie Comics creator Bill Golliher visits Kolkata for Comic Con With around 34 stalls featuring brands such as Alpha Comics, Starmark Publishers, Amar Chitra Katha, The Jungle Heroes, Penguin …

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Kolkata gearing up for its first Comic Con amid thunderstorm alert: Geek out, game on, and get ready
1 month, 1 week ago

Kolkata gearing up for its first Comic Con amid thunderstorm alert: Geek out, game on, and get ready

Hindustan Times  

Comic Con India is finally making its way to Kolkata this weekend, proving that even the cultural epitome of India isn't immune to fashionably late arrivals. Kolkata hosts Comic Con India with gaming, stand-up performances, and immersive experiences for fans of all ages. This city has always been a powerhouse of art, literature, and storytelling, making it the perfect destination …

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Cosplay at Comic Con Chennai: Who wore what?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cosplay at Comic Con Chennai: Who wore what?

The Hindu  

“Can I get a ‘chi hoooo?’,” asks little Dheva Mayuran who is cosplaying as Maui from the film Moana, holding up a painted fish hook. In its second edition at Chennai over the weekend, Comic Con saw nearly 4,500 cosplay registrations. Several cosplayers from Bengaluru and Puducherry joined the enthusiastic cosplay community from Chennai, bringing alive a bevy of characters …

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One Piece, Solo Leveling surprises await Indian anime fans at Chennai Comic Con this weekend
1 month, 3 weeks ago

One Piece, Solo Leveling surprises await Indian anime fans at Chennai Comic Con this weekend

Hindustan Times  

There’s one more day left for the Chennai Comic Con, and Indian anime fans can still make it count! CTC Nandambakkam, Chennai Chennai Comic Con: What to expect at the Crunchyroll booth Meet the Straw Hat crew at the immersive, larger-than-life One Piece setup. After last year’s big-screen treat thanks to the compilation film Solo Leveling: ReAwakening’s theatrical premiere and …

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Comic Con is back in Chennai with creators, cosplay, comedy and more
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Comic Con is back in Chennai with creators, cosplay, comedy and more

The Hindu  

What brings Vecna from Stranger Things, Batman, Goku from Dragonball Z, No-Face from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away and several katana or sword-wielding Japanese warriors all under the same roof, in Chennai? In its first edition in Chennai last year, Comic Con had plenty of this, for superhero, manga, anime and art lovers across ages. In its second edition all set …

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Comic Con brings all your favourite characters to Bengaluru
2 months, 1 week ago

Comic Con brings all your favourite characters to Bengaluru

The Hindu  

For 51-year-old Bhuvana Raj, comic con is all about reliving her childhood days. I get to learn so many things from the youngsters around me.” The recently-concluded Bengaluru Comic Con saw a surge of people from all over the city. You get to meet many like-minded people.” “I love the ingenious ways people come up with to design their costumes,” …

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Bengaluru Comic Con 2025: The Ultimate Playground for Geeks, Fandom
2 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Comic Con 2025: The Ultimate Playground for Geeks, Fandom

Deccan Chronicle  

The Maruti Suzuki Arena Bengaluru Comic Con, powered by Crunchyroll, unfolded as an extraordinary celebration of pop culture from January 18th to 19th, 2025, at the KTPO Trade Center in Whitefield. This 12th edition of Bengaluru Comic Con reaffirmed its position as the ultimate destination for fans of comics, anime, manga, gaming, and superheroes in India. Comic Con India, under …

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Comic con India 2025: Celebrating comics, art, and culture in Bengaluru
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Comic con India 2025: Celebrating comics, art, and culture in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: It is finally that time of year when ‘nerds’ can shed off the bullying they face for actually being cool enough to like comics, and rise up in festive unison; Comic Con India is here! Comic Con is a festival whose constriction to the urban metropolis in India is emblematic of the country’s limited reading culture. Even standing in …

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Comic Con India Rings in 2025 with a Spectacular Bengaluru Edition
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Comic Con India Rings in 2025 with a Spectacular Bengaluru Edition

Deccan Chronicle  

Comic Con India is set to kick off 2025 with its much-awaited 12th edition, promising a spectacular two-day extravaganza on January 18 and 19 at KTPO Trade Centre, Whitefield. This year’s event, powered by Crunchyroll and presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena, brings an exciting blend of comics, anime, gaming, and pop culture celebrations, drawing fans from across the country. Interactive …

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The comic book industry has nearly died before. Some artists fear AI will kill it
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The comic book industry has nearly died before. Some artists fear AI will kill it

CNN  

CNN — It may surprise some people unfamiliar with the comic book industry, with its multibillion-dollar movie tie-ins, that it’s been on the verge of collapse multiple times over the decades. “I know this because they had a mood board that was all clearly AI work.” The fear of automation replacing jobs isn’t unique to comic books, of course. Comic …

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Watch: What was Comic Con Delhi 2024 like?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: What was Comic Con Delhi 2024 like?

The Hindu  

Comic Con India has evolved from a small, niche event for comic book fans, to a nationwide cultural sensation. Now in its 12th year, it serves as a vibrant platform that bridges various aspects of pop culture, bringing them together in one space. This year’s Delhi edition of Comic Con was held between December 6-8 at NSIC Ground. The event …

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Comic Con, festivals, heritage walks are on as pollution cloud lifts from Delhi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Comic Con, festivals, heritage walks are on as pollution cloud lifts from Delhi

Hindustan Times  

This week, Delhi’s average AQI has been 217, as good as it gets this time of the year, at least since the late 2000s when the city’s air quality took a turn for the worse after Punjab passed a water conservation law that started the trend of stubble burning. But the relative improvement seen this week means that starting today, …

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From Cosplays to Crowds: Tracing Comic Con Delhi’s rise to pop culture royalty
3 months, 3 weeks ago

From Cosplays to Crowds: Tracing Comic Con Delhi’s rise to pop culture royalty

The Hindu  

If you happened to wander into Delhi’s Dilli Haat in the winter of 2011, you might have stumbled upon a peculiar sight, something both modest and monumental: In the winter of 2011, a small but spirited gathering of comic book enthusiasts, a smattering of artists, and 13 cosplayers came together at Dilli Haat, drawn by a shared passion for comics, …

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Good news for Solo Leveling fans in India! Reawakening film's theatrical release date preponed
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Good news for Solo Leveling fans in India! Reawakening film's theatrical release date preponed

Hindustan Times  

Theatre gates to the ultimate Solo Leveling fan experience are officially opening earlier! Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment reshuffled the anime film's release date, days ahead of the Solo Leveling - ReAwakening - cinematic premiere in India. The new Solo Leveling film was originally set to play in theatres from Friday, December 6. Delhi Comic Con set to be a …

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Good news for Solo Leveling fans in India! Reawakening film's theatrical release date preponed
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Good news for Solo Leveling fans in India! Reawakening film's theatrical release date preponed

Hindustan Times  

Theatre gates to the ultimate Solo Leveling fan experience are officially opening earlier! Days ahead of the Solo Leveling - ReAwakening - cinematic premiere in India, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment reshuffled the anime film's release date. The new Solo Leveling film was originally set to play in theatres from Friday, December 6, onwards. Delhi Comic Con set to be …

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Comic Con India: Delhi's biggest pop-cultural carnival set to return on December 6
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Comic Con India: Delhi's biggest pop-cultural carnival set to return on December 6

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, One of the most epic celebrations of anime, comics and fandom returns for its upcoming edition in Delhi as Comic Con India gears up for an unforgettable three-days of pop-culture celebration, starting December 6 here. Comic Con India: Delhi's biggest pop-cultural carnival set to return on December 6 To be held at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in Okhla, …

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I'm a dad in my 40s. This Black Friday, I'm finally giving up buying action figures for myself
4 months ago

I'm a dad in my 40s. This Black Friday, I'm finally giving up buying action figures for myself

Salon  

At this year’s New York Comic Con, held last month at Manhattan’s 3.3-million-square-foot Jacob K Javits Center, I stood before a dinosaur-sized inflatable Goku — the protagonist from the Dragon Ball Z franchise — with over 200,000 fanboys and fangirls swirling around me. New York Comic Con is the East Coast’s biggest ode to pop culture. It was a terrifying …

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Comedy Is About Spreading Joy, Says Comedian Azeem
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Comedy Is About Spreading Joy, Says Comedian Azeem

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Amidst the Comic Con extravaganza of superheroes, anime characters, and pop culture enthusiasts was Azeem Banatwalla, effortlessly blending in with his green Star Wars sweatshirt featuring a Yoda silhouette and the Jedi master’s iconic line, “Do or do not. After his performance, Azeem sat down with Deccan Chronicle to share his thoughts on comedy, identity, and why performing in …

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Comic Con Takes People on Fantasy-Filled Trip
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Comic Con Takes People on Fantasy-Filled Trip

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Comics aren't just for children; they might keep the child alive in you. It feels like stepping into the comic world itself, where everything you love comes to life," said Harshit, a Class 6 student, who came with his father to his first Comic Con, wearing a Super Mario headgear. I don’t enjoy anime as much; I prefer reading.” …

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Yamaha’s Grand Debut at Comic Con Hyderabad
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Yamaha’s Grand Debut at Comic Con Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd marked its debut appearance with Comic Con India, the nation’s premier pop culture event, held in Hyderabad from 15 to 17 November, 2024. This event brought together a diverse range of attendees, including thousands of influencers, comic book lovers, anime enthusiasts, and motorcycle aficionados, all eager to immerse themselves into the exciting amalgamation of …

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Solo Leveling, One Piece, Blue Lock anime fans will be pleased with Crunchyroll's Hyderabad Comic Con booth this weekend
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Solo Leveling, One Piece, Blue Lock anime fans will be pleased with Crunchyroll's Hyderabad Comic Con booth this weekend

Hindustan Times  

Crunchyroll is curating an immersive and unforgettable anime experience for anime superfans heading to the Hyderabad Comic Con 2025 in India this weekend. What can anime fans look forward to at the Crunchyroll booth at Hyderabad Comic Con? The Hyderabad Crunchyroll booth will celebrate Eiichiro Oda’s iconic manga series One Piece’s 25th anniversary, allowing fans to set sail on epic …

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Hyderabad Comic Con 2024 will deep dive into fun with retro games and Indian creators
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad Comic Con 2024 will deep dive into fun with retro games and Indian creators

The Hindu  

Comic Con India returns to Hyderabad bringing joy to its fans who look forward to all things fun related to anime, gaming, and pop culture. Hyderabad’s Comic Con 20204 promises to bring in international and national artists, including Josh Baylock, who has published nearly 1000 comic books and is best known for founding Devil’s Due, and relaunching G.I. The Indian …

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Comic Con Hyderabad to Blast on Nov. 15
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Comic Con Hyderabad to Blast on Nov. 15

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Comic Con Hyderabad is set to bring heart, humour and heritage to the forefront this time with its line-up of artists. “Unfortunately, the face of Hyderabad cosplay,” reads Zohair’s cheeky Instagram bio, hinting at the wit and charm Comic Con promises, along with the cultural richness Hallubol brings and the relatable humour Akshara shares. “Our hope,” Rahil says, “is …

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Comic Con India returns to Hyderabad on November 15
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Comic Con India returns to Hyderabad on November 15

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Step into a world where fantasy collides with reality as Comic Con India, the biggest pop culture celebration in the subcontinent, prepares to dazzle Hyderabad once again! This year for the first time, the Hyderabad Comic Con will extend across three action-packed days— the 15th, 16th, and 17th of November 2024, offering an extraordinary experience for anime, gaming, and …

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