Delhi is all set to host the city’s biggest ‘pop-culture’ event-Comic Con. Comic Con is scheduled to begin on December 7 at NSIC Estate in Okhla.
This year the event will witness some of the most famous artistes from the comic book and television world led by ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Vladimir Furdik, who plays the menacing Night King in the famous American TV series.
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Three-day event will also hold special sessions by international comic book artists like Peter Nguyen, known for working on characters like Black Widow, Catwoman and Avengers; John Layman, the creator and writer of Cyclops, Chew, Detective Comics among others.
Indian artists like Abhijeet Kini, Alicia Souza, Saumin Patel, Vivek Goel, and Zafar Khurshid among others will also attend the event.
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“While fans will have a chance to rub shoulders with guests from India and abroad. In addition, we also have several immersive panel discussions with some of the most regarded names from the world of comic book publishing, including artists, illustrators, and writers,” Karan Kalra, vice president-business strategy, Comic Con India, said.
Costume Play, or more popularly known as Cosplay, one of the major attractions of Comic Con, will also return with daily prizes of Rs 50,000. The winners will then get to represent India at the ‘Crown World Championship of Cosplay’ in Chicago.
Comic Con India has its 5 categories – Comic book/graphic novel; TV/Animated Series/Movies; Manga/Anime; Sci-Fi/Fantasy; and Gaming, will choose one winner in each category each day.
Famous stand up comedians like Varun Thakur of SNG Comedy, and Sahil Shah of East India Comedy will also perform live at the grounds. The festival will come to an end on December 9