The Bangalore edition of Comic Con India kick starts today. Here is all you need to know:
What is Comic Con?
Comic Con India is a unique event celebrating the illustrated medium, which brings together the whole comics industry and related fields such as Merchandise, Toys, Games, Films and Animation, along with fans of this culture from all age groups.The properties include Annual Indian Comics Convention; Comic Con Express; Mumbai Film and Comic Con, Bangalore Comic Con and Hyderabad Comic Con.
Who all participate in Comic Con India
In Comic Conventions, people from field of comics industry and related fields such as Merchandise, Toys, Games, Films and Animation, along with fans of this culture from all age groups participate in huge numbers and with great enthusiasm.
The Indian participants of Bangalore Comic Convention include:
a)There will be exclusive Indian merchandisers like Band Box, Wacom, Art Beat, Bewakoof Brands, Hysteria, Wear Your Opinion, Kudi Firang, Planet Superheroes, F Gali, Sky Goodies, Bollyscope, Lazy Ninja, Graphicurry, Below the Belt and lots more!!
b)The main publishers participating are Amar Chitra Katha, Orange Radius, Pop Culture Publishing, Random House, Campfire Graphic Novel, Holy Cow Entertainment, HarperCollins Publishers, Aayumi Productions, Raj Comics, Blossom Book House and many more!!
The International participants of Bangalore Comic Convention include:
There will be Some Awesome Anime & Manga Merch from Japanese Merchandiser IINE, along with the best and most exclusive International merchandisers like Kidrobot, NECA, Hot Toys, Mimobots, Funko and many more from across the globe.
So what exactly happens at ‘the’ Comic Con?
Bangalore Comic Con 2015 will be hosting one of its kind, interactive and experiential over 50 Hours of Programming through panels, launches, gaming, video hangouts and more.
Ans 4. Major Highlights of the Bangalore Comic Con:
Two exclusive live chats (via SKYPE) with Mark Millar a New York Times bestselling writer of Wanted, the Kick-Ass series, The Secret Service, Jupiter’s Legacy, Nemesis, Superior, Super Crooks, American Jesus, MPH, Starlight, Chrononauts etc and Greg Capullo a self taught Illustrator and the current artist on the best-selling and highly acclaimed BATMAN series for DC Comics.
b) Jason Latour a comic book artist and writer,famous for his work WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN(vol.2) and Paul Azaceta , a comic artist who has worked for a variety of properties which include Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, Conan, and Northlanders are coming to attend Bangalore Comic Con 2015.
c) One of the main attraction at the Bangalore Comic Con 2015 will be the Game of Throne’s special Photo-op Booth! Comic Con India has officially tied up with HBO to bring the Throne replica exclusively at Bangalore Comic Con.
d) Aabid Surti will receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4th Annual CCI Awards ceremony which will be held in Bangalore for the first time on the second day of the convention, i.e. Saturday 4th April 2015.
e) Daniel Portman,Actor,HBO’S hit series Game of Thrones will be attending Bangalore Comic Con 2015.
Other Highlights:
International Participants : Some of the best International Comics publishers are coming this year especially for Bangalore Comic Con 2015.
Cosplay: Kids and adults can come dressed as their favourite comic, superhero and gaming characters. Prizes to be won.
Gaming Zone :Spread across 200 sq meter, the gaming area will be one of the main attraction for gaming and tech fans at the event.
Workshops and Sessions: With leading creators, artists and writers of popular comics and graphic novels.
Book Launches: Over 8 New Titles to be launched!
Around 200 participants: Featuring major Indian and International brands
Merchandise from across the world: Lots and lots of merchandise! Pick up some awesome Merchandise, T-shirts, Mugs, Toys, Posters, Cushions etc, the list is endless !!
When and where is Comic Con happening
Comic Con is happening from 3-5th April in Bangalore,13th-14th June in Hyderabad,4th-6th December in Delhi and from 19th-20th December in Mumbai.
5 reasons to visit Bangalore Comic Con :
Cosplay(Costume Contest) : another major attraction at Comic Con India, will continue to give assured prizes to everyone in costume. Comic Con India has created 5 categories to increase one’s chances of winning gifts. Each day, one winner will be chosen from each of the five categories:
1. Comic book/graphic novel
2. Animated Series/Movie
3. Manga/Anime
4. Sci-Fi/Fantasy
5. Gaming
All 3 days, One lucky winner out of the chosen 5 will get an awesome chance to win A Ticket to an Awesome Destination & a chance to enter in Indian Cosplay Championship!
b) A week before the premiere of Game of Thrones Season 5, Comic Con India brings a special treat for its fans in India
Daniel Portman will be taking part in special sessions,signing posters and speaking to fans.
An exclusive Game of Throne’s Photo-op booth will be created where fans and visitors can get their pictures clicked.
c) Two exclusive live chats (via SKYPE) with MARK MILLAR, a New York Times bestselling writer of Wanted, the Kick-Ass series, The Secret Service, Jupiter’s Legacy, Nemesis, Superior, Super Crooks, American Jesus, MPH, Starlight, Chrononauts etc and GREG CAPULLO, a self taught Illustrator and the current artist on the best-selling and highly acclaimed BATMAN series for DC COMICS.
d) Fans will be able to meet and greet JASON LATOUR, a comic book artist and writer,famous for his work WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN(vol.2) and Paul Azaceta , a comic artist who has worked for a variety of properties which include Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, Conan, and Northlanders are coming to attend Bangalore Comic Con 2015.
e) There will be special performance by TVF for the first time at Bangalore Comic Con.
