Comic Con debuts in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu reports that the first edition of Vizag Comic Con took place at the Kalam Convention Centre on October 10, 2026, attracting comic book fans, cosplayers, gamers, and pop-culture enthusiasts. The event, attended by film director and screenwriter Meher Ramesh, featured artist displays, merchandise stalls, gaming activities, and interactive attractions, with the Artist Alley showcasing creators and publishers like Holy Cow Entertainment and Yali Dream Creations.

Cosplayers adorned costumes of popular characters like Captain America, Rapunzel, and Anya from Spy x Family, while visitors explored virtual reality attractions and activities. The entertainment program included comedy performances by Gokul Kumar and Vivek Muralidharan, a performance by The Fluteboxers, and a pop-culture quiz hosted by Kvizzing with KV.

The following day, October 11, will see a cosplay contest and performances by hip-hop act C-Shora and Telugu rapper Roll Rida.

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