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{{Infobox Convention
|name = Comic Con India
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|status = Active
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|location = [[New Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Bangalore]], [[Ahmedabad]]
|country = India
|first = 2011
|filing =
|attendance =200,000 in 2017 (all 5 cities combined)
|website = http://www.comicconindia.com http://comiccondelhi.com/ http://www.comicconmumbai.com http://www.bangalorecomiccon.com http://www.comicconhyderabad.com http://punecomiccon.com
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'''Comic Con India''' ('''CCI''') is a series of annual [[Comic book convention|comic-based conventions]] held in [[India]]. The first edition was held in [[New Delhi]] in 2011 and over the years has expanded to other major cities in India such as [[Mumbai]], [[Bangalore]], [[Pune]], [[Hyderabad]] and [[Ahmedabad|Ahmadabad]]. There are annual comic cons now in all these cities. Cumulatively these five cities attract over 200,000 visitors with over 1200 exhibitors. Jatin Varma, the founder & managing director of Comic Con India, launched the first comic con in India in Delhi in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Comic AFFAIR|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/events/comic-affair/article5092683.ece|work=The Hindu|accessdate=24 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/entertainment/the-man-behind-comic-con-india-in-conversation-with-jatin-varma/video-lgDPlMRnIqjbriMEFeoRtM.html|title=The man behind Comic Con India - in conversation with Jatin Varma|date=2018-12-05|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=2018-12-06}}</ref> Since 2014, Comic Con India has been conducted in collaboration with [[ReedPop]], the organisers of the [[New York Comic Con]] and the [[MCM London Comic Con]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reedpop.com/Events/|title=Events - ReedPop|website=Reed Exhibitions, ReedPop|access-date=2018-12-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://comicconindia.com/about-us/|title=About Us |work=Comic Con India|access-date=2018-02-04}}</ref>
[[File:MFCC 2014 - Amul Girl (16063961776).jpg|thumb|Cosplay of the [[Amul girl]] at the Mumbai Film and Comic Con 2014. ]]
[[Cosplay]] has been a major part of the events. During the first Comic Con in 2011, there were only 13 cosplay participants. By 2017 the number of cosplayers crossed 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2018/nov/30/are-you-ready-to-be-conned-1905233.html|title=Are you ready to be 'Con’ned?|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref> Comic Con India also hosts the Indian Championship of Cosplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comicconindia.com/icc/|title=Indian Championship of Cosplay|website=Comic Con India|access-date=2018-12-06}}</ref>

== Indian Championship of Cosplay ==
Comic Con India hosts the Indian Championship of Cosplay. Winners from each of the cosplay events held at the Comic Cons in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune directly enter into the competition as finalists, and accordingly a final winner is chosen. The winner of the Indian Championship of Cosplay then represents India at the [[Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo|Crown World Championships of Cosplay]], Chicago Comic Con.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.c2e2.com/Features/C2E2-Crown-Championships-of-Cosplay/|title=C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay - C2E2 - Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo - March 22-24, 2019|website=c2e2.com|access-date=2018-12-06}}</ref>

In 2018, a Mumbai cosplayer won the Indian championship. Jeet Molankar won for cosplaying Reinhardt from ''[[Overwatch (video game)|Overwatch]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-cosplayers-do-the-city-proud-win-the-indian-championship-of-cosplay-and-fan-favourite-award/19131150|title=Mumbai cosplayers do the city proud, win the Indian Championship of Cosplay and Fan Favourite Award|date=2018-03-01|website=mid-day|access-date=2018-12-07}}</ref>

== Comic Con 2019 ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Comic Cons in 2019
!City
!Dates
!Remarks
!Cite
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|Hyderabad
|12 - 13 October
|Guests included [[Nathan W. Pyle]]
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/hyderabad-comic-con-2019-villains-as-heroes-cosplayers-web-comics-guests-strange-planet/article29633878.ece|title=Villains as heroes, web comic geniuses, cosplay creativity : here’s what to expect at 2019’s Hyderabad Comic Con|last=Bhavani|first=Divya Kala|date=2019-10-10|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-12-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|Bengaluru
|16 - 17 November
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/comic-con-kickstarts-in-bengaluru-today/articleshow/72081149.cms|title=Comic Con kickstarts in Bengaluru today|date=16 November 2019|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-12-09}}</ref>
|-
|Mumbai
|7 - 8 December
|Guests included [[Larry Hama]], Allison Sampson and Sachi Ediriweera
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digit.in/news/general/mumbai-comic-con-2019-what-to-expect-51301.html|title=Mumbai Comic Con 2019: What to expect|last=Madanapalle|first=Aditya|date=6 December 2019|website=Digit|access-date=2019-12-09}}</ref>
|-
|New Delhi
|20 - 22 December
|
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|Ahmedabad
|1 - 2 February 2020
|
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|}

== Comic Con 2018 ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Comic Cons in 2018
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!Dates
!Remarks
!Cite
|-
|Hyderabad
|13 - 14 October
|
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/hyderabad-comic-con-2018-multiverse-of-entertainment/article25212968.ece|title=Hyderabad Comic Con 2018: A multi-verse of entertainment|last=Bhavani|first=Divya Kala|date=13 October 2018|work=The Hindu|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|Bengaluru
|17 - 18 November
|
|<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/VvG5DyBxmdeT6qDuqsyX5K/Stan-Lee-tribute-at-Comic-Con-Bengaluru.html|title=Stan Lee tribute at Comic Con Bengaluru|last=Bagchi|first=Shrabonti|date=2018-11-16|website=Livemint}}</ref>
|-
|New Delhi
|7 - 9 December
|Notable guests include [[John Layman]], [[Declan Shalvey]], Peter Nguyen, Vladimir Furdik
|<ref name=":0" />
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|Mumbai
|22 - 23 December
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|Pune
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|No official Comic Con held in Pune due to venue problems
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/lack-of-permanent-venue-turns-out-to-be-a-stumbling-block-for-comic-con/articleshow/63117776.cms|title=Lack of permanent venue turns out to be a stumbling block for Comic Con - Times of India|date=1 March 2018|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|}

'''Delhi Comic Con 2019-''' 19th edition of comic con India will be a multicity event check out the full article for all the insights - showcase Delhi - [https://showcasedelhi.com/comic-con-india-2019-book-tickets-now/ COMIC CON INDIA 2019, A Treat For All The Super Hero Fans Is All Set To Roll Out.]

=== Delhi Comic Con 2018 ===
The eighth edition of the [[Maruti Suzuki]] Delhi Comic Con 2018 was held from 7 to 9 December 2018 at NSIC Exhibition Ground in Okhla, New Delhi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/comic-con-delhi-2018-conversations-about-superhero-universes-artistic-communities-unite-cosplayers-and-fans-5717691.html|title=Comic Con Delhi 2018: Conversations about superhero universes, artistic communities unite cosplayers and fans|last=Singh|first=Anandamayee|date=12 December 2018|website=Firstpost|access-date=2018-12-15}}</ref> Notable guests includes actor Vladimir Furdik, (who plays the [[Night King]] in [[Game of Thrones]]), [[John Layman]] and [[Declan Shalvey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/culture/celebrities-illustrators-superhero-costumes-grace-delhi-comic-con-18|title=Celebrities, illustrators and superhero costumes to grace Delhi Comic Con ’18|date=2018-12-01|website=The Sunday Guardian Live|access-date=2018-12-06}}</ref> The three day event also has a daily cosplay prize pool of over [[Rupee|Rs]] 50,000. Grand Prize winners also qualify for the National Indian Championships of Cosplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/eighth-edition-of-delhi-comic-con-to-begin-from-december-7/articleshow/66809036.cms|title=Eighth edition of Delhi Comic Con to begin from December 7|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-12-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://comiccondelhi.com/schedule-2/|title=Schedule|website=Comic Con Delhi|access-date=2018-12-06}}</ref>

Another sequel of Comic Con is all see to roll out - [https://showcasedelhi.com/comic-con-2019-book-tickets-now/ Comic Con 2019 - Check out full details]

== Comic Con 2017 ==

=== Delhi Comic Con 2017 ===
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}}The seventh season of Delhi Comic Con, [[Maruti Suzuki]] Delhi Comic Con 2017, was held between 15 December and 17 December 2017 at NSIC Exhibition Ground in Okhla, New Delhi. The international guest line-up included [[Dan Parent]], an artist of [[Archie Comics]]; [[Ryan North]], creator of webcomics series ''[[Dinosaur Comics]]'' and [[Sonny Liew]], multiple Eisner award-winning artist. Special sessions took place with Indian artists such as Abhijeet Kini, illustrator for ''Tinkle'', Aniruddho Chakraborty of ''Chariot'', Sailesh Gopalan of ''[[Brown Paperbag]]'', Akshay Dhar of ''Meta Desi'', among others.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/delhi-comic-con-season-7-is-here-to-keep-your-weekend-busy-1787910|title=Delhi Comic Con Season 7 Is Here To Keep Your Weekend Busy|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2018-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/startups-riding-the-desi-wave-at-delhi-comic-con/articleshow/62107977.cms|title=Startups riding the Desi wave at Delhi Comic Con|date=2017-12-17|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-02-04}}</ref> Apart from launching the 'Delhi edition' of Archie Comics, the event saw other attractions including six experiential and gaming zones and exclusive merchandise. The ESL Indian Premiership Final was also held which had prize money of 15 lakhs.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/pollution-hit-delhi-awaits-comic-relief-on-weekend/articleshow/62060730.cms|title=Pollution-hit Delhi awaits comic relief on weekend - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/lifestyle-gallery/delhi-comic-con-first-day-pictures-stormtrooper-star-wars-batman-super-man-super-woman-4984516/|title=Delhi Comic Con: From Stormtrooper to Batman, the coolest Cosplay costumes from Day 1|date=2017-12-15|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thewire.in/208019/another-rendition-of-fantasies-and-fiction-delhi-comic-con/|title=Another Rendition of Fantasies and Fiction – Delhi Comic Con - The Wire|last=Nayak|first=Anmol|website=thewire.in|access-date=2018-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/the-con-begins/article21667569.ece|title=The Con begins!|date=2017-12-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-02-04|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> [[File:Delhi Comic Con 2017 Entrance.jpg|thumb|Entrance of New Delhi Comic Con 2017|alt=|left]]

=== Bengaluru Comic Con 2017 ===
The sixth annual Bengaluru Comic Con was held from 2 December 2017 at the KTPO Convention Centre in [[Whitefield, Bangalore|Whitefield]], [[Bengaluru]]. [[Scott Hampton]], illustrator of Batman and Star Trek, was part of the event.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/041217/bengaluru-comic-con-draws-big-crowds.html|title=Bengaluru Comic Con draws big crowds|date=2017-12-04|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-02-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/wear-the-look-this-comic-con/article20638911.ece|title=Get the Look|last=Rajmohan|first=Sooraj|date=2017-11-22|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-02-15|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

=== Mumbai Comic Con 2017 ===
The Mumbai Comic Con 2017 took place on 11–12 November at Bombay Exhibition Centre in [[Goregaon]], [[Mumbai]]. Internationally renowned artists and illustrators [[Nick Seluk]], [[Yishan Li]], [[David Lloyd (comics)|David Lloyd]] were part of the event.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/comic-con-mumbai-2017/|title=Comic Con Mumbai 2017: Everything you need to know (and look forward to)|date=2017-11-09|work=GQ India|access-date=2018-02-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/comic-con-mumbai-2017-founder-jatin-varma-tells-us-what-to-expect-from-this-edition-4203551.html|title=Comic Con Mumbai 2017: Founder Jatin Varma tells us what to expect from this edition- Entertainment News, Firstpost|work=Firstpost|access-date=2018-02-15}}</ref>

=== Hyderabad Comic Con 2017 ===
The fifth annual Hyderabad Comic Con took place on 14–15 October, Hitex Exhibition Centre, [[Izzat Nagar]], Hyderabad. The event saw some amazing cosplay.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/special-cosplay-workshop-road-hyderabad-comic-con-india-sameer-bundela/article19697145.ece|title=Making and morphing|last=Bhavani|first=Divya Kala|date=2017-09-16|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-02-15|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/pAsvf8iPfD2YSZYZymxWIJ/Hyderabad-The-Comic-Con-is-here.html|title=Hyderabad: The Comic Con is here|last=Sen|first=Sohini|date=2017-10-12|work=Livemint|access-date=2018-02-15}}</ref>

== Comic Con 2016 ==
'''Delhi Comic 2016'''

Delhi Comic Con 2016 took place on 9, 10 December and 11, 2016 between 11 am to 8 pm at NSIC Grounds, Okhla. Celebrities present included [[Tom Richmond (illustrator)|Tom Richmond]], [[Joe Harris (illustrator)|Joe Harris]], [[D. J. Eliot|DJ Elliot]], [[Gaurav Gera]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-delhi-comic-con-2016-promises-to-be-better-than-ever-before-2280913|title=Delhi Comic Con 2016 promises to be better than ever before {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2016-12-08|work=dna|access-date=2018-03-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/6th-new-delhi-comic-con-brings-popular-international-comic-creators-1636073|title=6th New Delhi Comic Con Brings Popular International Comic Creators|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2018-03-14}}</ref>

'''Hyderabad Comic Con 2016'''

The Hyderabad Comic Con 2016 took place at the Hitex Exhibition Centre on 24–25 September. International celebrities at the event included [[Dan Parent]], [[David Lloyd (comics)|David Lloyd]] and [[Padma Patil]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/hollywood/harry-potter-s-padma-patil-is-coming-to-india-for-hyderabad-comic-con/story-X6pakJ60f1wuT01KmhPWiL.html|title=Harry Potter’s Padma Patil is coming to India for Hyderabad Comic Con|date=16 August 2018|work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==Comic Con 2015==
'''Delhi Comic Con 2015'''

This Comic Con was held at NSIC Exhibition Grounds in Delhi on 4 to 6 December.
International celebrities included, [[Kristian Nairn]], who plays Hodor in the popular TV series Game of Thrones, [[Ty Templeton]], 3 time Eisner award-winning artist of Batman, [[Cyanide and Happiness (comic)|Rob Denbleyker]], creator of Cyanide and Happiness and [[Valiant Comics|Dinesh Shamdasani]] CEO of Valiant Comics.

'''Bangalore Comic Con 2015'''

The Comic con was held at White Orchid Convention Centre near [[Manyata Tech Park]], [[Bangalore]] from 3 April 2015 to 5 April 2015. [[Game of Thrones]] star [[Natalia Tena]] and [[Daniel Portman]] were special guests at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/art/game-of-thrones-actor-natalia-tena-to-visit-bangalore-comic-con-2015/article1-1331494.aspx|title=Game Of Thrones actor Natalia Tena to visit Bangalore Comic Con 2015|date=28 March 2015|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

==Comic Con 2014==
'''Delhi Comic Con 2014'''

The fourth Annual Indian Comic Con was held at [[Thyagaraj Sports Complex]], Delhi from 7 to 9 February 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/imagination-comes-alive-at-the-4th-annual-indian-comic-con/article1-1181806.aspx|title=4th annual Delhi Comic Con: The place to be for Indian cosplay fans|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=2014-02-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2014/02/07/indian-comic-con-2014-begins/|title=Indian Comic Con 2014 Begins - India Real Time - WSJ|work=The Wall Street Journal|accessdate=2014-02-08}}</ref><ref>http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/07/a-homegrown-comic-con-highlights-growth-in-local-comics-market/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0</ref>

'''Bangalore Comic Con 2014'''[[File:Peter Kuper-2.JPG|thumb|American Cartoonist [[Peter Kuper]] at Comic Con 2014 Bangalore|alt=]]
The Comic con was held at White Orchid Convention Centre near [[Manyata Tech Park]], [[Bangalore]] from 12 to 14 September 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicmalt.com/2014/09/comic-on-bangalore-comic-con-2014.html|title=Comic on! Bangalore Comic Con 2014|last1=Borah|first1=Borah|website=Musicmalt.com}}</ref> The event witnessed workshops and live chats with international celebrities like [[Dan Parent]], [[Peter Kuper]] and [[David Lloyd (comics)|David Lloyd]] among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicconbangalore.com/venue.html|title=comicconbangalore|last1=comicconbangalore|first1=comicconbangalore|website=comicconbangalore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/This-Comic-Con-promises-to-be-bigger-and-better/articleshow/42318325.cms|title=This Comic Con promises to be bigger and better|author=TNN|date=Sep 12, 2014|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://idiva.com/news-entertainment/7-things-you-must-check-out-at-the-comic-con-in-bangalore/32139|title=idiva.com|last1=idiva.com|first1=idiva.com|publisher=idiva.com|agency=idiva.com}}</ref>

'''Mumbai Comic Con 2014'''
[[File:MFCC 2014 - Ahri (15467533874).jpg|thumb|A female cosplayer, Niha Novcaine, dressed as [[Ahri]] from the [[League of Legends]], poses with fans in Mumbai|alt=]]The Mumbai Film and Comic Convention took place at The Bombay Exhibition Center, [[Goregaon]] on 19, 20 and 21 December.<ref>{{citation|title=Schedule|url=http://www.comicconmumbai.com/schedule-30-1.html?page=schedule}}</ref> There was a long line up of International and Indian artists, writers which included guests [[Nick Spencer]], Nicholas Wild and [[Dan Goldman]] among many others. The highlight of Mumbai Comic Con 2014 was [[Mark Gatiss]] writer and actor, co-creator and executive producer of [[Sherlock (BBC)]]. This was for the first time ever that Comic Con India had brought an international actor as a special guest.<ref>{{citation|title=Get ready to be Sherlocked at Mumbai Film and Comic Con|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Get-ready-to-be-Sherlocked-at-Mumbai-Film-and-Comic-Con-2014/articleshow/45196524.cms|author=Kasmin Fernandes, TNN|work=The Times of India}}</ref> All the three days saw fans dressed up as various film, television and comic characters for [[Cosplay]].

==Comic Con 2013==
'''Delhi Comic Con 2013'''

The third Annual Indian Comic Con was held from 8 to 10 February 2013, with the location remaining the same i.e. New Delhi.

'''Free Comic Book Weekend 2013'''

Online digital content marketplace [[Readwhere]] partnered with Comic Con India to launch a new initiative called Free Comic Book Weekend, to allow Readwhere users to download Indian comics for free on 4–5 May 2013.<ref name="medianama-2013-05-02">{{cite web|url=http://www.medianama.com/2013/05/223-readwhere-comics/|title=Readwhere Partners Comic Con India To Offer Free Digital Comics|date=2 May 2013|publisher=MixedBag Media Pvt. Ltd.|accessdate=2013-06-06}}</ref><ref name="HT-2013-05-11">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/BooksSectionPage/Free-for-all/Article1-1058698.aspx|title=Free for all|date=11 May 2013|accessdate=2013-06-04}}</ref>

'''Bangalore Comic Con 2013'''

After the tremendous response at Comic Con Express in 2012, Comic Con India, the event organisers, held a two-day annual Comic Convention in Bangalore. Bangalore's first annual Comic Con India was held on 1 & 2 June 2013 at Koramangala Indoor Stadium, National Games Village.<ref name="TOI-Blr-2013">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Comic-Con-homes-in-on-Bangalore/articleshow/20388630.cms|title=Comic Con homes in on Bangalore|author=Shashidhar K J|date=2 June 2013|work=The Times of India|accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref><ref name="DNA-Blr-2013">{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/1842743/report-full-on-herogiri-going-on-here|title=Full-on herogiri going on here|date=2 June 2013|publisher=Diligent Media Corporation Ltd.|accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref><ref name="Hindu-Blr-2013">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/when-suppandi-shook-hands-with-spongebob/article4772944.ece|title=When Suppandi shook hands with SpongeBob|date=2 June 2013|work=The Hindu|accessdate=2013-06-02}}</ref>

Bangalore Comic Con 2013 had lot of attractions with the presence of celebrities, stalls of Vintage Comics, Madhuvanthi Mohan's sketches, Hysteria Store selling official merchandise and book launches from popular Publishers like Holy Cow, Campfire Graphic Novels and Manta Ray.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/welcome-to-geek-central/article4778122.ece|title=Attractions of Bangalore Comic Con 2013|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

==Comic Con 2012==
'''Delhi Comic Con 2012'''

The second Annual Indian Comic Con was held from 17 to 19 February 2012 at the same location i.e. New Delhi.

'''Bangalore Comic Con 2012'''

Express Edition of Comic Con was held in Bangalore on 8 and 9 September 2012. On 28 July Comic Con India in association with Mocha (Coffees & Conversations) organised a ''"Special Session With [[Sufi Comics]]"'' was organized as a setting-stage event for Comic Con Express Bengaluru<ref name="the080-2012-07-28">{{cite web|url=http://www.the080.com/events/Comic-Con-India-Mocha-Present-A-Special-Session-With-Sufi-Comics-2012-07-28-Koramangala-bangalore-id-10095.html|title=Comic-Con-India-Mocha-Present-A-Special-Session-With-Sufi-Comics|date=2012-07-28|publisher=the080.com|accessdate=6 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="ag-2012-07">{{cite web|url=http://animationgalaxy.in/Newsindetail.aspx?Dept=EvAw&PID=28#sthash.NKreyoF7.w1tVcxso.dpbs|title=Comic Con India presents an exclusive workshop-Sufi Comics-28 July,Saturday|publisher=Animation Galaxy|accessdate=6 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103063738/http://animationgalaxy.in/Newsindetail.aspx?Dept=EvAw&PID=28#sthash.NKreyoF7.w1tVcxso.dpbs|archive-date=3 November 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

'''Mumbai film and Comic Convention 2012'''

Express Edition of Comic Con was held in Mumbai on 20 and 21 October 2012.<ref name="cgwires-2012-11-09">{{cite web|url=http://www.cgwires.com/sufi-comics-launch-their-second-book-the-wise-fool-of-baghdad-at-the-mumbai-film-and-comic-convention/|title=Sufi Comics launch their second book 'The Wise Fool of Baghdad' at the Mumbai film and Comic Convention|date=9 November 2012|publisher=CG Wires|accessdate=4 June 2013}}</ref>

==Comic Con 2011==
'''Delhi Comic Con 2011'''

The first ever convention was hosted by Twenty Onwards Media between 19 and 20 February 2011 at [[Dilli Haat]], [[New Delhi]], India.<ref name=ht>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Now-a-convention-for-Indian-comics/Article1-646586.aspx Now, a convention for Indian comics] ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', New Delhi, 5 January 2011</ref><ref name="dn">{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-convention-for-comic-book-geeks_1507042|title=A convention for comic book geeks|date=13 February 2011|work=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=India gets its own Comic Con |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/8257221/India-gets-its-own-Comic-Con.html |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date= 17 January 2011}}</ref> It showcased stalls by several Indian publishing houses, including, but not restricted to, [[Amar Chitra Katha]], [[Vimanika Comics]], [[Diamond Comics]], Kshiraj Telang, Manta Ray, Level 10, Campfire and many other new and upcoming publishers.

The Comic Con lasted for 2 days, and included several workshops, interactive sessions, interviews and speeches by various comic book artists and writers. Around 15,000 people attended.<ref>{{cite web |last=Singh |first=Isha |url=http://www.cnngo.com/mumbai/play/indias-first-comic-con-233449 |title=India's first Comic Con, real but not surreal | CNN Travel |publisher=Cnngo.com |date=2011-03-14 |accessdate=2014-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912115620/http://www.cnngo.com/mumbai/play/indias-first-comic-con-233449 |archive-date=12 September 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> A few animation and multi-media productions had set up their stalls as well, and also conducted seminars about animation design and future of animation industry in India. The convention was inaugurated by chairman of [[National Book Trust]], Dr. Bipin Chandra.<ref name="ht" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Getting comical in Delhi|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Getting-comical-in-Delhi/Article1-661199.aspx |publisher=Hindustan Times New Delhi |date=11 February 2011}}</ref>

As traditionally associated with Comic Cons, several fans, both adults and children, participated in the [[cosplay]] which was one of India's first event of this type.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110117044801/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/india-to-host-its-first-ever-comic-con/140350-40-100.html India to host its first ever Comic Con] [[IBN Live]], 13 January 2011.</ref> On the last day of the event, [[Anant Pai|Uncle Pai]], a renowned educationalist and creator of Indian comics, in particular the [[Amar Chitra Katha]] and [[Tinkle]] was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by [[Pran Kumar Sharma|Cartoonist Pran]], one of the most successful Indian cartoonists, best known as the creator of [[Chacha Chaudhary]].

'''Mumbai Comic Con 2011'''

The first Comic Con Express was held in Mumbai during weekend of 22 and 23 October 2011. The Comic Con Express is the travelling version of the Annual Indian Comics Convention. The two-day event had 60 participants, 45 exhibits and many interactive sessions, contests and fun events for comic lovers.<ref name="md-2011-10-18">{{cite web | url=http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2011/oct/181011-Mumbai-guide-Life-in-a-comic-book.htm | title=Life in a comic book | publisher=MiD DAY Infomedia Ltd. | date=18 October 2011 | accessdate=6 June 2013}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery mode="">
File:MFCC 2014 - Nicholas Wild (16089085982).jpg|Nicholas Wild, graphic novel artist
File:MFCC 2014 - The Professionals (16089866565).jpg|Professional cosplayers Miya and Aika Shiguma with a fan
File:Dan Parent.jpg|[[Dan Parent]] at Bangalore Comic Con 2014
File:MFCC 2014 - Deadpool (16089792435).jpg|Deadpool cosplay at Mumbai Comic Con 2014
File:MFCC 2014 - Obito (15902401068).jpg|Obito cosplay from [[Naruto]] at Mumbai Comic Con 2014.
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Comics Fest India]]
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== References ==
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== External links ==
*[http://www.comicconindia.com Comic Con Official Website]
*[https://plus.google.com/+Comicconindia Google Plus, Comic Con India]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20190226015244/http://www.twentyonwardsmedia.com/ Twenty Onwards Media, website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110117044801/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/india-to-host-its-first-ever-comic-con/140350-40-100.html India to host its first ever Comic Con] at ''[[IBN Live]]''

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