Close Look at the Highlights of First ever Comic Con Express Hyderabad

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.

Organized by Comic Con India on this  September 21-22’ 2013 at HITEX Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, this first season of Comic Con Express Hyderabad is packed with a bundle of comic book launches,  cosplay, exclusive sessions and more. The event is free to attend and on both the days, starts at 10 30 am and continues till 7 in the evening.

A Gala Festival for Comics Lovers

Costume Play:

Kids and Adults can come dressed as their favorite comic character

Each day, one winner will be chosen from each of five categories:

1. Comic book/graphic novel

2. Animated Series/Movie

3. Manga/Anime

4. Sci-Fi/Fantasy

5. Gaming

MTV VJ Jose will be there hosting the cosplay parade

Both days, One lucky winner out of the chosen 5 will get the awesome chance to WIN a GOLDEN TICKET to GOA!!

Special Sessions and Panels with various Indian and International Artists:

Special session with Rajiv Chilakapudi, creator of Chotta Bheem and a resident Hyderabad!

Special session on The Magical Evolution of Tinkle Studios by ACK, followed by a fun quiz.

Session on Indie Publishers – Discussing its gradual rise in India.

Special Session with the Creators of The Hyderabad Graphic Novel Jasram Grewal and Jai Undurti, will take you on a journey to the mythical past.

Special sessions on each day for budding artists by Harsho Mohan Chattoraj (Artist on HGN as well as well ACK’s latest, Dhyan Chand), both sessions will revolve around different aspects of making comics. A must attend for all budding artists but open to all as well.

Special Session with Campfire Publishing on the adaption of Jane Austen’s Graphic Novel – Pride & Prejudice.

Exclusive session with Westland & Level 10 Entertainment.

Catch the exclusive session by Tinkle Comics.

ACK Mega Quiz! – Take part in Mega Amar Chitra Katha Quiz & win loads of goodies.

Special session on Gaming by EA Entertainment.

Meet and Greet:
Kids favourite cartoon characters from TINKLE & Chhota bheem!!!

Exclusive Book launches to look at:
Pride & Prejudice by Campfire

*Satya Police by Pop Culture Publishing

*Devi by Westland Publishing

*Parshu by Orange Radius Publishing

* 18 Days by Westland Publishing

*Hanni by Orange Radius Publishing

* Ramayan Vol.1 by Westland Publishing

*Local Monsters by Westland Publishing

*Ravanayan Finale by Holy Cow Entertainment

VRICA – The Wolf and the Nation by Chariot Comics

ODAYAN by Level 10 Entertainment in partnership with Pop Culture Publishing

The convention includes a book fair featuring the biggest comics/graphic publishers in India and Abroad

* Look out for Amar Chitra Katha,  Campfire Graphic Novels, Scholastic India, DC Comics by Random House, HarperCollins India, Pop Culture Publishing, Holy Cow Entertainment, Mario Miranda Gallery, Level 10 Studios and Green Gold Animation – Chotta Bheem Comics.

Workshops/Interactions with creators & artists:
Create your own Superhero!  And see him or her brought to life by Hyderabad Graphic Novel’s lead Artist Harsho Mohan Chattoraj.

Meet the creators of “Satya Police” – The winners of the first Comic Con India grant!

Hyderabad’s creativity on display with various local artists showcasing their work and products.

Look Out For the cool Merchandise:
Special Swag Bags for 5000 lucky fans by Myntra! To be given out on both days!

For the first time ever Amar Chitra Katha will be bringing out merchandise around its popular comics and characters, launching exclusively at Hyderabad.

Catch The Diamond Select Toys Booth at the convention, for exclusive International merchandise.

Grab your choice of  customized action figures by ArtronMedia.

Check out Comic Con India’s Exclusive Merchandise.

There will be lots more to  pick from a variety of other Merchandisers as well – Toys, Posters, Mugs, T-shirts, Wallets,  Superhero USB Drives!!!

 

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