In Pics | 5 amazing experiences to look out for at Bengaluru Comic Con 2022

The biggest celebration of pop culture on the subcontinent, the Comic Con, presented by Maruti Suzuki and powered by Meta, is making its return in Bengaluru after a two-year hiatus. The ninth edition of the comic-book convention is all set to engage and entertain people through a host of activities. From fandom trends across TV and films witnessed in 2022 to gaming and exciting merchandise to grab onto, here we list the top attractions for pop-culture enthusiasts at the Bengaluru Comic Con 2022.

Gaming Arena: In partnership with The Esports Club, the upcoming convention will witness a dedicated gaming space, almost featuring an 80,000 Sq Ft Gaming Arena with access to games, publishers, and brands with a whole host of activities and curated experiences. Daily tournaments will also be held at the arena where gamers can engage in a 'Meet & Greet' event with India's top gaming content creators. Credit: Special Arrangement

Cosplay Competition: Bengaluru fans will be all hands on board to witness the biggest cosplay event in the city where the craftsmanship of utmost elegance and nuance will be on display onstage. All entries will represent a character or an element from the pop culture realm within the wide world comprising comic books / graphic novels, movies, TV, animation, sci-fi/fantasy and gaming. Credit: Special Arrangement

Performing Artists: From epic mentalist and illusionist Karan Singh Magic to comedians Sapan Varma and Raunak Rajani, the stage is all set to entertain all attendees with engaging acts and performances. The band 'Geek Fruit' will also be taking over apart from the cosplay competition. Credit: Special Arrangement

Fan Experiences: At this year’s Bengaluru Comic Con, not only does Meta deliver the ultimate Reels experience for all creators, but fans can also expect one of the biggest manga retail experiences featuring Naruto, Death Note, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more with Viz Media. Furthermore, Warner Bros Pictures India will bring live experiences based on Shazam: Fury Of The Gods from the DCEU and Universal Pictures' Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Credit: Special Arrangement

Key Participants: Bengaluru Comic Con will not only see established comic book publishers such as Tinkle Studios, Viz Media, DC COMICS, Dark Horse Comics, Kodansha Comics, Raj Comics by Manoj Gupta, Amar Chitra Katha among others, but also key participants such as Bakarmax, Brownpaper Bag, Acid Toad, Happy Fluff Comic, Corporat, Holy Cow Entertainment as well as the popular international webcomic artist Jonathan Kunz (War and Peas) among many others. Credit: Special Arrangement