Kochi, March 4 -- rooted reading culture, growing anime communities and vibrant new age fandoms.
From the moment gates opened on February 28, the response carried the weight of anticipation. For years, fans from Kerala travelled to attend Comic Con editions in other cities. This weekend, the celebration arrived on home ground. Families, students, creators and long-time fandom groups filled the venue, moving between artist alleys, panel discussions, gaming arenas and live stage performances with visible excitement.
A major highlight of the weekend was the presence of internationally acclaimed comic book creator Dan Parent, whose sessions drew packed audiences. Conversations around storytelling, character creation and global comic tradition...