Delhi celebrates its love for comics at Comic Con

New Delhi: If someone says the passion of following comics is a passé, he is not just joking but probably is daydreaming too. The scene at the annual comic convention’s second edition in the capital saw a sea of comic-lovers thronging the venue where an array of popular characters like 'Chota Bheem', 'Shambhu' and 'Supandi' was on display for public.

People from all the age-groups came out to revel in nostalgia & walk their children through memories.

The event showcased a huge range of heroes, both new and old. Many popular names from Indian comic universe mingled with Jedi knights, Manga Samurais and the Avengers.

Children mingled happily with their favourite characters at the Comic Con that took place in Dilli Haat.
Shikari Shambhu and Suppandi at the Comic Con.
Comic fans with the 'Avengers' props at the Comic Con.
One of the youngest comics fans enjoys her day colouring her favourite characters.
The newest challenger to the Amazing Spiderman - she wins hands down!
A little boy poses in his super hero costume at the Comic Con.
The mascots for the Comic Con.
The stalls dedicated to the best of the artists.
A stall in Comic Con.
The battle of the superheroes at the Comic Con.
Comic Con's Xena - the warrior princess.
A comic fan sketches on a t-shirt.
A girl dressed as Poison Ivy.
The utterly butterly Amul girl at the Comic Con.
Chota Bheem seemed to be the favourite amongst all the kids.
Comic character Birbal from Tinkle Comics at the Comic Con.
School kids enjoy reading comics at the Comic Con.
Fans dressed as their favourite characters at the Comic Con.
Shikari Shambhu and Suppandi pose with their fans.
Tinkle character Suppandi at the event.
A shot of the 'Avengers' stall display.
One of the Comic Con mascots.
'For the Love of Comics' - sums the Comic Con up.
Participants at the Delhi Comic Con.
9Xm characters at the Comic Con.
9Xm character - Bheegi Billi - at the Comic Con.
Poison Ivy at the Comic Con.
The man behind the entire Comic Con - Jatin Varma.
Chota Bheem at the Comic Con.
Fans dressed in cool super hero costumes at the Comic con.
Fans dressed in cool super hero costumes at the Comic con.
A little girl attends the Comic Con with her mickey mouse ears.
9Xm character Bheegi Billi at the Comic Con.
9Xm characters at the Comic con.
Chota Bheem with his fans at the Comic Con.
9Xm characters at the Comic con.
Xena and the Joker battle it out at the Comic Con.
A girl dressed as Xena the Warrior Princess.
A picture of the ever popular Shikari Shambhu.
At the Tinkle comics stall at the Comic Con.
A picture of Wolverine at the Comic Con.
Comic fans flocked Delhi Haat for the 3 day festival for comic books.
Comic Con started on February 17th.
Suppandi and Shikari Shambhu with a young fan.
Participants at the Delhi Comic Con.
The Comic Con mascot for this year - Comic Kudi.

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As the festivities of the Convention came alive, many comic characters descended upon an infectiously enthusiastic crowd in Dilli Haat. Comic enthusiasts walked into the venue dressed as their favourite stars; from Poison Ivy to sleeping beauty to the Amul girl they were all there, having fun along with the crowds.

They were many fun activities organised as well, to keep the crowds entertained, like tattoos, fun photo sessions, T-shirt painting competitions and much more.

But, the biggest comic star at the venue was ‘Chhota Bhim’ the kids and adults both alike couldn’t get enough of him.

The convention also had many sessions with renowned names from the comic industry.

Before the event started many were speculating if it would pull enough crowds, as people’s interest in comics seem to be fading away these days. But, Organiser Jatin Varma begs to differ. He says, “that the comic industry doing rather well. It’s a myth that interest in comics is fading.”

From books, magazines, CDs to posters of superheroes one could sift through all that and much more at Delhi's Comic 3-day gala, held from February 17th-19th.

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