Singapore Comic Con returns – 10th & 11th December!
The Singapore Comic Con or SGCC is back after a major time skip – and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever with fun for the whole family!
This year, SGCC has expanded to four exhibition halls across two levels at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands. SGCC 2022 features more than 350 exhibitors and 420 brands such as Mighty Jaxx, Mediacorp, Bandai, OSIM, Moducase, Beast Kingdom, Infinity Studios, Collectors Ark, Lego by Brickshop, 52 Toys, Queen Studios, Genshin Impact by HoYoverse and many more, some of whom will be part of SGCC for the very first time.
Of course this year’s guest list is also nothing to scoff about with multiple Eisner Award winning writer James Tynion IV, best known for his work on the Batman franchise in DC Comics, and his collaborators, including Martin Simmonds and Werther Dell’edera. Industry titan Lee Bermejo and local legend Artgerm will also be part of this year’s esteemed guest line-up among the other well-known personalities dropping by our sunny shores.
Some of the other key highlights for attendees this year include:
The Godfather of Hong Kong Comics Exhibit – Featuring close to 60 pieces from Huang Yu Lang’s vault, this is a rare chance for fans to admire these pieces up close and even take them home. The pioneer of Hong Kong martial arts comics will also be doing scheduled meet and greet sessions with fans at this exhibition.
Tabletop Gaming – Warhammer 40K, Magic the Gathering and other tabletop games return to SGCC with multiple Learn to Play zones for attendees to try out and experience the thrill of tabletop games!
SGCC Cosplay Competition – The 1st prize winner will walk home with:
● 1 x ‘Invite-Only’ Private Party with Cosplay Celebrities worth $3,888 or its equivalent
● 1 x uThrone V Gaming Massage Chair worth $1599
● 2 Nights stay at Mandarin Oriental worth $1200
● S$500
SaberMach – For the Star Wars fans, here’s your chance to wield and pose with combat lightsabers when they visit the SaberMach’s booth. Visitors will also get to enjoy lightsaber performances throughout the day!
Madame Tussauds – Be one of the first to witness the launch of the newest Marvel wax figure at Singapore Comic Con. Come dressed up as a Marvel superhero and win prizes!
BBC Studios x Bluey – BBC Studios is excited to recreate the world of Bluey in an immersive and multi-sensory experience at Singapore Comic Con! Step into the Heeler’s world where families get to engage in Bluey’s celebration of play. Fans will also get to meet and greet Bluey in person with mascot appearances planned for both days.
SGCC 2022 is introducing a new Pop Culture Food Zone featuring pop-up stores from 10
amazing local food stores to sate your hunger pangs while exploring the event!
1) LiHO
2) GoPizza
3) Blanco Court Beef Noodles
4) KRATE, Korean street food
5) Aboocha Kombucha
6) Sofnade
7) Cat and the Fiddle
8) Two Men Bagel House
9) Calli ice cream
10) Kenji Sushi Taco
Tickets are still available – do ensure that you purchase tickets from the official platform Klook. DBS card members can get up to 10% off tickets as well. If you aren’t able to attend, you can also catch AGCtv’s livestream on Bilibili.tv this weekend at – Bilibili.tv/live/10857
