Khalel Vallo in Hong Kong
The inaugural “Hong Kong Comic Con 2026” concluded yesterday after a three-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, attracting visitors, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts from Hong Kong and neighbouring cities including Macau and Shenzhen.
Held from Friday through yesterday, the convention brought together comic book creators, entertainment personalities, collectors, and fans.
Hong Kong icon Louis Koo Tin-lok, the convention’s official ambassador, officiated at the opening ceremony on Friday morning. Addressing the ceremony, Koo reflected on the launch of the city’s first Comic Con. “This year’s Comic Con is the first in Hong Kong”, Koo underlined, noting that organisers had spent the past few months preparing for the event and learning the process step by step.
He added: “I hope that this year’s Comic Con can help Hong Kong become a better city”, encouraging attendees to share their feedback so future editions could continue to improve. The exhibition floor featured a variety of themed attractions and merchandise booths, including a Star Wars display, a large figure of Son Goku, collectibles such as Funko Pop! figures, video game merchandise and an artist’s alley showcasing international comic creators.
Among the featured artists were Bob Layton, the “definitive artist” of Marvel Comics’ Iron Man; Stephen Segovia, known for his works on Marvel and DC Comics; David Angelo Roman, recognised for work related to Star Wars and Rick and Morty projects; and Agnes Garbowska, known for her contributions to My Little Pony comics.
The event also hosted several international film and television personalities, featuring Hannibal’s Mads Mikkelsen, Back to the Future’s Christopher Lloyd, The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus, Stranger Things’ Jamie Campbell Bower, Harry Potter’s Katie Leung, Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito, Star Wars’ Daniel Logan, and Lovely Runner’s Byeon Woo-seok.
Cosplayers from across the region also participated in the event, contributing to the atmosphere alongside exhibitions, merchandise displays and fan activities.
As the first event of its kind in Hong Kong, Comic Con 2026 drew a mix of international guests, artists and fans, highlighting growing interest in comics, film, gaming and cosplay culture in the region.
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Hong Kong icon Louis Koo Tin-lok addresses the inaugural three-day “Hong Kong Comic Con 2026” opening ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Friday.
(From left to right) Daniel Logan, Mads Mikkelsen, Byeon Woo-seok, Louis Koo Tin-lok, Christopher Lloyd, Norman Reedus, and Giancarlo Esposito pose during Friday’s opening ceremony. – Photos: Khalel Vallo
