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Comic-Con

What to look out for at Anime Fest Asia and Singapore Comic-Con 2025

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Model of Spiderman on display during Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Dec 10, 2022.
Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), previously known as Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC), is Southeast Asia's ultimate celebration of the best of Western and Asian pop culture ranging from toys, collectibles, comics and esports to cosplay.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Model of Spiderman on display during Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Dec 10, 2022.
Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), previously known as Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC), is Southeast Asia's ultimate celebration of the best of Western and Asian pop culture ranging from toys, collectibles, comics and esports to cosplay.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Director of movie sequel Demon Slayer Infinity Castle was obsessed over manga line art

Tanjiro Kamado (left) and Muichiro Tokito in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle.
Tanjiro Kamado (left) and Muichiro Tokito in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle.

Star Wars creator George Lucas brings the force to Comic-Con in historic first visit

US filmmaker George Lucas arrives for the Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art panel in Hall H of the convention center during Comic Con International in San Diego, California on July 27, 2025. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP)
US filmmaker George Lucas arrives for the Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art panel in Hall H of the convention center during Comic Con International in San Diego, California on July 27, 2025. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP)

A to Z of 2024: Marvel hero Jitter creates discourse about cultural, neurodivergent stereotypes

Sofia Yong (Earth-616) is Jitter, a Singaporean teen mutant with the ability to take on any skill or talent for one minute before crashing.
Sofia Yong (Earth-616) is Jitter, a Singaporean teen mutant with the ability to take on any skill or talent for one minute before crashing.

Forum: Fan interaction activities not apt in a public event

Design News: Singapore Comic-Con, Osim’s uCozy Heart massager, vintage and Christmas markets

Singapore Comic-Con will once again take place at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in 2024.
Singapore Comic-Con will once again take place at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in 2024.

‘Sad to see them go’: Venom star Tom Hardy on his double act for final sequel The Last Dance

Tom Hardy in Venom: The Last Dance, which opens in Singapore cinemas on Oct 24.
Tom Hardy in Venom: The Last Dance, which opens in Singapore cinemas on Oct 24.

Singaporean teen Jitter with special ability of ‘hyper-focus’ among new X-Men comic book characters

Jitter, or Singaporean Spfia Yong, is the latest Marvel mutant to feature in Marvel's X-Men comic book canon.
Jitter, or Singaporean Spfia Yong, is the latest Marvel mutant to feature in Marvel's X-Men comic book canon.

Sex trafficking victims rescued by undercover agents at Comic-Con

People in cosplay walk by the entrance to Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 26. San Diego Comic-Con is one of the world’s largest pop culture events.
People in cosplay walk by the entrance to Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 26. San Diego Comic-Con is one of the world’s largest pop culture events.

Meet the new Doctor Doom: Robert Downey Jr announces shock Marvel return at Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage at the Marvel Studios Panel during 2024 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 27, 2024 in San Diego, California.   Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage at the Marvel Studios Panel during 2024 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 27, 2024 in San Diego, California.   Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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