Here Are 5 Cool Things You Need To Check Out At Asia Comic Con 2018

If you’ve always wanted to attend the famous San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) but have no means to get there, fret not as Malaysia is having something similar!

Asia Comic Con 2018 is Malaysia’s first ever Comic Con happening from the 13 to 15 July 2018 at Sunway Convention Centre, so you’ll be able to experience a little glimpse of what SDCC has but on a more miniscule Asian scale.

So, what does the Asia Comic Con has to offer? We were fortunate enough to attend an early morning launch on Friday morning so we got first dibs on what’s in store for you guys.

Here are the top five cool things you should check out at Asia Comic Con.

#1 Participate In The eSports Tournament To Win Up To RM50,000

You come and test la see you power or not play FIFA.

Perhaps those countless hours of playing Mobile Legends will pay off here.

Calling all eSports fans and hardcore FIFA Online gamers! If you’ve been playing online games a little too much and perhaps want to showcase your skills for a chance to win a total prize pool worth RM50,000, this is your chance!

Sign up online here and compete in FIFA Online 3 and FIFA18, or if you’re a mobile game geek, you can try your hands in the Mobile Legends challenge.

#2 Feast Your Eyes On Batman’s Cool Rides And Other Displays

If you’re a big fan of Batman, don’t miss your chance to take photos with the life-sized display of the Caped Crusader’s Tumbler and Batpod.

There are also tonnes of other exhibited items and figurines featuring characters from X-Men, Thor, Star Wars, and many more.

#3 Meet Your Favourite Artists And Rock Out With Them

Meet mao. You know mao? Get ready to sing along with mao at ACC 2018.

You might’ve been listening to their song all this while, so what if you got a chance to sing with them live? Don’t forget to catch live performances from mao, NoB, Siam Dream, Sweat 16, Higashi Kitty Band, Miracle Beats, and many more.

#4 Shop Till You Drop

Who else is obsessed with Funko Pop like us?

There are all sorts of merchandise up for sale such as Pokemon plushies, Bandai figurines, Marvel apparels, Funko Pop collectibles,card games, and even hand drawn fan art.

Psst, we also heard some of them are doing a special promotion only for those who are coming to Asia Comic Con. We’re a big fan of Funko Pop, so we’re definitely stocking up on ‘em!

#5 Dress Up To The Nines Along With Other Cosplayers

Come on, what’s a comic con without cosplayers, right? This morning we saw a few characters such as Sailor Jupiter, Chun Li, Captain America, and Superman. So, this is your chance to go full cosplay mode and mingle with other cosplayers.

You can also take photos with famous cosplayers such as Pion Kim and Aza Miyuko.

This fiesta of pop culture won’t last long, so don’t forget to grab your tickets to the convention priced at either RM30 (single day) or RM50 (three-day passes).