As a full-time journalist, part-time gamer, and Marvel/DC enthusiast, Comic Con felt like my natural habitat. So on Day 1 of Comic Con Delhi 2025, I put on my walking shoes, packed my backpack and headed to Okhla NSIC with an optimistic sense of what the day might hold. Comic Con always promises a mix of chaos and colour, along with the kind of fandom energy you simply cannot recreate anywhere else. And this year’s Delhi edition delivered enough charm and pockets of excitement to remind me why people keep coming back year after year.
I spent the entire day drifting between halls, food stalls, gaming corners and other kiosks. By the time I left, my feet were begging for mercy, my phone’s battery had given up, and my bag felt heavier than it had any right to be. But five moments stood out, almost instantly, as the ones that made the long day feel genuinely worthwhile.
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You can’t walk far at Comic Con without spotting a cosplayer, and that’s honestly the best part about it. This year too, cosplayers shone in all their glory and obliged fans with photos every now and then. For me, the best moment came when I got a chance to say hello to Pikachu and pose for some picture-perfect moments. There was also Chainsaw Man, Superman, and others.
By noon, my camera roll had quietly filled with quick snaps from these encounters. These small moments created the feeling that I was stepping briefly into the worlds I love, even if just for a picture or a brief interaction.
Crunchyroll’s booth was hard to miss. The bright anime mural and balloon, the looping scenes from popular shows and the large sakura tree replica drew a steady stream of fans throughout the day. It also acted as a picture-perfect spot and would probably be all over social media for the next few days. Then there was also a Spy Family-themed room, which reminded me just how much I adored Aanya and her world. The Crunchyroll booth was consistently lively, with people stopping for photos, discussing new seasons and just enjoying walking through the anime world.
Just a short walk away, Kinder Joy teamed up with DC for the most visually appealing booths at the event.
Walking inside felt a bit like entering a tiny slice of Gotham City. A low fog covered the floor, drifting around our shoes as large screens played Gotham visuals in the background. At the centre of the booth stood a detailed miniature model of the city, complete with dimly lit streets and tiny buildings that people kept bending down to inspect.
Harley Quinn, Batman, Joker and The Flash appeared as life-sized cutouts along the walls, creating just enough of a thematic nudge without turning the space into a full-blown theme park. Kids posed with Batman, adults pretended to clash with Joker, and the fog machine kept rolling the entire time, adding a slightly theatrical feel to the whole setup. It wasn’t loud or flashy, but it had an atmosphere. And in the middle of a crowded hall, that little pocket of Gotham felt unexpectedly immersive.
One of my favourite moments came not from a big brand booth but from a quiet aisle in the indie creators’ section. I stopped at a table displaying retro-style comics and picked up a Chacha Chaudhary magazine to give to my dad. That’s when I ended up meeting Faisal Mohammad, the founder of Garbage Bin Studios.
What started as a quick purchase turned into a long, genuinely engaging conversation. Faisal walked me through some of his newer works based on characters from the Chacha Chaudhary universe, explaining how he is trying to reintroduce them to a generation that may have only heard these names second-hand. His table was filled with sketches, prints and drafts that blended nostalgia with a modern touch without losing the original charm.
He also spoke about animation and the importance of traditional hand-drawing in an era where everything is becoming digital. According to him, the discipline of drawing by hand teaches an artist patience, proportion and rhythm, things that software alone can’t always replicate. It was refreshing to hear someone talk so passionately about preserving the craft behind the characters we grew up with.
In a hall dominated by bright screens and loud franchises, this quiet conversation reminded me that Comic Con still has space for creators who care deeply about Indian comics and want to keep their legacy alive.
Sony’s PlayStation booth also pulled in crowds this year. The main attraction was the Ghost of Yotei-themed PS5 faceplates and controllers, which had a clean winter aesthetic that fans loved. People stopped frequently to take photos, check out the detailing and ask about availability. Both faceplates and the controller were available to buy at the booth. Apart from this, there were some quick contests being held from time to time, offering a chance for visitors to win PS5 merchandise.
There were also a few gameplay stations where visitors could try out PS5 titles. For shoppers, there were special discounts on PlayStation consoles, controllers, as well as games.
No Comic Con visit is complete without the ritual of spending more money than planned. When I went in, I told myself I would stick to essentials. But that promise lasted for about twenty minutes.
The merch stalls were a mix of indie artists selling handmade prints, established vendors with licensed collectables and smaller creators offering everything from wall hangings to fridge magnets. I ended up buying yet another Harry Potter wand, a plushie, a katana, way too many badges, and more. The joy, as always, was in discovering items you didn’t know you wanted until you saw them.
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