Visakhapatnam welcomed its first edition of Comic Con on October 10 and 11, 2026, at the Kalam Convention Centre in the AMTZ campus. The two-day event brought together comic-book readers, anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and creators.

The convention featured artwork and creator displays from names including Holy Cow Entertainment and Yali Dream Creations, along with pop-culture merchandise, gaming arenas and virtual reality attractions. Fans appeared in costumes inspired by characters such as Captain America, Rapunzel and Anya from Spy x Family.

Film director and screenwriter Meher Ramesh attended the event. The entertainment programme included comedy acts, a performance by The Fluteboxers, a cosplay contest and music performances featuring Vizag-based hip-hop act C-SHORA and Telugu rapper Roll Rida. The debut adds a new destination for pop-culture fans in Visakhapatnam.