For a hardcore comic book fan, you would be looking forward to Red Dot Island's main annual pop-culture event, the Singapore Comic Convention (SGCC). The geek fest returns to Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 9 and 10 December 2023 with a bang. There will be two levels for fans to explore during the weekend, with the convention taking up Halls A, B, D, E and F.
Over 30 comic book guests have already been announced for the event. Many are under the agency stable Scott's Collectables, who also made their presence at SGCC last year. The agency is bringing in 13 artists and creators, including returning guests Martin Simmonds, Alan Quah, Kael Ngu and Lee InHyuk. Filipino artist Stephen Segovia, Stephanie Hans, Ingrid Gala and many more will be joining them this time round. It has been several years since Stephen Segovia is back on our shores. Red Dot Diva cannot wait to say hello to him again.
The guest announcement that was most exciting to Red Dot Diva however, was Marvel Comics' artist Peach Momoko. It was like O.M.G. She is going to be at SGCC??! Peach Momoko is insanely popular, and Red Dot Diva expects that the line for her signings is going to be long. There was an incident in NYCC 2022 where a fist fight almost broke out between retailers and fans at her booth. She was signing for free, and the retailers and influencers also lined up over and over again, making it difficult for Peach Momoko's fans to meet her to get stuff signed. It is a special opportunity for fans that Peach Momoko has agreed to be a guest at SGCC. Please do be kind to Peach Momoko and fellow attendees, and allow her fans at the convention to get a memorable moment with her. Don't be that person. Let's make SGCC a wonderful experience for Peach Momoko and her team.
Manga artist extraordinaire Chang Sheng (常勝) will be making his way to SGCC 2023 too. The Taiwanese-based artist is the creator of award-winning graphic novel OLDMAN, published by eigoMANGA. His other works include NINE LIVES MAN: TIME'S WHEEL and THE HIDDEN LEVEL. Chang Sheng rarely makes appearances, and he was invited to San Diego Comic Convention 2023 for autograph signings and a panel earlier this year. If you are a fan of Chang Sheng's books, do not miss the chance to meet the man at SGCC!
Local book store Pink Ponk Comics are also bringing in a few interesting guests to the convention. Their list includes Philippines- based Oshred, Malaysian artist Ivan Tao, Marco Santucci, Emma Wu and Maria Laura Sanapo.
Then, there are the fan favourites like Ario Anindito, Artgem, Zu Orzu and Von Randal, just to name a few. You can check out the guests announced so far from SGCC's Facebook Page!
Besides the comic book artists, Ben Abernathy, Executive Editor at DC Comics, will be at SGCC as well. He will be doing portfolio reviews, and conducting talks that weekend. So, for those who are keen to get into the comic book industry, here's your chance to get noticed!
SGCC 2023 is just one and a half months away. There will be a ton of things to see, and so many guests you would want to meet at the convention, but you would most probably be limited by time and/or money. Red Dot Diva advises that you start strategising now, and prioritise your “must-do, must meet” list. Whichever way you decide, don't forget to actually experience the convention and have fun!
Red Dot Diva and her friends from the Glam Bloggers Alliance will be interviewing exhibitors and artist alley folks prior to SGCC. Do look out for more interesting articles to be published leading up the pop-culture event of the year!
SINGAPORE COMIC CON (SGCC) 2023
Where: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Date: 9 & 10 December 2023 (Sat and Sun)
Admission: SGD 35.00 per person per day. SGD 65.00 per person for 2-day tickets.
*Kids under 12 enter FREE! (Each paying adult can be accompanied by a maximum of 2 children under 12)
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Are you a first-timer to SGCC
You can check out my SGCC 2022 Youtube videos to see what you can expect as an attendee!
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