{"id":5527,"date":"2026-10-01T22:50:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T21:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/?p=5527"},"modified":"2026-10-08T16:30:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:30:36","slug":"san-diego-comic-con-malaga-2026-kicks-off-with-a-day-filled-with-tributes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/en\/san-diego-comic-con-malaga-2026-kicks-off-with-a-day-filled-with-tributes\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego Comic-Con M\u00e1laga 2026 Kicks Off with a Day Filled with Tributes"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1859\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image.jpeg 1859w, https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-300x220.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-500x367.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-767x563.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1200x881.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1536x1128.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-102x75.jpeg 102w, https:\/\/sandiegocomicconmalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-700x514.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1859px) 100vw, 1859px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kevin Smith, Mira Sorvino, Los Serrano, John Romita Jr., Jorge Jim\u00e9nez and more are among the names drawing huge crowds, with fans more engaged than ever<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thousands of fans began filling FYCMA from early in the morning for four days dedicated to comics, film, television, animation, video games and pop culture<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M\u00e1laga Film Festival Director Juan Antonio Vigar surprised actress Mira Sorvino with the iconic Biznaga in recognition of her career<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>M\u00e1laga, October 1, 2026.<\/strong> San Diego Comic-Con M\u00e1laga kicked off its second edition this Thursday at FYCMA (M\u00e1laga Trade Fair and Congress Center), with an opening day marked by major names from comics and entertainment, stars meeting their fans, and a packed program of activities throughout the convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the early hours of the morning, hundreds of fans had gathered outside the venue, eager to be among the first to enter this second edition, featuring new spaces and hundreds of talents. Many arrived dressed as characters from <em>Star Wars<\/em>, <em>Zelda<\/em>, Marvel and other major pop culture icons, once again making the fans themselves one of the true stars of San Diego Comic-Con M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panels, autograph sessions, meet-and-greets, live demonstrations, workshops and interactive experiences followed one another throughout a memorable day. As this release was being issued, the convention was witnessing a particularly special moment with the presentation of the M\u00e1laga Film Festival\u2019s Biznaga to Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino. After looking back on her career during a relaxed conversation, Sorvino had a brief meeting with M\u00e1laga Film Festival Director Juan Antonio Vigar, who presented her with the Golden Biznaga and explained the significance of this distinctly Malague\u00f1o flower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COMIC BOOK GREATS CELEBRATE THE ENDURING APPEAL OF SUPERHEROES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comics once again took center stage from the very beginning of the convention. John Romita Jr., one of the artists behind this edition\u2019s official posters, started the day signing for fans in Artists\u2019 Alley, which this year brings together more than 90 artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shortly afterward, Hall M welcomed Jorge Jim\u00e9nez, John Romita Jr., Pepe Larraz and Dan Mora for \u201cMatin\u00e9e: Always Superheroes,\u201d the first panel of this year\u2019s edition. Four leading comic book artists shared their perspectives on characters that have spanned generations, reflecting on the creative process, the relationship between writers and artists, and the ability of comics to connect with new audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Romita Jr. recalled one of the best pieces of advice he ever received from his father: \u201cDon\u2019t take criticism personally, use it as inspiration. There will always be someone better than you, smarter or better-looking. Don\u2019t get angry or cry about it. Use it to your advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pepe Larraz also emphasized the importance of connecting with the person on the other side of the page: \u201cMaking comics can be very lonely, but finding that emotional connection with the reader is the most important thing to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jorge Jim\u00e9nez, meanwhile, spoke about the influence of manga on his work, even when drawing American superheroes. \u201cIt\u2019s in my linework, even if it\u2019s unconscious. I\u2019ve always admired it, and it\u2019s in my DNA,\u201d he explained. Addressing several Fine Arts students from the University of M\u00e1laga interested in entering the industry, the artist also offered some advice: \u201cBe patient, enjoy what you do, and someone will notice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program dedicated to the ninth art continued with sessions including \u201cJourney into Darkness: A Deep Dive into Horror Comics,\u201d featuring \u00c1lvaro Mart\u00ednez Bueno, Chris Condon, Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Michael Walsh, and \u201cSl\u00e1ine: Outcast. King. Legend,\u201d with Pat Mills and Glenn Fabry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KARL URBAN AND AYA CASH THRILL THE FANS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most eagerly awaited moments of opening day came with Karl Urban and Aya Cash, stars of <em>The Boys<\/em>, who drew a large crowd to Hall M for \u201cGolden Hour: Karl Urban &amp; Aya Cash.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amid jokes, memories and numerous questions from the audience, the two reflected on villains and antiheroes, as well as some of the characters that have defined their careers. Urban expressed particular gratitude for the welcome he received in M\u00e1laga and for the opportunity to meet his fans: \u201cIt\u2019s something I\u2019ve been looking forward to for a long time.\u201d Aya Cash even treated the audience to her own demonstration of her powers on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans did not miss the opportunity to ask questions, including which superpower they would choose in real life. Cash opted for the ability to change people\u2019s minds, while Urban chose teleportation so he could spend more time with his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another highlight featured Kevin Smith, Jason Lee and Jason Mewes, who shared stories, memories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the View Askewniverse, the interconnected universe that for more than three decades has brought together films, characters, comics and pop culture through titles such as <em>Clerks<\/em>, <em>Mallrats<\/em>, <em>Chasing Amy<\/em>, <em>Dogma<\/em> and <em>Jay and Silent Bob<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LOS SERRANO REUNITE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spanish television also took center stage at the start of San Diego Comic-Con M\u00e1laga 2026 with one of the day\u2019s most nostalgic reunions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antonio Resines, Fran Perea, Natalia S\u00e1nchez, Antonio Molero, V\u00edctor El\u00edas and Jorge Jurado reunited for \u201cLos Serrano: The Reunion,\u201d bringing much of the family from one of Spanish television\u2019s most popular series back together on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, they read the opening of the script from the first episode, which premiered twenty years ago and was narrated by young Curro, played by Jorge Jurado, in front of an audience deeply familiar with the series. As V\u00edctor El\u00edas noted, \u201calthough it wasn\u2019t the most educational show in the world, every episode had a moral.\u201d Humor was their trademark both on and off screen: they confessed that they sometimes had to film scenes separately because they simply could not stop laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spanish fiction was also represented by Juan G\u00f3mez-Jurado, Koldo Serra and Adriana Torrebejano in \u201cReina Roja: Loba Negra. From Page to Screen: The Making of Season 2,\u201d where they shared behind-the-scenes stories from the second season, which was filmed in M\u00e1laga and Fuengirola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FROM ANIME TO GUNDAM: FANS GET IN ON THE ACTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the major panels, San Diego Comic-Con M\u00e1laga launched an extensive program from day one designed for fans eager to get moving, create and play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the areas offering continuous activities throughout all four days of the convention is The Gundam Base, where every hour from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM attendees can take part in the Gundam Workshop and build their own RX-78-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live art could also be found throughout the venue. Rub\u00e9n Belloso began painting a work inspired by <em>The Lord of the Rings<\/em> in Exhibitor Hall Garden, while illustrator Salva Esp\u00edn started work on the piece that will complete the comic-book bench created in Exhibitor Hall Town by BBVA, Official Main Sponsor, and Warner\u2019s Clayface stand began to be covered in clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creators\u2019 District also hosted a self-applied FX makeup demonstration by Bego\u00f1a \u201cBB,\u201d inspired by <em>Teen Wolf<\/em>, as well as \u201cArt and Cosplay: The Artist\u2019s Journey,\u201d featuring Mingjue Helen Chen and cosplayers Gehe and Ayu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anime fans also had one of their major appointments in Studio M with Miyako Jing\u016b and Mitsumasa Kimura, two Japanese animation professionals associated with titles including <em>Sailor Moon<\/em>, <em>Captain Tsubasa<\/em>, <em>Naruto<\/em> and <em>Dragon Ball Z<\/em>. Kimura worked live, creating several drawings in front of dozens of young animation fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nintendo experiences, K-Zone activities dedicated to Korean culture and music, and the many other activities spread throughout the venue rounded out an opening day in which fans could go from spectators to active participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Diego Comic-Con M\u00e1laga 2026 will continue through Sunday at FYCMA, with three more days dedicated to comics, film, television, animation, video games and the many different expressions of pop culture, with plenty more surprises still to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The convention is supported by the FEDER Andaluc\u00eda 2021\u20132027 Programme and the Regional Government of Andalusia, further strengthening its position as one of Europe\u2019s leading meeting places for pop culture fans and professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M\u00e1laga, October 1, 2026. 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