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Press Start to Enter an Alternate Universe: ComicCon Tashkent 2025
If, for some people, early August in Tashkent means watermelons and the end of the chilli season, for several thousand geeks it means open portals to Latveria, Hogwarts, Westeros, Novigrad, Pandora and dozens of other incredible worlds packed into Humo Arena. HD magazine went to ComicCon Tashkent 2025 to see what happened when reality and fiction were mixed into one wonderfully chaotic, colourful cocktail.
According to event organiser Javokhir Riskiev, aka Tony Kark, ComicCon Tashkent 2025 was at least twice the size of last year’s event. “You could see it with the naked eye. A lot of people were saying, ‘It’s a whole different level this year.’ Of course, there were a few little things we’ll fine-tune, but overall I’m happy,” he says.
The biggest difference this year was the number of partners and activities. “There were so many that by the end we physically couldn’t fit everyone in. But, you know, that’s a nice problem to have, when more people want to take part than you can accommodate,” Riskiev says.
There was plenty of positive feedback this time around. “Ninety-five per cent was pure positivity. People thanked us and shared their emotions. For me, that matters more than any figures.”
Looking ahead, Riskiev is keeping his plans under wraps, but promises that the festival will only get bigger.
ComicCon Tashkent has already become a landmark event for our country, and in the future I think it will become one of the key events for the entire region. Even without advertising abroad, we attracted more than 500 tourists this year. And this is only the beginning.
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