Puerto Rico Comic Con is full of fun, talent and innovation in its second day

The sun, heavy traffic and long walks did not stop thousands of young and old who came to enjoy the second day. Puerto Rico Comic Con (PRCC)It was filled with local merchants and artists who combined their love of popular culture with their talent and innovation.

Thousands of “Geekricans” packed the Pedro Rossello Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan for the variety of available spots, such as special guest appearances by artists. Giancarlo EspositoThe actor is recognized for his iconic roles in series like “Breaking Bad” and “The Mandalorian”; Zach AguilarThe voice behind iconic anime characters, including Tanjiro Kamado in “Demon Slayer”; Rose MarquandThe standout actor for his performance in “The Walking Dead,” bringing the Red Skull to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; Cameron Monaghan, who shined for his versatility in the series “Gotham” and “Shameless”; And Charles SouleWriter and comic book writer at Marvel and DC Comics.

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Meanwhile, others enjoyed those privileges Over 400 vendors They attended and shared their interest in popular culture and its various aspects.

“Ranky” Garcia ColonThe creator of Tripletta Studio expressed great joy in seeing young and old alike enjoying an environment where different tastes come together in harmony and happiness.

“I've supported Comic Con since its inception, before it was called Puerto Rico Comic Con, and Tripletta Studios was a shirt business with my art, so I always had my little table and now I have my comics and cartoons on video. , so my little schedule has evolved like a convention,” said the artist behind the comic. “I Pack” And “Saving Point”as well as political satirical caricature “Nothing”.

“Rangi” highlighted her happiness at finding herself at number 300. “Balmakul” He shared the space with other artists from the patio, who spoke to the public interested in their proposals.

“I've seen a lot of people hanging out here, greeting each other, from families to the elderly,” said the Puerto Rican, adding that the public's reception exceeded his expectations, especially when they saw products such as “Politipunch,” a card game in which the country's political figures are “Pokémon.” Mama Era” is a face-to-face card game in style, a graphic novel where the illustrator reflects on her experiences with motherhood, and “A Story Without Colors”, a coloring book where she shares a historical event that marked the nation with her humor.

Paula MartinezDragonCoop's co-founder said he didn't expect his venue, which represents a “farm of magical dragons,” to attract visitors to the giant event.

Martinez shared that her proposal was born after talking with her agronomist husband, Gabriel Mendez, about creating a universe that combined her love of magical creatures and her love of chickens. That beautiful world is now reflected in keychains, posters and computer mats.

“People loved it. “We are constantly connecting with new people and the sales are very good,” said the artist, who is working hard to release his brand's logo in the form of a stuffed animal and magical snakes called “The Hidden Critter Club”. They win hearts with their tenderness. are trying

Meanwhile, Alberto CarrilloThe creator of Alpha 3D Labs enjoyed the attention of onlookers who stopped by to see his colorful dragons created in 3D printing.

Carrillo revealed First hour His plan is to teach the world about the possibilities of this tool, which can recreate everything from mundane objects like pencils to large-scale characters like “Yoshi” from “Super Mario World” and Pinocchio from Disney World. .

“The possibilities of 3-D printing are endless. It's for people of all ages, it's never too late to start playing with it, and creating beautiful worlds is possible,” said the creator.

For his creatures, Carrillo said, it arose to demonstrate that beyond printing existing ideas, it opens doors to start unique proposals and turn them into reality.

“We really created a family, each with their own character, some with hearts, others following one of the four elements and even different cultures,” he pointed out.

In fact, the creator admitted to this media outlet that the figure's sales, which fluctuate between $20 and $50, surprised him.

“People stopped, asked about them and bought them. We keep producing because they keep buying them,” Carrillo said.

Puerto Rico Comic Con continues tomorrow, Sunday, as it celebrates its third and final day. Conference tickets are available at Ticketera.