Darth Vader, Stormtroopers and R2D2 helped celebrate the unveiling of the first official SDCC-licensed event outside the U.S., set to take place in Andalucía in late September.

Málaga, Spain, is primed to take center stage in the world of pop culture when it hosts the first-ever international edition of the iconic San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). For over five decades, SDCC has been a can’t-miss event for fans and creators of comics,

Con's first official spinoff outside of San Diego, will be in San Diego Comic-Con: Málaga in Spain, this September

San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is hosting its inaugural international event in Malaga, Spain, from September 25 to 28. This expansion marks SDCC's first step outside the U.S., bringing its unique pop culture celebration to European fans and creators.

Malaga will be the first international San Diego Comic-Con branded event. There are, however, several Comic Con Experience events held across the globe, including Brazil, Germany, and Mexico.