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,

The biggest fan event in the world is expanding internationally, as San Diego Comic-Con sets its first annual event in Spain.

Culture is truly borderless. San Diego Comic Con, the legendary event for fans of comics, cinema and pop culture in general, is coming to Europe for the

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.

San Diego Comic-Con is officially set to kick off its first international event this September.

Comic-Con International ( SDCC) is setting sail for Málaga, Spain. Through an agreement facilitated by IMG Licensing, the acclaimed event is traveling outside the U.S. for the first time. A European debut is slated for September.

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.