What: 1st Manila Comic Con
When: August 8-9, 2009 10am -9pm
Where: SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 1 – 2

The Manila Comic Con was postponed last year, but now it’s full steam ahead.

Here’s the official press release:

Well, the long night is nearly over. Prepare. The sun is coming, so buckle up, Manila!

This year, The Next Big Event… just got even BIGGER!!!

Hobbylink Productions, Inc. is proud to present the event that is destined to be the ULTIMATE hobbyist’ convention in the Philippines:

THE 1ST MANILA COMIC-CON!

Get ready as local pop culture history is set to be re-written on August 8 and 9, 2009; at the SM MEGATRADE HALLS 1 and 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City!

Yes. Biggest can’t be the BEST, unless there would be, AND OF COURSE THERE WOULD BE:

• More celebrated local and international Filipino Comic Book Artists to meet!
• More eye-popping exhibits of comic book art, larger-than-life original sculptures and hard to find toys!
• More booths to start or expand your collection at great prices!
• More programs including fascinating panel discussions and COSPLAY!

And since everything is MORE, the only thing we need more of is YOU! So mark your calendars and be part of history.

The 1st Manila Comic Con. Don’t be left out. Be READY.

source: manilacomicon

Again, details for the event are still sketchy as of the moment but I’m pretty sure things will clear up in the coming weeks/days.