Heena Kausar New Delhi, Feb 18 (PTI) Wilma Flintstone of the famous Flinstones comic book series, dressed in her trademark white mini and matching stone necklace conversing to simpleton villager Suppandi, one of the most popular characters from Tinkle, may greet visitors at the ongoing Comic Con 2012 here. The convention of comics and graphic novel publishers, artists and writers offers an opportunity for those who believe in the world of comics and yearn to live in the pages of their favorite comics, a chance to fulfil their childhood dream. Just walking into the venue Dilli Haat here dressed up as your favourite comic character a visitor can even win a trip to Disney Land in Hong Kong. However, those below the age 13 years are offered bicycles as prizes. "Our costume contest- 'Cosplay' has two categories, one for children under 13 and other for people above this age. The winner in under 13 years category will be given a Bicycle. Winner in above 13 years category will get a free trip to Disney Land Hong Kong", Manleen Kaur Communications Head, Comic Con told PTI. Dressed in red, golden and blue, 22-year old Ishita poses as her favourite DC Comics superheroine, Wonder Woman along with her friends Deepti and Zaira who have dressed up as Super Woman and Harley Quinn respectively. "We are here for the love of comic characters, especially super heroines. It's great fun to get dressed up like them", says Ishita. Comic books, magazines, CDs of comic series, posters of comic characters and superheroes, mugs, T-shirts, badges, can be found at the 80 odd stalls in the 2nd Annual Indian Comics Convention at Dilli Haat, that began here yesterday. MORE PTI HKR
