The inaugural Hong Kong Comic Con attracted massive crowds of pop culture fans and global vendors, with giant statues of popular anime characters on display. Organizers are optimistic about strong business over the three-day event.

Pop culture fans packed the inaugural Hong Kong edition of Comic Con, an exhibition featuring international and local animated figures and products, fuelling hopes among digital entertainment vendors that business will be strong over the three-day event that ends on Sunday. Giant statues of characters from Japanese hits such as Dragon Ball and One Piece dominated the crowded show floor at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday. Hollywood stars Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and...