Aamir Sajjad, a pop culture enthusiast, launched Pakistan’s first Superman and Christopher Reeve fan club on Friday. At the launch event, he also announced Comic Con Pakistan, a pop culture festival that will take place on January 31, 2026, at the Karachi Expo Centre.
As part of the pre-launch event, Sajjad also revealed a life-sized Superman statue from his personal collection. The statue was unveiled at the Comic Con Pakistan head office in Clifton, Karachi. The event also coincided with the release of a new Superman movie directed by James Gunn and distributed by Warner Bros Pictures.
While comic conventions are still growing in popularity in Pakistan, cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad have already seen passionate fans, cosplayers, and collectors building strong communities. Sajjad shared plans to take Comic Con to the next level, expanding it to studios and cafés and even inviting Hollywood stars.
Sajjad’s love for movies started in childhood. Over the past 20 to 30 years, he built a massive collection of original Hollywood movie items.
“I now have more than 5,000 collectibles,” he said. “These include Rambo’s knives and bullet casings fired at King Kong, signed by filmmaker Peter Jackson.”
Despite little support from his family, he stayed committed to his dream of launching a full Comic Con in Pakistan.
Sajjad also revealed that Superhero Pakistan, the official mascot for the event, is based on the Pakistani flag. He said a major film project based on the character is already in development.
HKC Entertainment, the official distributor of many Hollywood movies in Pakistan, has also partnered with Comic Con Pakistan.
At the event, Sajjad remembered one of his previous exhibitions at IVS Gallery. “Children came to see it, some of them had special needs,” he said. “They met superheroes and left feeling happy and inspired. That moment kept me going.”
Sajjad added, “Who exactly is a ‘Superman’ and what does he do? Anyone who changes other people’s lives is a Superman.” He also mentioned that he has created over 500 original superhero characters.
Journalist Khursheed Hyder, who attended the launch, said she was “very impressed” by Sajjad. “He’s always on the go, doing different things,” she said. “It’s not an easy hobby; it takes a lot of time, money, and thought.” She also praised how realistic the Superman statue looked.
Talking about her childhood love for the hero, she said, “When you make a person famous, you start liking what they represent. Superman was larger than life; we read the comics, watched him on TV and in films. He stood for justice, goodness, and helping others. That leaves an impact on you.”
Another guest, Saima Hashim, said, “It’s a big step forward for the creative industry here. This platform will open countless opportunities for everyone, especially the youth, to showcase their talents, express themselves, and connect with like-minded communities.”
The Superman statue, which has real eyebrows, crystal eyes, and lifelike hair, has been with Sajjad for nearly 15 years. He shared that a close friend who works at a major art studio helped him design every detail, from the pose to the base.
Sajjad also announced that several mini-events are planned before the main Comic Con launch next year. These smaller events are all part of the “road to Comic Con” campaign.
