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,

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.

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.