Speaking to Khaleej Times ahead of the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC 2022), Rashid Mohammed Zubair Al Farooq, CEO of Speedy Comics and Collectibles Group – the sponsors of the ‘Meet the Stars’ section – said that fans in the region are “just getting started” on the pop culture phenomenon.

Over time, Farook acquired over 40,000 comic books for his personal collection. Then six years ago his wife said it was cluttering up their home. His son then suggested that he get involved at MEFCC (Middle East Film and Comic-Con), and start selling comics.

Times Square Center welcomed the talented comic writer, editor and actor Bob Layton, CEO of speedy comics well-known for his work on Marvel Comics such as Iron Man, Hercules and co-founding Valiant Comics with Jim Shooter.