The Montreal Comiccon (French: Le Comiccon de Montréal), under its current form, was launched in 2006 as "Montreal Comic-Con". The event features comic books]], toys, games, science-fiction]], horror fiction|horror]], anime]], non-sport cards and collectibles. It is held 2 times a year at the Palais des congrès de Montréal|Palais des Congrès]] convention center]] in downtown Montreal]], with the biggest of the 2 shows (the "Comiccon") taking place in September and lasting 3 days.