Time to dig out the green body paint and the Spandex suit—the Chicago Comic Con is coming. Wizard World’s annual fantasy extravaganza features guest celebrities and wares calculated to impress the discriminating geek.
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Fanboys and girls can stop by the exhibit booths in Artists’ Alley, sit in on a Q&A, get their pictures taken with a star, and, of course, buy stuff. This year’s roster of special guests draws from the realms of film (Harry Potter‘s Draco Malfoy, Tom Felton; cult actor/director Bruce Campbell), TV (cast members from Smallville, NCIS, True Blood, Fullmetal Alchemist), wrestling (WWE champ John Cena), and comics (Marvel icon Stan Lee, DC mainstay Neal Adams).
8/9-8/12, Thu-Fri noon-8 PM, Sat 10 AM-7 PM, Sun 10 AM-5 PM, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River, Road Rosemont, wizardworld.com, $35-$45 per day, $75-$85 for a four-day pass, $199.99 for a VIP pass. Many privileges and events cost extra, check website for details.
