Chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2 is back for another year. The show will once again bring together a remarkable lineup of talent, gaming stars, authors, illustrators, and anime guests. Whether youre a fan of comic books, cosplay, video games, anime, tv shows. Imagine being this close to the hand that drew green lantern. Christopher borrelli contact reporter its stan lee s world. Chicago cbs the chicago comic and entertainment expo is underway at mccormick place. C2e2 convention brings beloved comic, film characters to life at. Each year it brings dozens of special guests to mccormick place, along with merchandise, cosplay competitions, panels and screenings. Connected to mccormick places showroom floor, our hotel offers a modern place to meet and retreat near michigan avenue. Located on chicagos lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, the mccormick place campus provides worldclass facilities that can accommodate just about. April 24, 2015 see photos from the annual chicago comic and entertainment expo 2015 at mccormick place. Hi, at the new york comic con we announced a new event called c2e2 and it will be coming to chicago, mccormick place, lakeside. Best comic book conventions for chicago kids chicago parent.
For our third year in a row, swe exhibited at c2e2, the chicago comic and entertainment expo at mccormick place, from february 28march 1. They are here to help you place your technology order, answer questions about services, and be your liaison to inhouse tradesmen on planning services for specific needs. Its where authors, booksellers, distributors, librarians, literary agents, publishers and more unite to build. Wbbm newsradios mike krauser got in using a secret handshake, and offers his impressions. Its the largest pop culture convention in the midwest. If youre driving to the expo, parking can be expensive. We are most interested in pre1970s issues, but we offer bulk rates for modern books. Chicago wls the chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2 is the largest pop culture convention in the midwest and its celebrating its 10 year anniversary at. C2e2 2019 will take place march 22nd to march 24th at chicagos mccormick place. C2e2 convention brings beloved comic, film characters to life at mccormick place the annual celebration of all things pop culture runs through sunday.
The chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2 for short turns mccormick place into a popculture mecca, stocked with mountains of books and merchandise as wel go to the content go to the footer. What better place to promote a superhero comic series than a comic book convention. Chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2 is back for another. C2e2 is the largest fandom event to take place annually since 2010 in chicago. Chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2 02282020. Whether youre a fan of comic books, cosplay, video. The chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2 for short turns mccormick place into a popculture mecca, stocked with mountains of books and. C2e2 convention brings beloved comic, film characters to. The inaugural event was held april 1618, 2010 at the mccormick place in chicago. C2e2 chicago comic and entertainment expo calendar of. Held for the first time on april 1618, 2010 in chicagos mccormick place, it has an. Chicago comics is interested in your old comic books. Visitors can find the latest and the best in the fields of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games. The convention included dozens of professional and amateur comic book.
Chicago comic con and anime convention dates in illinois. This year the extraordinary expo vill be held april 68 in the south building at mccormick place convention center. Experience c2e2, where pop culture comes to chicago. Photo above from c2e2 please support local chicago businesses and check out local chicago comic book stores. C2e2 2019 is running march 2224 in the south building at mccormick place convention center. Top websites about mccormick place comic convention. Located on chicago s lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, the mccormick place campus provides worldclass facilities that can accommodate just about any event. Located within walking distance of soldier field and wintrust arena in chicagos south loop neighborhood, hyatt regency mccormick place redefines the convention center hotel experience. Checking in from c2e2 at mccormick place time out chicago. Reedpop, the worlds largest producer of pop culture events, is creating another incredible experience that will represent the ultimate experience for fans to. A popup bookstore and literary extravaganza to connect chicago publishers and authors to their readers.
Event organizer reedpop has provided with the opportunity to reveal the cover to this years c2e2 program. C2e2 espouses that all nerds need a place to call home. Comic convention celebrates 10 year anniversary in chicago. Pack expo international packaging trade show chicago 2020. The event drew one of the top comic book dealers in the world to chicago, and hes brought in some milliondollar marvels. Superheroes, villains, artistry and inclusiveness in.
Our goal at c2e2 is to bring in your favorite comic book creators, renowned writers, and silver screen celebs to a personable setting, so our fans can have a onceinalifetime experience with their favorite artists, authors, and actors. Plan on attending the chicago comic and entertainment expo also known as c2e2 c2e2 runs from march 18 through march 20th this year. Chicago comic and entertainment expo things to do in. The mccormick place technology services department is more than the labor team that helps you during movein. Chicago wls the chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2 is the largest pop culture convention in the midwest and its celebrating its 10 year anniversary at mccormick place in chicago. From a show floor packed with hundreds of exhibitors and artist alley members, to panels, autograph sessions and screening rooms featuring sneak. C2e2 comic convention underway at mccormick place cbs.
Mccormick place at 2301 s king dr, chicago, il 60616, usa. March 14, 2020 march 15, 2020 quad cities comic con rock island, illinois davenport. C2e2 chicago 2020 comiccon walkthrough cosplay mccormick. Head over to the conventions website to learn more. Below are our picks out of the many cons coming to chicago in 2019.
An inside look as c2e2 prepares to open cbs chicago. You can meet your favorite comic book artists, creators and celebrities, while. Chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2 this is a newer con, having started in 2010, but its quickly grown to be a monster rivalling comic con. The books we are most looking to buy are comics with a. The chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2 is right around the corner.
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