Dressed as “Chainsawman,” a fan views a celebrity autograph he just obtained during the Fan Expo Chicago comic and pop culture convention Saturday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
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Comic and pop culture fans, many portraying a multitude of characters, packed the exhibition hall to obtain celebrity autographs, visit with comic artists and purchase merchandise during the Fan Expo Chicago Saturday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
Comic art is displayed during the Fan Expo Chicago comic and pop culture convention Saturday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
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Savannah Newcomb of Antioch portrays the evil queen from Snow White during the Fan Expo Chicago comic and pop culture convention Saturday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
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From Spiderman to Bugs Bunny and everything in between, there was something for everyone at the event. Celebrities included William Shatner from “Star Trek,” Mark Hamill from “Star Wars” and Marisa Tomei, known in part for her Oscar-winning performance in the film “My Cousin Vinny” and a guest appearance on “Seinfeld.” Tomei also plays Aunt May in several of the latest “Spider-Man” franchise movies.
AJ Conte of Madison Heights, Michigan. is dressed as Doctor Octopus from “Spider-Man” during the Fan Expo Chicago comic and pop culture convention Saturday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
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Those attending the event in elaborate costumes found themselves to be at the center of attention with other guests and happily posed for group photos, particularly in the area of the front foyer.
People attending the Fan Expo Chicago comic and pop culture convention, many of them wearing costumes, make their way through the crowded exhibition hall Saturday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
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Fan Expo Chicago continues from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday.