August 15 - 17, 2025

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

FAN EXPO Chicago

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COMIC ATTRACTIONS

KAPOW! SZZZKT! Prepare for a rip-roaring time with a bunch of legendary creators and hard-to-find comics. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive all of the best comic updates.

MEET LEGENDARY COMIC CREATORS

Comic Legends, Pro Comic Book artists, and amazing writers will be with us all weekend long. Be sure to drop by the Comic Creator area next to Artist Alley to meet them and geek out over their amazing work.

GET YOUR COMIC BOOKS AUTOGRAPHED

Have a comic created by someone on our guest list? Bring it to the show to get it signed by the original artist.

Note: Some guests may have autograph fees and/or signing limits. Please check with creators individually.

COMIC PANELS & WORKSHOPS

Are you an aspiring comic artist? Take your craft to the next level at our amazing panels and workshops hosted by the pros of the industry. You'll learn drawing techniques, storytelling devices, and more that'll really help bring your work to life.

SKETCH DUELS

Check out your favorite comic artists as they go “pen-to-pen”, and be entered to win the original art they produce once they’re done. An amazing experience to witness, these friendly competitions show who has the edge in comic book illustration.

SYMBOLS OF STEEL

Time travel, Kryptonian-style. Search the venue for 8 hidden Superman logos, each from a different era. Pick up a clue sheet and trace the evolution of the Man of Steel—can you find them all? Suit up and find out. Grab yours while supplies last.

LIVE ART ZONE

Pull up a chair while top comic artists draw live, swap stories, and answer your questions. It’s chill, it’s creative, and it’s all happening in the Community Zone.

KUBERT SCHOOL SKILLS LAB

Do you love drawing? Whether you're new to the world of illustration or already taking classes, hone in your skills by taking a class from the talented instructors at The Joe Kubert School. Visit their booth on the show floor for free skills lab lessons and to watch master artists at work.

Friday, August 8: 4:00-4:20 PM
Saturday, August 9: 12:00-12:20 PM, 2:00-2:20 PM
Sunday, August 10:12:00-12:20 PM, 3:00-3:20 PM

KUBERT SCHOOL PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

Bring your portfolio to The Joe Kubert School booth and connect with industry pros offering real-time feedback, tips, and insight into the world of comics.

Friday, August 8: 5:00-6:00 PM
Saturday, August 9: 10:30-11:30 AM, 3:00-4:00PM
Sunday, August 10: 10:30-11:30 AM

ARTIST INSIGHT

Level up your skills with real-time feedback from pro comic artists. Swing by participating tables with your portfolio and get advice, tips, and honest insight from the experts.

BOOTLEG SAFARI

Join Effin' Birds creator Aaron Reynolds and a very special guest for a hilarious deep dive into the weird world of bootleg merchandise—like a Baby Yoda that vomits toothpaste, or a Thomas The Tank Engine with guns.