August 14 - 16, 2026

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.

FRANK MILLER EXPERIENCES

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 6 PM

Get ready to dive into the shadows of Gotham with the creator of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. You'll score exclusive backstage access with a private welcome talk before everyone else gets in, priority seating, and signed collectibles to take home. Pick either the Frank Miller Experience or Frank Miller Sketch Package and lock in those coveted autographs. Get up close and personal with comic book legend Frank Miller.

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.