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Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. Donald e stephens convention center, 5555 n river rd, rosemont cost. In 2015, the event became an annual trend, as each year saw a new entry in the star wars saga. Comic convention calendar dec 30, 2019 each weekend, in cities large and small, readers and fans can meet and interact with other fans, publishers, and celebrities at conventions dedicated to comics, science fiction, fantasy, media, gaming, anime, manga, and other topics of interest. Commonly, comic conventions are multiday events hosted at convention centers, hotels, or college campuses. Although you probably wont hear similar comments from the standard comic news sources, there was actually a comic book convention at wwc. Handed out by lloyd briggery saturday at the comic con revolution event in ontario, california, the award is intended to recognize outstanding comic book creators who exemplify both joe kuberts artistic talent and his commitment to. Top cons include chicago comic con, c2e2 and anime midwest. Chicago comiccon is a comic book convention that takes place in chicago, illinois. We work hard to curate the c2e2 newsletter to be chocked full of deets about chicagos geekiest weekend.
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