C2E2 convention brings beloved comic, film characters to life at McCormick Place

Thousands of people on Saturday — many dressed as their favorite characters from comic books, video games and film — attended the annual Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place.

At the event, which celebrates all things popular culture, attendees got an opportunity to visit exhibition booths and meet their favorite comic artists and book authors, as well as attend screenings, a cosplay competition and panel discussions.

C2E2, billed as “the biggest geek party in the Midwest” on the convention’s website, runs through Sunday.

Attendees of C2E2, a Chicago fan convention dedicated to comics, video games and pop culture, play Street Fighter V Saturday at McCormick Place. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

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A group with Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based cosplay artist Nerdwood By Aaron attend C2E2 Saturday dressed as characters from the X-Men universe. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

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Hekiun Oda of the Japanese Culture Center demonstrates traditional Japanese Calligraphy at C2E2 held Saturday at McCormick Place. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

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A couple plays the dance video game DANCERUSH STARDOM at C2E2 Saturday at McCormick Place. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

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A woman who goes by the name Floral Galaxy Cosplay on Instagram attends C2E2 Saturday dressed as the titular character from the 1990 cult movie “Edward Scissorhands” at McCormick Place. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

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Thousands of people on Saturday attend C2E2 at McCormick Place. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

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Brooke Stenz, dressed as Ultimecia from the video game “Final Fantasy VIII,” at C2E2 Saturday at McCormick Place. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

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Taylor Smith, dressed as Princess Anastasia from Disney’s animated movie “Anastasia” at C2E2, Saturday at McCormick Place. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

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