2017 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago

The “Doctor Who” trio of David Tennant (“Jessica Jones”) and Alex Kingston (“E.R.”), John Barrowman (“Arrow”), the Avengers:Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War tandem of Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Henstridge (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), Steve Blum (Toonami, Cowboy Bebop), Gene Simmons (KISS frontman), the “Psych” duo of James Roday and Dule Hill, John Cusack (Say Anything…, Better off Dead…) and Jewel Staite (“Firefly,” “Stargate’ Atlantis”) are among the dozens of celebrities and industry professionals at the 2017 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, part of North America’s largest pop-culture touring expo, August 24-27 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Tens of thousands of fans will be on hand to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, cosplay, video gaming, television, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Comic Con Chicago will also feature non-stop live entertainment throughout extended evening hours, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and director. Top creators scheduled to attend are James O’Barr (creator, The Crow), Clinton Hobart (licensed Disney fine artist), Steve Geiger (“Spider-man,” “The Incredible Hulk”), Guy Gilchrist (“Nancy,” “The Muppets”), Ben Templesmith (“Fell,” “The Nightmare Factory”), Simon Fraser (“Judge Dredd,” “Nikolai Dante”), Michael Calero (“Tandar” animatronics, “All New Fathom”), Jeremiah Lambert (“Transformers” franchise, “Masters of the Universe”) and more. Admissions start at $40.00, kids 10 and under free. Visit http://wizd.me/ChicagoPR for more info.

Thursday, August 24, 4-9 p.m.
Friday, August 25, noon-7 p.m.
Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, August 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m