Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2011: Full Report

Pre-show Coverage

Anime Events at C2E2

Overwhelmed by the schedule? We've compiled a list of all the anime events and screenings at C2E2.

Interview with Peter Tatara

We sit down with Director of Programming, Peter Tatara, to talk about this year's convention, and what it has in store for attendees.

Convention Reports

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

Photo Gallery: Exhibit Hall

Bamboo's Harrowing But Victorious Tale of True Crime in Chicago

Located just minutes from Chicago's bustling downtown area and business district, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo gave comic book, movie, and anime fans a chance to experience all that the Windy City has to offer, as well as a chance to hang out with fans of all ages and interests. Embracing the diversity of the attendees, the convention had a wide assortment of panels and activities, ranging from a Q&A with Thor actor Chris Hemsworth and Q&As with the casts of The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, and The Walking Dead, to panels with anime voice celebrity Spike Spencer, to a comedy showcase featuring Patton Oswalt, to a room mysteriously marked “Speed Dating.”

And, for a city known widely for its food, the convention embraced even that, not only hosting a “Comic Guide to Food” on the website, but also a panel on comic books and food with celebrity chef Rick Bayless.

Although it's only in its second year, with a great location and a schedule meant for everyone to enjoy, C2E2 is rapidly establishing itself as one of the Midwest's conventions to keep on the radar.