For those who may ask, “What is C2E2, here’s the answer, taken directly from the website:

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo – also known as C2E2 – is a comic book and pop culture convention spanning the latest and greatest from the world of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games. From a Show Floor packed with hundreds of Exhibitors and Artist Alley members, to Panels, Autograph Sessions and screening rooms featuring sneak peeks at upcoming films and television shows, C2E2 gives Fans a chance to interact with their favorite Creators and Celebrities and delivers a weekend of pop culture and fandom in downtown Chicago.

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Official C2E2 2017 poster.

How long has C2E2 been around?  “The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo started in 2010.”  Finally, “Who’s the organizer?”  “C2E2 is another killer event by ReedPOP. ReedPOP also runs New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, UFC Fan Expo, BookCon and the Penny Arcade Expo among many others.”  For more information and other FAQ’s, click HERE.

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Photo courtesy of Lauri Becerra.

The first day of C2E2 was on Friday, April 21st, 2017, at the South Building at McCormick Place, located at 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois.  There are various panels that fans can visit, vendors, publishers, and the two fan favorites, “Artist Alley” and the various cosplayers seen throughout the show floor.  With the size of this event and limited hours on this first day, my pictures were limited, but here’s a few that my wife and I took during our short time there.  More pictures will come soon, from the second and third days at this event.  Enjoy the photos, and stay tuned for more coverage of C2E2 2017!

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2 Millenium Falcons on display. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Kid Buu. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
Cell_Perfect
Perfect Cell. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Buzz Lightyear and the Aliens. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Back to the Future II Delorean. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Back to the Future II Delorean. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 vinyl banner. Photo by Lauri Becerra.
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Gwenpool, Spider-Woman, and Old Man Logan. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Iron Man, Ironheart, and Phoenix. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Iron Man MK 43 life-size statue. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Captain America and Spider-Gwen. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Spider-Gwen. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Thanos, Iron Man, and Captain America. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Lego Wonder Woman. Photo by Lauri Becerra.
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DC collectables. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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S.S. Joker and Harley. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
Ninja_Turtles
Ninja Turtles. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Ninja Turtles. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
Threepio
C3PO. Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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My Little Pony girls. Photo by Lauri Becerra.
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Ghost Rider and Doc Ock. Photo by Lauri Becerra.
Zelda_Link
Zelda and 2 Links. Photo by Lauri Becerra.
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…and Jason Voorhees waiting outside! Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.

UPDATE: Monday, April 24, 2017

Here are a few more pictures from days two and three of C2E2!

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Lady Killer banner. One of my favorite series! Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.

…and here are a few where I’m in the pictures…

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At the “Flutter” booth with creator/writer Jennie Wood! Photo by Lauri Becerra.
Pennywise
Here I am with Pennywise, from Steven King’s “It!” Photo by Lauri Becerra.
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I love creepy clowns! Twisty the Clown from “American Horror Story: Freak Show.” Photo by Lauri Becerra.

…and finally, a few more photos of awesome cosplays from the last two days of C2E2!

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Princess Peach and Bowser of the Super Mario Bros franchise. Photo by Lauri Becerra.
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Disney’s Moana! Photo by Lauri Becerra.
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Star Butterfly of “Star Vs. the Forces of Evil!” Photo by Lauri Becerra.
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More Star Butterfly! Photo by Lauri Becerra.
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Funko POP! Hulkbuster Iron Man! Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Renaissance era Merryweather, Flora, and Fauna cross-players, hand made costumes! Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.
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Angel of Death from “Hellboy II: The Golden Army.” Photo by Jose J. Becerra Jr.

Please feel free to message me if you know these cosplayers, so I can tag them in these photos.  Thank you very much!

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