One of the things I absolutely had to do before leaving Chicago is to attend C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo. Every year I’ve been here, I’ve remembered I needed to get tickets a week after the event ended! This time, with Chicago State cancelling spring break and me having to forfeit my trip to New Mexico, I was determined not to miss the event.
Turns out I don’t know much about popular culture.
My goal was to catch up on the latest in Star Wars costumes. I was not disappointed. There were a few good Ray’s in the crowd and a couple Kylo Ren’s, one of which was a little happier than in the movie, but majority of Star Wars outfits fell into the Stormtrooper/Mandalorian category.
There were many costumes that were completely lost on me. I needed an artist to tell me who Groot was (after I bought a bunch of his work), and I’m happy that Ghostbusters has made a comeback because I could recognize those costumes. Ah well, here’s how I saw the show. Start the slideshow by clicking on a picture.
- Welcome to C2E2
- Don’t get too comfy
- Which episode did Darth Vader have bellbottoms?
- Which way to the anime?
- Is this the good batman or the surpman-fighting batman?
- Think he came on the train?
- Attention to detail is key.
- OK, I’m afraid now.
- Ewoks
- The force is strong.
- Chewie wants this song
- You’re seriously questioning a wookie?!?
- Escorting a rowdy klingon.
- Han didn’t get much love – this was the only Han Solo I saw
- The whole gang.
- Not a clue
- Jawas!
- Darth Maul
- Don’t comment on my costume….
- …or I might get angry.