Wizard World Chicago

Wizard World returns to its roots this weekend for the much anticipated 10th anniversary of the Wizard World Chicago pop culture extravaganza.

Pop culture enthusiasts will be given a chance to meet and interact with this year’s Guest of Honor Jeph Loeb, who has worked as both a comic book writer (Superman/Batman, Batman: The Long Halloween,Ultimates 3) and a film/TV producer/writer (NBC’s Heroes, Lost, Smallville). In addition to panel and autograph appearances, Loeb will be co-hosting a Saturday art auction featuring all of the original artwork for Superman/Batman #26, with all proceeds benefiting the Sam Loeb College Scholarship Fund. Celebrity guests will include screenwriter and film director Kevin Smith (Clerks 2, Chasing Amy, etc.); actress Erica Durance, (Smallville) who is co-hosting Saturday’s Sam Loeb Scholarship Fund Art Auction; actress Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars, Pulse; actor Thomas Jane (The Punisher, The Mutant Chronicles);) and many more.

Signing autographs will be actor Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk); actress Noel Neill (The Adventures of Superman); actor Dirk Benedict (The A-Team); wrestling superstar Al Snow; actress Joyce DeWitt (Three’s Company), actress Priscilla Barnes (Three’s Company, Devils Reject) and others.

In addition to the stars of comic books, television and films, many exhibitors will be on hand to showcase their latest products to an eager audience. SpikeTV will attend with the stars of TNA Wrestling, and will be showing clips from episodes of the hit television series Blade. Fast-growing mixed martial arts organization the International Fight League will also be in attendance for seminars featuring some of the league’s stars including Renzo Gracie, Pat Miletich, Maurice Smith, and Bas Rutten.

For a complete list of events, guests, activities, ticket prices and times, visit www.wizardworld.com.