Comic fans converge at Chicago's C2E2

The 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (a.k.a. C2E2) brings together fans of comics, manga, anime, movies, TV, and computer and video games for a pop culture extravaganza.

The Expo is being held April 25-27, 2014.

Doctor Who

A Dalek guards the Tardis at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

C2E2

This is the fifth year for the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, which expects to draw more than 50,000 fans to panels, screenings, and sellers.

Captain America

A superhero takes a call.

Swordsman

The Expo expressly prohibits weapons that are functional or that can be mistaken for real weapons. Also, no sharp metal swords, whips, clubs or brass knuckles, either.

"Basically," says the website for visitors, "don't be an idiot."

Bounty Hunter

A fan dressed as Boba Fett of "Star Wars" attends the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

All Dressed Up

Visitors at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Godzilla

One of the most famous movie monsters was spotted at C2E2.

Black Spider-Man

This fan goes to the darkside of Spiderman's alter ego, Venom.

Merchandise

A visitor looks to accessorize.

Trinkets

Fantasy jewelry on display.

Superhero

A fan attends the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Star Wars Stormtrooper

A veteran of the Clone Wars.

Boosting Reception

A fan attends the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (which provides complimentary WiFi).

Artist Alley

Hundreds of vendors make up "Artist Alley," selling comics and other memorabilia.

C2E2

Hundreds of exhibitors are attending this year's Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

A Plethora Of Comics

Visitors pour over riches for sale.

Bust

Memorabilia on display at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Mask

Memorabilia on display at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Jedi Knights

Light saber-wielding Jedi at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Costumes

Visitors at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Israel Idonije

Israel Idonije of the Chicago Bears autographed copies of his comic book, "The Protectors," which features a band of athletes with super powers.

Stan Lee

Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee made an appearance at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Worth The Wait

A young visitor proudly shows off his autographed "Spider-Man" comic book.

All In The Family

Visitors at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Storm

One of the "X-Men" characters visited the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Wolverine

It's not Hugh Jackman, but close.

The Dark Knight and Friends

Catwoman, Batman and the villanous Bain were among the visitors at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Batman

The 1960s TV Batman, accompanied by the Joker, was also in attendance.

Chewbacca

Chewie puts in a visit to C2E2.

Wampa

A visitor from the ice planet Hoth at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Stomach Ache

A horrifying visitor at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Colorful

Visitors at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Archer

A visitor at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Armed And Dangerous

A young woman who doubtless received the memo about weaponry.

All Dressed Up

A visitor at the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Here's Looking At You

What appears to be a Tusken Raider on steroids.

Predator

All manner of creatures can be spotted riding the escalator at C2E2.

Rest Stop

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By CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan

Doctor Who

C2E2

Captain America

Swordsman

Bounty Hunter

All Dressed Up

Godzilla

Black Spider-Man

Merchandise

Trinkets

Superhero

Star Wars Stormtrooper

Boosting Reception

Artist Alley

C2E2

A Plethora Of Comics

Bust

Mask

Jedi Knights

Costumes

Israel Idonije

Stan Lee

Worth The Wait

All In The Family

Storm

Wolverine

The Dark Knight and Friends

Batman

Chewbacca

Wampa

Stomach Ache

Colorful

Archer

Armed And Dangerous

All Dressed Up

Here's Looking At You

Predator

Rest Stop

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