Comicopolis

08/12/2026

Our Cosplay Contest was another huge success this year!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and brought their creativity, talent, and characters to life! We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and the incredible work that went into them.

Photos taken by White Oak Staff as well as Donna Nevels.
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08/12/2026

We couldn’t have had such a great Comicopolis without our amazing artists and vendors!

Here are just a few of the talented artists and vendors who helped make Comicopolis 2026 such a fantastic day.

Photos by Donna Nevels
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Interested in being an artist or vendor at Comicopolis 2027? Keep an eye out for announcements in early February 2027 with information on registration!

08/12/2026

Thank you for helping make Comicopolis 2026 an AMAZING day! We had an incredible time celebrating our 10th annual Comicopolis with all of you, and we’re so grateful to everyone who came out to make it such a memorable event!

📸 taken by White Oak Staff as well as Donna Nevels!
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Tag yourself, tag your friends, and share your favorite Comicopolis memories!

08/11/2026

Did you strike a pose at Comicopolis? Your photo booth pictures have arrived!

Find your photo, tag your friends, and relive all the fandom fun from our 10th Annual Comicopolis!

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08/11/2026

Did you strike a pose at Comicopolis? Your photo booth pictures have arrived!

Find your photo, tag your friends, and relive all the fandom fun from our 10th Annual Comicopolis!

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07/18/2026

Come Rain or Shine!

07/17/2026

07/15/2026

1979 Camaro vs 1981 Delorean at Comicopolis in Lockport IL July 18th

See the Stranger Things Camaro, Demogorgan and and Delorean Time Ma...

07/15/2026

The first 500 Comicopolis attendees will receive a FREE swag bag!

A huge thank you to all of the amazing businesses and vendors who generously donated items to make our swag bags possible once again this year. Your support helps make Comicopolis an unforgettable experience for our guests!

Be sure to check out the full list of our incredible swag bag donors and help us thank them for their generosity. We couldn't do it without them!
ABDO publishing
Candlewick
Chronicle Books
Exploding Kittens
fantagraphics
Fireside Games
Hoopla/Midwest Tape
IDW Publishing
Kenzer and Company
Kodansha
Learner
Libro.FM
litographs
Looney Labs
Macmillan Children's Publishing Group
Mcfarland Publishing
North Star Editions
omoi
Owlcrate
penguin random house
Quarto
Romeoville Scooters
Simon & Schuster Children's
Steve Jackson games
Swallow Stories Bookshop
The Bean Workshop
Tor
Tuttle Publishing
Zenescope

07/14/2026

Meet Johnny Westmoreland, performer behind Captain Wesmoe, the Good Deed Keeper! Captain Wesmoe's mission is to inspire kindness by recognizing and rewarding good deeds in people and communities. With his motto, "Smooth sailing from sea to sea, ocean to ocean," Captain Wesmoe encourages everyone to make a positive difference.

Johnny is currently developing new Captain Wesmoe adventures, including an arch-nemesis, a feature film with ties to Japan and the Philippines, and an eight-episode television series. Horror fans may also recognize Johnny from the 2021 film Candyman, where he portrayed Samuel Evans, the original Candyman from the 1950s.

Stop by Johnny's table at Comicopolis to meet Captain Wesmoe, hear about his upcoming projects, and learn how you can become part of the Good Deed Keeper's mission!