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• Prime Video's Spider-Noir trailer is here, featuring a web-head with a drinking problem and... Electro?
• Daredevil: Born Again stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, and Wilson Bethel go from Hell's Kitchen to the Windy City for C2E2 2026!
• Marvel cuts its new Hulk ongoing comic after just 10 issues, but creators say that was the plan and there's already a sequel underway

Am I biased when I say C2E2 is my favorite convention I've ever been to? Yes, but its true.

Of all the conventions I've been fortunate to attend, Chicago's C2E2 (and the fabulous McCormick Place) beat out all the others in terms of my kind of celebrity, my kind of shopping, and my kind of convention building. I'll stop nerding out (for now), and get you (and me) ready for the next C2E2, coming March 27 - 29, 2026.

Of course, Popverse can make the whole experience from now until the convention's end easier with our Popverse C2E2 Superfan membership. We're able to make C2E2 prep easier with premium access to celebrity Photo Ops and Autograph bookings as they're announced, as well as providing special access during the event to a Celeb fast pass, a private Popverse Superfan lounge, and more.

But first, let's talk about that Popverse Superfan Lounge.

Enjoy the Popverse Superfan Lounge at C2E2 2026

Popverse C2E2 Superfans can take a break from the excitement of the show floor in the Popverse Superfan Lounge, with chargers, water, comfortable seating, staffed coat check, and games. Friends and family are welcome in the lounge.

Comics: Get excited about C2E2 2026 Artist Alley

C2E2's Artist Alley is the largest congregation of comic artists in the entire United States - even bigger than New York Comic Con and Comic-Con International: San Diego. Over the years, it has become a convention inside the convention, with people (myself included) spending a whole day walking the aisles to find my favorite creators, and meeting new people who quickly became among my favorites.

Here's who has been announced so far for C2E2 2026:

• Zoe Thorogood (It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, The Impending Blinding of Billie Scott)
• James Tynion IV (Exquisite Corpses, Something Is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake)
• Javier Rodriguez (Absolute Martian Manhunter, Zatanna Bring Down the House, Defenders)
• Alyssa Wong (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Deadpool, Psylocke)
• Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman, Somna, The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys)
• Erica Henderson (Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Jughead)
• Joe Quinones (Batman '89, Howard the Duck, Dial H for Hero)
• David Mack (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Kabuki)
• Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Rachel Rising, Motor Girl)
• Dean Haspiel (The Red Hook, The Fox, Billy Dogma)
• Tula Lotay (Somna, Barnstormers, Groupies)
• Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, The Thing, My Little Pony)
• Erica Schultz (Rogue, Spawn: Rat City, Laura Kinney: Wolverine)
• Alex Maleev (Daredevil, Batman, Star Wars)
• Alvaro Martinez Bueno (Nice House on the Lake, Detective Comics, Justice League Dark)
• Cara McGee (Marvel Voices: Captain America, .SELF, Black Canary: Ignite)
• Charles Soule (Eight Billion Genies, Star Wars, Daredevil)
• Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated, Officer Downe)
• Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, Greeen Arrow, That Texas Blood)
• Chuck Brown Bitter Root, Black Manta)
• Cully Hamner (Blue Beetle, Red, DC K.O.)
• Dan Panosian (Canary, Conan the Barbarian, Daredevil)
• David Finch (Skinbreaker, New Avengers, Justice League, Batman)
• Denys Cowan (Static, Deathlok, Black Panther)
• Eddie Campbell (From Hell, The Second Fake Death of Eddie Campbell)
• J. Scott Campbell (Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men, Danger Girl, Gen13)
• Javi Fernandez (DC K.O., King Spawn)
• Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush, Batman: The Last Halloween, X-Men of Apocalypse)
• Josh Trujillo (Blue Beetle, Washington's Gay General, Godzilla Rivals)
• Keith Williams (Web of Spider-Man, The Phantom, She-Hulk)
• Kevin Maguire (Tanga, Justice League International, Adventures of Captain America)
• Klaus Janson (Batman, Daredevil)
• Kyle Starks (End of Life, Wrestle Heist, Peacemaker)
• Mark Brooks (Batman/Deadpool, Fearless Defenders)
• Martin Simmonds (Department of Truth, Universal Monsters: Dracula, Phantom of the Opera)
• Michael Walsh (Exquisite Corpses, Universal Monsters; Frankenstein)
• Mirka Andolfo (Mercy, Punchline, Sweet Paprika)
• Nick Robles (Absolute Flash, Behold Behemoth, The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Cross)
• Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Hulk, Action Comics, Alien)
• Rafa Sandoval (Absolute Superman, The Flash)
• Ryan Ottley (Invincible, Spider-Man, Hulk)
• Simon Bisley (Lobo, Slaine)
• Stephanie Phillips (Daredevil, Wonder Woman: Evolution, Harley Quinn)
• Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Inglorious X-Force, Masters of the Universe)
• Werther Dell'Edera (Something is Killing the Children, House of Slaughter, Green Lantern Dark)
• ... and more!

See the full C2E2 2026 Artist Alley list here.

Movies, TV & Gaming: C2E2 2026 Guests

Pop culture is about people, and at ReedPop conventions, we prioritize you getting a chance to meet celebrities in person and come away not just with memories, but with Autographs and Photo Ops that can act as a memento for that treasured moment. For C2E2 2026, ReedPop will be announcing guests now through to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, opening the event on March 27. That C2E2 2026 guests list is growing each week, but here are the ones we think you'll get excited about most:

• Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision, Avengers, Love & Death)
• Marvel's Daredevil: Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Wilson Bethel
• Jurassic Park: Ariana Richards, BD Wong, Joseph Mazzello, Wayne Knight
• DC's Superman & Lois: Tyler Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch, Michael Cudlitz
• Marvel's Fantastic Four: Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis
• DC's Arrow: Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards
• Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Clark Gregg, Brett Dalton
• Uncharted: Nolan North, Emily Rose, Richard McGonagle
• Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who, Thor: The Dark World, 28 Days Later, True Detective)
• Steve Burns (Blue's Clues)
• Pokémon: Haven Burton Paschall, Sarah Natochenny
• The Little Mermaid: Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes
• ... and more!

Popverse C2E2 Superfans are not only getting premium access to purchase celebrity Photo Ops and Autographs, but once you get to the show, you will be able to take advantage of a Celeb Fast Pass to make getting all the Photo Ops and Autographs you possibly can.

How does Popverse C2E2 Superfan premium access to celebrity Photo Ops & Autographs work?

Most of the time when C2E2 announces guests, Reedpop and Popverse are able to offer a 24 to 48-hour period where purchasing photo ops and autographs is exclusive to active Popverse C2E2 Superfans. In the event that there is no presale for a guest, Popverse C2E2 Superfans are guaranteed to be able to purchase photo ops and autographs, and can do so by contacting customer service.

How does the Popverse celeb fast pass for C2E2 2026 work?

If a Popverse C2E2 Superfan has purchased a Photo Op or Auto for C2E2, they can go to the front of the line during their reservation period by showing proof of reservation and the Popverse C2E2 Superfan membership to the C2E2 crew member there.

Where do I get my Popverse C2E2 Superfan $15 voucher for Epic Photo Ops?

All active Popverse C2E2 Superfans will be sent the voucher by email by the week leading up to C2E2 2026.

C2E2 2026 Exhibitors: All the big booths!

There are hundreds of companies coming to show off their wares and host panels at C2E2. Here are some of the highlights:

• CookieRun: Braverse TCG
• Tiny Onion
• BOOM! Studios
• Bushiroad USA Inc.
• Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
• The Legging Lass
• Big Time Collectibles
• DePaul University
• Misty Mountain Gaming
• Columbia College Chicago
• Cyanide & Happiness
• Comic Books for Kids
• Bad Idea Comics
• Dead Sky Publishing
• Graham Cracker Comics
• National Cartoonists Society
• TeeTurtle
• The Pink Lotus Company
• Triforce Cosplay & Accessories
• Twisted Comics
• Vader's Vault
• Wild Bill's Soda

See the full list of C2E2 2026 booths here.

C2E2 2026 Panels: Big panel energy!

While we still have some big guests to be locked in for C2E2, the panel schedule so far is looking very promising. Here are some highlights:

• The Scarlet Witch & Beyond: Elizabeth Olsen in Conversation (Sat., March 28 on the Main Stage)
• The Slaughterverse - Inside the world of Something is Killing the Children, House of Slaughter, and Fall of the House of Slaughter (Sat., March 28 in Room S403)
• Uncharted: Celebrating the Adventure (Friday, March 27 on the Main Stage)
• CGC Comics Grading 101 (Sat., March 28 in Room S405-B)
• You Have Failed This Panel: The cast of Arrow (Sat., March 28 on the Main Stage)
• Cosplay Crown Championships Regional Qualifier & US Finals (Sat., March 28 on the Main Stage)
• Exquisite Corpses: the game and beyond! (Fri., March 27 in Room S403)
• Truth, Justice, & Family: The cast of Superman & Lois (Sun., March 29 on the Main Stage)
• It's Clobberin' Time: The cast of Fantastic Four (Sun., March 29 on the Main Stage)
• Real-Life Heroes: Using Graphic Memoirs to Redefine the American Story (Fri., March 27 in Room S402-B)

Here is a full list of C2E2 2026 panels.

Where to find Popverse at C2E2

Popverse will be all over McCormick Place for all three days of C2E2. Look for upcoming panel announcements, but if nothing else, come find us in the Popverse Superfan Lounge.

Upcoming C2E2 Dates & Deadlines

Here are the major dates and deadlines for all things Emerald City Comic Con, for fans and for pros.

• March 13: C2E2 2026 Press application deadline
• March 13: C2E2 2026 Content Creator application deadline
• To be announced: C2E2 2026 Crew application deadline
• March 27: C2E2 Day 1
• March 28: C2E2 Day 2
• March 29: C2E2 Day 3

Want to know what's coming up next in pop culture? Check out Popverse's guides to:

• Upcoming movies
• Upcoming TV shows
• Upcoming comics
• Upcoming games
• Upcoming fiction books
• Upcoming comic conventions