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Superheroes, Superfans, and Lots of Spandex at Chicago Comic Con 2018

Officially known as Wizard World Chicago, the four-day festival drew fans of Ghostbusters, Black Panther, Star Wars, and more. Here are some cosplayers we encountered.

August 27, 2018, 1:02 pm
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