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Wizard World Chicago in Full Swing; Geeks Rejoice as Comic Expo Will Be Largest in Local History

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 26, 2008 - 4:11pm.

CHICAGO – Thursday kicks off the annual Wizard World Chicago comic book convention, which runs June 26 through June 29, 2008.

Comic book and toy collectors from around the world are gathering at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont to hock goods, spread rumors and revel in all things geeky. Here’s a breakdown of some of the fun.

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