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Comic book artist Art Baltazar of Streamwood draws his version of Batman's sidekick, Robin, on his computer for his popular DC Comics title "Tiny Titans."

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Streamwood's Art Baltazar draws sketches for fans as his wife, Rose, watches at Chicago's C2E2 convention.

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Art Baltazar at his home with wife, Rose, and daughter Audrey.

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The floor of the C2E2 convention in Chicago featured comic books, toys and costumed fans.

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Streamwood's Art Baltazar takes a picture of Lilli Hassinger, 9, from Indiana, who is drawing her own version of Baltazar's comic, "Tiny Titans" while at C2E2.

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Streamwood's Art Baltazar and his partner, Franco Aureliani, prepare for an interview by Newsarama at C2E2. Even though Aureliani lives in New York, the two collaborate fine.

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Art Baltazar draws a sketch for fan Angela Wong, from San Jose, Calif. at C2E2.

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Art Baltazar signs and sketches for a young fan at the C2E2 convention in Chicago.

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"Tiny Titans" by comic book artist Art Baltazar of Streamwood.

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Rose Baltazar, wife of comic book artist Art Baltazar of Streamwood, with artwork depicting herself dancing.

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"Tiny Titans" features pint-sized comic heroes.

Comic book artist Art Baltazar of Streamwood with a copy of "Tiny Titans."

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Artist Eric Maruscak uses chalk to create his own version of a popular Green Lantern cover on the floor of C2E2.

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Streamwood comic book artist Art Baltazar is becoming a star. His dreams are coming true, thanks to “Tiny Titans,” an award-winning comic book collaboration between the 42-year-old Baltazar and his friend, Franco Aureliani.