Maine West’s Warrior Con brings comic book magic to Des Plaines

On Saturday, Nov. 14, the third annual Warrior Con will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Upper Commons at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road in Des Plaines. Admission is $5 per person with all proceeds going to the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters. Tickets can be purchased in person with cash or card.

This all-ages, family-friendly event will feature some of the Chicago area’s best artists and illustrators, including Eisner Award-winning DC Comics and Dr. Seuss artist Art Baltazar. Student creators also will have their work on display with several donated pieces for sale.

Additionally, Warrior Con will have raffles for signed work from international comic book artist phenom and Chicago area native Daniel Warren Johnson.

Attendees can find sketches, books and artwork for sale, as well as comic books, toys, collectibles, Funko Pops, anime/manga, Plushies, action figures, Hot Wheels, magnets, pins, and other pop culture merchandise.

Parking can be found in the back of the school off Oakton Street and visitors can enter through the bus concourse. Concessions will be available for purchase during the event. For Warrior Con updates leading up to the event, visit @warriorcomiccon on Facebook and Instagram.