nananananananana Batman Day is upon us. Today we celebrate Gotham's most iconic vigilante. From comics and cartoons, to fan-fave live-action movies, Batman has made his mark. Who is your fave Batman character, movie, show, or comic book?

🔄 TRADE, DON'T TOSS 🔄 FanExpo Swap Meet returns Oct 4th @elkgrovelibrary. Declutter & discover new treasures. All are welcome—from newbies to long time pros. RSVP here: spr.ly/63320ATNVa

VIP is more than a ticket—it’s your all-access pass to a legendary FAN EXPO Chicago. Enjoy early entry, priority seating for the biggest events, & exclusive perks like curated merch & a VIP Lounge built just for you. Make your fandom weekend unforgettable—go VIP today: spr.ly/63325ATmwB

It's official—2026 tickets are now on sale. Secure your spot at the biggest celebration of fandom at the lowest price you'll see. Get tickets now: spr.ly/6176AuFaq #FANEXPOChicago #FANEXPOChicago2026 #FXCH #FXCH26 #Chicago #illiniois #ChiTown #WindyCity

That retcon though. 🤪 What did you think of the Justice Gang replacing the League? #FANEXPO #Peacemaker #JohnCena #JamesGunn #DC #PeacemakerSeason2

Your next adventure just got one step closer. Tomorrow at 11 AM CT, 2026 tickets go live. Make sure you’re ready to grab yours at the lowest price you’ll see. Bookmark this page so you can be first in line: spr.ly/6172AuFBg #FANEXPOChicago2026 #FXCH #FXCH26 #Chicago #illiniois #ChiTown #WindyCity

We're all collectively obsessed with KPop Demon Hunters, right? Right. There are few people whose brains aren't playing the soundtrack, and whose TikTok FYP isn't filled with memes and cosplays of these now iconic characters.

It’s #NationalVideoGamesDay 🎮 From retro throwbacks to modern favorites, today's the perfect excuse to grab a controller and press start. What game are you picking up first? #VideoGame #Gaming #Gamer #Chicago #ChicagoEvents

Back to school means back to the books 📚 ✨ To celebrate the power of reading, we're highlighting some of our fave bookish cosplay looks. From fantasy queens to space necromancers, our FAN EXPO fans are bringing our shelves to life. What book are you currently obsessed with?

Dan Mora’s Batman #1 exclusive lands at #EDMONTONEXPO 🦇 Available in Trade and Virgin Foil formats with only 1000 copies each. On sale at the Official Merch Booth and online while supplies last. Shop now: spr.ly/63320ADjsa

When the dragon fight suddenly turns into a PSA 👀 #FairyTail #ToddHaberkorn #Anime #VoiceActor #Fandom #FANEXPO

It's September, which means it's basically Halloween, right? Right👻 You bring exceptional cosplays to the show every year, so we just know you slay your Halloween game. Drop your epic cosplans below and let's welcome spooky season in style.

Happy Birthday to the prince, the pirate, and the voice that shaped a generation 🔥⚔️ From Avatar: The Last Airbender to Hook, Dante Basco continues to inspire fans everywhere. Help us wish him the best day ever! #DanteBasco #Avatar #Birthday #Chicago #FANEXPOChicago

At least Uncle Iroh got a good spot... #ATLA #JackDeSena #Sokka #AvatarTheLastAirbender #WaterTribe

In 2005, The Office (US) hit our TV screens for the first time. For 20 years, we've watched & rewatched as the employees of Dunder Mifflin took on their day-to-day in Scranton, PA. Now, it's time to find out which employee you are. Check out your reading & don't forget to share with your coworkers.

It was more than a weekend—it was a celebration of everything we love. Relive iconic panels, showstopping cosplay, and unforgettable moments from FAN EXPO Chicago 2025 in our recap video and get ready for 2026. Tickets go on sale September 18 at 11 AM CT. spr.ly/6183fINDZ

Happy Birthday to Manny Jacinto, who went from the galaxy far, far away to hanging out with us in #Chicago this past weekend. 🎉 Drop your birthday wishes and favorite moments with Manny from #FANEXPOChicago in the comments. #MannyJacinto #FreakierFriday #StarWars #Comedy #Birthday

Stars — they're just like us 🤩 We loved seeing Chevy Chase and Brendan Fraser connect at #FANEXPOChicago. What was your fave encounter over the weekend? #FANEXPOChicago2025 #ChevyChase #BrendanFraser #Chicago

From Tatooine to Chicago — Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen lit up the stage with their charm, their stories, and of course… LIGHTSABERRRRRS (iykyk) ⚔️ Good night, Chicago. We’ll see you next year. #FANEXPOChicago #Chicago #StarWars #ObiWan #DarthVader #EwanMcGregor #HaydenChristensen

Chicago, thank you for an epic weekend. Your energy was incredible. Ready to do it again? Next year’s adventure kicks off August 14 - 16, 2026, and tickets go live on September 18 at 11 AM CT. Let’s make more memories together. #FANEXPOChicago #FANEXPOChicago2025 #Chicago #ThingsToDoInChicago

That’s a wrap on #FANEXPOChicago2025 ✨ A huge thanks to our legendary guests, our Jedi and Rebel crews who brought it all to life, and the fans—the true Force that powers this galaxy. We'll see you at the Jedi Double-Feature, and until we meet again at #FANEXPOChicago2026… may the Force be with you.

Congrats to the winner of our walk-on cosplay contest—you could say their cosplay was a dead ringer 😅 #FANEXPOChicago2025 #Cosplay #TheRing #Chicago #Illinois

You heard it here first—be the booger you want to see in the world ✨ #HelluvaBoss #AlexBrightman #SirPentious #Hopecore #FANEXPOChicago

There's less than an hour left in #FANEXPOChicago2025—that means it's last call for autographs and table photos with our guests ✒️ Head over to get that perfect something with your fave stars before you head to the Jedi Double Feature at 5 PM ✨ #KyleHebert #DragonBall #CODMW #DanteBasco #ATLA

Kraglin, (human) Kirk, Maxwell, GI Robot, Weasel—a Sean Gunn by any other name still smiles just as sweet 📷 #FANEXPOChicago2025 #SeanGunn #KirkGleason #Kraglin #GilmoreGirls #GOTG

Caption this 👇 Cosplay or cos-slay? Killer outfits this weekend, fans 🙌 #FANEXPOChicago2025 #Cosplay #Deadpool #Wolverine #DeadpoolAndWolverine

Hot takes with... whoever said that 👀 Are you Team Edward & Bella or Team Jasper & Alice? #Twilight #Jasper #EdwardAndBella #JacksonRathbone #FANEXPOChicago

Call us Olive Garden, because when you're with the Hellva Boss crew, you're family 😈 #RichardHovitz #HelluvaBoss #HazbinHotel #MorganaIgnis #BrycePinkham #AlexBrightman

He gave the Fellowship his bow, took us to Isengard and back at #FANEXPOChicago2025 yesterday, and now we give you the post you've all been waiting for 🏹 Tag in your fave moments with Orlando Bloom from this weekend 👇 #OrlandoBloom #LOTR #Legolas #Tolkien

Our guests got us Litt up at yesterday's panels with everything from Suits and Doctor Who to Spider-Man and KPop Demon Hunters 🔥 Who are you most excited to see for the last day here at #FANEXPOChicago2025? #SuitsTV #DoctorWho #KPopDemonHunters #SpiderMan

#ComicsXplosion last night was unreal 🎨 We had not one, but TWO special guests—the fabulous Kate Micucci as a guest artist, and Scully the Parrot as a live model for none other than Aaron Reynolds, the creator of Effin' Birds. Share your pics from last night to relive the fun 😍 #FANEXPOChicago2025

Elves and avatars to vampires and demon hunters—the #FANEXPOChicago2025 stage has seen it all 😍 Which panel has been your fave so far? There's still more in store, including the Jedi Double Feature tonight at 5 PM. Get your tickets while they last: spr.ly/6002ftLcY#FANEXPOChicago2025 #OrlandoBloom #JohnCena

Spider-Man came for the photo, stayed for the dance floor. Show some love for the cutest future cosplayers in the comments. 🥹 #FANEXPOChicago #Chicago #Family #Cute #Spiderman

Ruh-roh, Scooby dooby Doo, where are you? He's here at #FANEXPOChicago2025, serving snacks and solving mysteries 🐶 #ScoobyDoo #Cosplay #BrandonHLee #CobraKai #FANEXPOChicago

Chicago, join us in congratulating your Masters of Cosplay contestants and winners 👏 Shoutout to our Best in Show winner—Samurai Darth Maul by PerlerTricks—who will be representing #FANEXPOChicago in the Masters Grand Finale at MEGACON Orlando 2026 👑

That's one Helluva sign to go meet Alex Brightman—aka Sir Pentious—today at #FANEXPOChicago2025🕺 #HelluvaBoss #AlexBrightman #SirPentious #FANEXPOChicago #PierceTheVeil

GUEST UPDATE: Ming-Na Wen was excited to meet you all today, but can longer make it to FAN EXPO Chicago due to travel issues. If you had a photo op or autograph, Epic will be reaching out shortly.

Welcome to the third and final day of #FANEXPOChicago2025 🙌 Don't miss the last chance to meet your fave celebs, check out amazing panels, and explore the show floor—get your ticket at the door or online now: spr.ly/63320fttVQ#FANEXPOChicago2025 #Chicago #StarWars #HaydenChristensen

It's the final day, but we're not slowing down yet 🏃 Check out these 10 must-do activities to make the most of your final hours and create memories to last a lifetime: spr.ly/63326ftjJ2 #FANEXPOChicago #FANEXPOChicago2025 #Chicago #ChicagoEvents #WindyCity

A moment the whole galaxy needed to see. Don't miss your chance to meet Hayden Christensen tomorrow at FAN EXPO Chicago. Get your tickets now: fanexpohq.com/fanexpochica... Duo photo ops & Jedi Double-Feature tickets available while supplies last: store.epic.leapevent.tech/fan-expo-chi...

As we bring a close to day two of #FANEXPOChicago2025, we give you a carousel of John Cena—a man of many faces, that you can't see 🚫 👀 We'll see you all tomorrow morning at 10 AM for the third and final day of FAN EXPO Chicago 2025 ✌️ #JohnCena #YouCantSeeMe #Chicago #Illinois

Roll call 📣 Are you at #FANEXPOChicago today? Tag in your fan moments—we want to hear and see all of your stories of meeting our amazing guests 😍 Who was your fave to meet? #BrendanFraser #GrantGustin #Reno911 #TheFlash #HelenHunt

Yondu x Kraglin x Mantis x Nebula = The Guardians of #FANEXPOChicago2025 🚀 Who's your dream Guardian team? 👇 #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy #Marvel #GOTG

Meet the newest member of the FAN EXPO content crew 😎 One might call him our FAN EXBU 🫰 #FANEXPOChicago2025 #Labubu #FANEXBU

Fire 🔥 Air 💨 Water 🌊 Earth 🌱 Cosplay 😍 Who was your fave on the Cosplay Red Carpet today? 👇 #FANEXPOChicago2025 #Cosplay #ATLA

Ewan McGregor + The Battle on Mustafar = Our Roman Empire 🔥 Less than three hours left to get those Saturday autographs and photos in ⏰ #FANEXPOChicago2025 #EwanMcgregor #StarWars

POV: Walking with Richard Horvitz at #FANEXPOChicago2025 😅 How's the view from down there? #RichardHovitz #HelluvaBoss #HazbinHotel #MorganaIgnis #BrycePinkham

TONIGHT: An after hours extravaganza awaits at #FANEXPOChicago2025 🎊 🫰7 PM: Anime After Dark 🍿 7 PM: Mad About You screening with Helen Hunt & Paul Reiser 💥 7:30 PM: Comics Xplosion 🌌 7 PM: Cosmic Celebration Choose your adventure and learn more: spr.ly/6002ftRYo

⚠️ Consider this your sign to buy that merch, find those elusive exclusives, and get them signed by your fave stars. The #FANEXPOChicago merch booth is calling—complete your collection before the show exclusives sell out 🛍️ #FANEXPOChicago2025 #FXCH25 #chicago #ChicagoEvents #ThingsToDoInChicago

Genuine Ostrich 👢 3 Payments 💸 Lt. Jim Dangle can't stop, won't stop new boot goofin' at #FANEXPOChicago2025 😎 #Reno911 #ThomasLennon #NewBootGoofin #FXCH25 #ChicagoEvents