C2E2 2016

An early line forms at the opening of C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016.

A contestant portrays comic book character Captain America during the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

A contestant portrays the comic book character Mr. Freeze during the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

A person dressed as Pikachu from Pokemon poses for photos at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

Allyson Ochs from Dubuque, Iowa, dressed as Psylocke, a Marvel Comics character, poses for photos at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Natalie Kopes, 25, of Berwyn, dressed as Batwoman, attends C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016.

Samantha Baehman, 5, of Appleton, Wis., is dressed like BB-8, the droid introduced in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," in a costume made by her mother, Sharon. Cosplay was in full force March 18, 2016, at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place.

Dressed as a pilot from "Star Wars," Scott Lorenzen, 25, stands on the show floor during C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

Marc Nabke, 34, right, of Milwaukee and Brad Wolter, 28, of Lansing, Mich., pose for photos dressed as the French music duo Daft Punk at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

Mark Gajda, 26, of Naperville, is dressed as comic book anti-hero Deadpool at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

John Mefford, 68, right, dressed as "Star Wars" bounty hunter Boba Fett, and his friend Rachel Dixon, 68, dressed as a a "Star Wars" Jedi knight, both of Granite City, shop in a booth at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

People in costumes attend C2E2 at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Jim Schmid portrays the character Groot during the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Augustine Rodriguez, 39, plays with his son Augustine Rodriguez Jr., 5, during C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

Zach Hurt, 25, of Davenport, Iowa, dressed as Bender from the animated show "Futurama," walks down an aisle at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

People in costume attend C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Quinn Brice, 27, of Chicago's West Side, wears his Venom costume during C2E2 at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Dan Skretteburg, 23, dressed as eponymous film character Edward Scissorhands, and Elaina Rose, 21, background left, in character as Harley Quinn, an adversary of Batman, attend C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

Get in line early for "Kick-Ass Women of S.H.I.E.L.D.," also known as Hayley Atwell of "Agent Carter" and Ming-Na Wen of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." discussing their roles and taking your questions (inevitably about stuff they're contractually obligated not to reveal). 1:30 p.m. Saturday

Dave Ziemak, 26, walks to the show floor after his fake axe was inspected at the C2E2 entrance at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

Claire Rogoski portrays the Original Boba Fett character while participating in the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo -- C2E2 -- drew droves of people to McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Travis Halsey portrays the character Xibalba during the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

A woman practices with a whip while attending C2E2 at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Julie Miller, from left, helps her husband, Bob Miller, 50, get dressed while their son, Ben Miller, 13, watches during C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

Jordan Haerick, 13, right, of Ann Arbor, Mich., dressed as Marvel character Agent Peggy Carter, has a photograph taken with comic book artist Skottie Young at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago. Jordan's dad, Erik Thompson, 39, is taking the photo.

Hundreds wait in line for the opening of the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, or C2E2, at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

An attendee dressed as Batman sidekick Robin attends C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015

Mai Sheri makes a face while portraying the comic book character Izabel at the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

A security checkpoint is set up for attendees in line for the opening of the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016.

People in costume arrive at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Cosplayers dressed as Ghostbusters, foreground, surround a Funko Pop character version of Groot, from "Guardians of the Galaxy," at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

Tracy Trauscht, 27, from left; Robert Van De Motter, 27; Sarah Longfellow, 24; and Yvette Zavala, 25, carry a dragon costume up an escalator during C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

A woman takes a selfie at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Dressed as "Peridot," Ashley Benson, 28, walks around the show floor while attending C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

James Baggett, dressed as the 11th Doctor Who, holds his daughter, Amelia Rose Baggett, 2 months, during C2E2 at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Jimmy Silva, 35, is dressed as Mr. Freeze, an adversary of Batman, at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

Simone River, as a Pink Power Ranger, and William McMillan as a Mighty Morphin Power Ranger, arrive from New York at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Bre-a Hernandez, 13, of Palatine, has a snack after spending time dressed as the red-haired Muppet Beaker as she attends C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago. Bre–a and her father, Joe Hernandez, not pictured, made the heads for Beaker and Dr. Bunsen, right.

Morris Beck, 24, dressed as a stormtrooper, walks around the show floor during C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

A contestant named Kairi portrays the video game character Liara during the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

People watch the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Chris Pehlke, 35, of Plano is dressed as gopher-hunting greenskeeper Carl Spackler from the 1980 comedy "Caddyshack" at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

An early line forms at the opening of the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016.

A contestant named Jennifer Bowden portrays a Silurian Warrior during the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

A contestant portrays Norse during the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Samantha Ronero, 20, as Poison Ivy, poses with Brett Hodgkinson, 28, dressed as Firefly, during C2E2 at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Gape at the second annual, probably rowdy C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay, a virtual parade of proud geeks in often remarkable handmade costumes. In a new twist: Chicago competitors will face off against the winners of the cosplay championships from last year's New York City Comic Con. 7 p.m. Saturday

A duo dressed as a Stormtrooper and Spider-man role play during C2E2 at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

A contestant named Laura Ducros portrays the character Marvin the Paranoid Android during the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place on April 25, 2015.

Kat Piesen of Chicago as Lady Cap, a Captain America-themed character at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Elaina Rose, 21, center, of Carol Stream, is in character as Harley Quinn at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

Leena Radeke, with the store AnimeStuffStore.com, adjusts a wig in the booth at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

C2E2 attendees dressed as characters from the black and white "Walking Dead" comic book series April 24, 2015, at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Dressed as Beaker from "The Muppet Show," Brena Hernandez, 13, puts her gloves on while attending C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

Dressed as a wookiee from "Star Wars," Brad Hartsock, 50, walks around the show floor during C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

People dressed up in costume arrive at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

A member of security looks at Alex Westcot, 32, as he walks by dressed as Groot from "Guardians of the Galaxy," during C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

Kat Piesen, of Chicago, is dressed as Lady Cap, a Captain America-themed character, at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

A fan portrays Uncle Fester from the classic "Addams Family" TV show at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Dressed as Star-Lord, Miguel Castaneda, 34, from center, talks with other attendees during C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

People dress as their favorite comic book, TV show and movie characters at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

People dressed in costumes ride an escalator during C2E2 at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Memorize the nerdiest, most myopic question you can come up with for writer Scott Snyder, the comic book world's brightest current star and author of DC's best "Batman" comics in years. He's also the force behind "American Vampire" and Image Comics' eerie "Wytches." 4:15 p.m. Friday

An attendee in a "Blade Runner"-inspired costume at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

A line forms to meet comic book artist Skottie Young at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

A contestant named The Iron Hero portrays the comic book character Ironman MK 17 Heartbreaker during the C2E2 Cosplay Championship at McCormick Place in Chicago on April 25, 2015.

Raise your hand and ask a question at one of the two most compelling panels this year: "Through Brightest Days and Blackest Nights -- A Black Nerd Girl's Journey" is a panel discussion on representations and attitudes of black women in nerdom (5:30 p.m. Friday). Meanwhile, "Marry, Do or Kill: What Will it Take to Shatter Female Stereotypes in Comics?" brings together writers and artists at a pretty poignant moment: Two of the best comics of the past year, "Ms. Marvel" and "She-Hulk," take on this very subject. 5:15 p.m. Saturday

Jack Blank, 12, from left, dressed as a character from the video game "Fallout," and Kristin Thiele, 41, look at their phones while attending C2E2 at McCormick Place, on March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

Dressed as Groot from "Guardians of the Galaxy," Alex Westcot, 32, walks around the show floor during C2E2 at McCormick Place, March 19, 2016, in Chicago.

C2E2 attendees dressed as DC Comics villains Harley Quinn and the Joker on April 24, 2015, at McCormick Place.

Jason Pabon, 31, of Oak Park, dressed as Peter Quill from "Guardians of the Galaxy," attends C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016.

Two attendees in costume embrace at C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Marc Nabke, 34, left, of Milwaukee, and Brad Wolter, 28, of Lansing, Mich., pose for photos dressed as the French music duo Daft Punk at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.

Large numbers of people attended C2E2 at McCormick Place on April 24, 2015.

Steven Pierce, 24, of Muncie, Ind., dressed as Spiderman, attends C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016.

Tom Jursinic, 36, of Crystal Lake, explores C2E2 dressed as a Wookiee from "Star Wars" at McCormick Place on March 18, 2016, in Chicago.