15th Annual Comic Book Mania

Saturday, October 19 at 10 am – 4 pm

Main Library: 270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL

Join us for the 15th Annual Comic Book Mania Convention! Meet local artists, writers and vendors. Enjoy special activities throughout the day such as face painting, cosplayers, and a craft! See below for list of Artist Alley participants.

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Great Scott! The DeLorean is Coming to Comic Book Mania!

Gail Borden Public Library is thrilled to announce that the iconic DeLorean time machine from "Back to the Future" will be making a special appearance at this year's Comic Book Mania! Step into the past, present, and future with this legendary vehicle and relive the magic of Marty McFly and Doc Brown's adventures. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to see the DeLorean up close!

Details

The car will be outside the library from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

Car courtesy of DeloreanRental.com

Super Duper Programs

Superhero Storytime

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Sally Lee Fox and Eagle Rooms
Registration Required

Join us for a special storytime followed by a Meet and Greet with Batgirl from Parties with Character. Registration is limited to 30 families. Please register as a family, indicating how many family members will be attending.

Pop Culture Road Show

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Meadows Community Rooms

Do you have a pop culture item or collection that you would like to have inspected and graded to determine its value? Bring it to Comic Book Mania! Nationally known comic book expert Gary "Moondog" Colabuono will be on hand in Artists' Alley to look over your prized collectibles and let you know what they are monetarily worth. Any and all pop culture items are welcome!