planned Events & Activities
Costume Contest
A judging of costumes will be held during Comic Con in the Marvin Foyer.
Panels/Speakers
A variety of speakers are being scheduled as pre-con events and at EIU Comic Con.
Escape Room
Join Booth Library in an adventure to foil the plot of a supervillain who has hidden a captured asset in the library! Meet the challenge alone or assemble a crack team of heroes to solve a series of diabolical puzzles throughout the library in the ultimate fight of good versus evil! 50% action! 50% adventure! 100% Comical!
Trivia Contest
Match wits with the best as you compete to answer a broad range of questions representing the far reaches of comic culture! All ages welcome. Assemble your team of experts and prepare for Comics, Movies, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Television, and More!
Cosplay and Demonstrations
We encourage participants to come dressed and performing as their favorite character!
Games
Board and electronic games will be available for play during EIU Comic Con.
Artists' Alley
Comic book artists and vendors will display their comics and other works in the alley. Come and meet them informally.
Mini-Comic Book Station
Make your own comic book.
The 2025 EIU Comic-Con eSports Tournaments
Testing the ability of all skill levels. Come to play or watch the competition.
Displays and Exhibits
On display will be examples of comic book work by EIU students as well as popular culture memorabilia and toys, comic books, zines, and superhero exhibits.