Expected Fri–Sun, April 28–30, 2028. Final 2028 dates have not been announced; confirm on the official site.

Where is C2E2 2028 located?

Chicago, Illinois — McCormick Place

Are the dates confirmed?

No. The dates shown are an expected window based on the show's recurring slot and are labelled Expected until the organiser publishes them.

Where do I confirm tickets and hours?

On the organiser's official site. We link out rather than sell tickets, and we do not republish ticket prices or hours that can change between editions.

Destination comic conExpected · Dates TBA

C2E2 2028

Name: C2E2 2028
Start: 2028-04-28
End: 2028-04-30
Location: McCormick Place

Also searched as: nycc · reedpop · new york comiccon · chicago comic con · chicago comic and entertainment expo

Expected dates: Fri–Sun, April 28–30, 2028; 2028-04-28 → 2028-04-30
Location: Chicago, Illinois; McCormick Place

A destination comic con: programming and guests up front, with a large dealer hall of comics, exclusives, toys, and graded collectibles.

Official site ↗More in Chicago

Last verified September 21, 2026 · Verify before you go — organisers change dates, hours, and halls.

// Hunt brief

What to expect on the floor

Floor mix: comics and back-issue dealers, show exclusives, toys, and graded collectibles alongside guest and programming halls.
Who it's for: collectors who want volume and exclusives. Skip it if you only want cheap raw cards — the dealer margins here reflect the badge price.
What to hunt this cycle: comic con — check the Heat Index before you set a ceiling.Magazines heat
Prep: bring cash for dealer discounts, budget time for the dealer hall separately from panels, and check the exclusives list before doors.
Fly vs drive: Chicago is a fly-in-worthy stop for this format if you are buying seriously; otherwise treat it as a regional drive.

// Plan the trip

Tickets, shops, and nearby dates

Tickets & hours

Sold and published by the organiser. We link out instead of republishing prices and hours that change between editions.

Official ticket page ↗

Shops near the venue

Independent shops around Chicago on the Gem Hunter map, for the day before or after.

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Categories on the floor

Comic Con

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// Field notes

C2E2 2028 — the details

When is C2E2 2028?

C2E2 2028 has not published final 2028 dates yet. We list Fri–Sun, April 28–30, 2028 as the expected window based on the show's recurring slot, and we mark it Expected until the organiser confirms. Treat the window as planning-only and confirm on the official site before booking travel.

Where is it?

C2E2 2028 takes place in Chicago, Illinois at McCormick Place. Venue details come from the organiser; entrances, parking, and hall assignments can change between editions.

What kind of show is this?

A destination comic con: programming and guests up front, with a large dealer hall of comics, exclusives, toys, and graded collectibles. It is part of the ReedPop comic cons series, so the format carries across stops.

What do collectors actually buy here?

Floor mix: comics and back-issue dealers, show exclusives, toys, and graded collectibles alongside guest and programming halls. Who it's for: collectors who want volume and exclusives. Skip it if you only want cheap raw cards — the dealer margins here reflect the badge price. We do not publish table counts or vendor lists we cannot source — the organiser's exhibitor list is the authority.

Is VIP or early entry worth it?

Early-entry and VIP tiers change what is still on the tables when general admission opens, which matters most at destination comic con events. We do not list prices or tiers here because they change per edition — check the official ticket page and decide against your own want list.

Official source

Dates, hours, tickets, and exhibitor information should be confirmed on the organiser's official site. Age of Millennials tracks this event as a signal for collectors — signals, not appraisals.

// Questions readers ask

C2E2 2028 FAQ

When is C2E2 2028?: Expected Fri–Sun, April 28–30, 2028. Final 2028 dates have not been announced; confirm on the official site.
Where is C2E2 2028 located?: Chicago, Illinois — McCormick Place
Are the dates confirmed?: No. The dates shown are an expected window based on the show's recurring slot and are labelled Expected until the organiser publishes them.
Is this a comic con, card show, or something else?: A destination comic con: programming and guests up front, with a large dealer hall of comics, exclusives, toys, and graded collectibles.
Where do I confirm tickets and hours?: On the organiser's official site. We link out rather than sell tickets, and we do not republish ticket prices or hours that can change between editions.
Is C2E2 2028 the same as nycc?: Yes — collectors also search for it as nycc, reedpop, new york comiccon, chicago comic con, chicago comic and entertainment expo. C2E2 2028 is the official name.

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