halloween events in chicago

Halloween Happenings on the Chicago comic’s scene. Here are some of the up coming comic book related Halloween events in the Chicago area:

The Comic vault is hosting a costume party ìSardoweenî

with drinks specials and DJ Gomsky. Frightful and Fun costumes plus a great time is in store for the adult crowd at this event.

Challengers Comics and conversation on cot 24^th is having a spooktacular event with Chicago artist jill Thompson who will be signing here new comic and doing sketches. Then on Oct 25th challengers will be hosting a pumpkin carving event for the whole family.

Third coast comics on Oct 24th will be hosting a signing by Ivan Brunetti and on oct30 is having a web comic Halloween party. Third coast will be hosting many creators as well as showcasing some great work and there will be candy.

Boarders books on Michigan ave will be having a fun family Halloween costume events with games, music, fun holiday themed crafts.

Alternate reality on Oct 30^th will be taking part in the Halloween walk so stop in for some fun treats.

So whether you’re a little monster or a big monster the Chicago comic’s scene has you covered with all sorts of tricks and treats.

One final note It does seem strange that on a holiday when it’s expectable for both children and adults to dress up in costume, eat lots of candy and go to costume parties. There are not as many comic book related events as there could be. If you go to any convention be it comics, anime, sci fi or whatever there are tons and tons of people in costume but on a holiday that focuses on that kind of stuff the Fanboys fall short. Why don’t comic shops hold costume contests or have more family friendly events? Shop owners could easily get local artists to do in store holiday monster sketches or the shop could host their own monster or animated movie marathons which is very easy due to the nature of comics fans who have DVDs of all sorts of monster and sci fi stuff. This year more than ever there is a large selection of store bought comic book costumes so dressing as you favorite hero is easier than ever that’s not counting the guys with their own handmade perfect star wars trooper outfits or the omni present klingon costumes. Plus Halloween is a holiday that brings out the kid in all of us so hosting a grown up party or event during October is not as difficult as say a day in may.

It is true that there are a wealth of private Halloween house parties taking place this year hosted by many members of the Chicago comic art community (who’s names and locations are with held to protect the innocent) but if your in the inner circle please go they are always fun. One example is the legendary Halloween parties of Chicago comic artist Alex Ross that in past years has seen a real batmobile parked out front, lots of Chicago artist and fans plus a high caliber of costume that would put a Hollywood make up artist to shame. So as ever have a safe and fun Halloween with a good night to all and to all a good fright!