Comic book fans had a lot to look forward to this weekend. With the highly anticipated premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine on Friday and Free Comic Book Day Saturday afternoon, it was a busy weekend to be a super hero.
Friday night was quite the sight at the Orland Park Marcus Theater. (See the gallery here.) The X-Men cosplayers* were at the entrance ready to greet movie goers. Kids were jumping with excitement to see their favorite mutant heroes live in person. Even Spider-man came out to support his comrades. Parents and fans eagerly whipped out their camera phones, or jumped in to be in a photo themselves. It just goes to show, you’re never too old to love the super heroes.
Saturday afternoon was even more impressive. Supergirl, X-Men, G.I. Joe, Spider-man, He-man, and FREE COMICS!?! Oh my! Only on Free Comic Book Day can you get such a treat.(See the gallery here).
Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May, and comic book stores around the world participate. Each customer is allowed to take 3 free comics, take pictures with their favorite super hero, and they can get a sketch done by a real comic artist. We stopped by Graham Crackers Comics in the Loop and in Wheaton.
*cosplay - short for “costume roleplay”, is an art form that involves dressing up in costume and pretending to be a fictional character (usually from anime, comics, science fiction, or video games)
