Maine West Fine Arts Boosters will host their 2nd annual Comic Con, Warrior-Con, on Saturday November 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Headlining guest for this year is creator/writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, best known for his work on Superman/Action Comics, Batman and Robin, The Incredible Hulk, Alien, and 007. Warrior-con features some of Chicagoland’s best artists and illustrators. Confirmed creators coming this year include:
Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Mike Norton
Art Baltazar
Scoot McMahon
Justin Castaneda
The Chalk Girl
Tim Seeley
Gavin Smith
Darryl Young
Mary Shyne
Brian Lynch
Minerva Fox
Paul Czarnowski
Amanda Snyder
Bret Juliano
Kevin Bixby
Leo Mancini
Joe Crohn
Strange Deer
Ginger Hoesley
Lavi HQ
Ryebread Creations
In addition to connecting with artists, attendees will enjoy a variety of pop culture merchandise, including Funko Pops, anime, collectibles, sketches, books, artwork, toys, action figures, Hot Wheels, pins, magnets and more. Concessions will also be available for purchase.
Warrior Con is family-friendly and open to all ages. An admission fee will be charged at the door. All entry proceeds support the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters. Parking can be found in the back of the school off of Oakton Street and visitors can enter through the bus concourse