Chicago Comic Con guests include Southlanders

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More than 500 celebrities from the world of movies, graphic novels, science fiction, gaming, comics, video gaming, toys, television and other pop-culture media will be on hand through Aug. 14 for Wizard World’s Chicago Comic Con.

Southlanders set to be a part of the event include author Nnedi Okorafor (author of “Iridessa and the Fire-Bellied Dragon Frog,” “Akata Witch” and “Who Fears Death”).

Also, SouthtownStar Beardo cartoonist Dan Dougherty (artist and writer of “Rotten” and “The Apocalypse Plan”) will be among the guests.

Here’s a look at some of the highlights. Additional fees or ticket purchase may be applicable. Visit wizardworld.com for complete information.

AUG. 12

1-1:45 p.m. | Question-and-answer session with the original “Incredible Hulk,” Lou Ferrigno (Room B)

4-4:45 p.m. | Q&A with “Torchwood” stars Kai Owen and Gareth David-Lloyd (Room A)

5-5:45 p.m. | “Buffyfest” Q&A with “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” stars Nicholas Brendon and his on-screen and offscreen twin brother, Kelly Donovan (Room A)

6-6:45 p.m. | “Buffyfest” Q&A with “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” stars Clare Kramer and Mercedes McNab (Room A)

AUG. 13

11-11:45 a.m. | Q&A with Pam Grier (“Jackie Brown,” “Smallville”) (Room A)

Noon-12:45 p.m. | Q&A with Julie Benz (“Dexter” “No Ordinary Family”) (Room A)

1-1:45 p.m. | “Pure Imagination” Q&A with the actors who portrayed the five kids in the classic 1971 film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” Throughout the weekend, fans can meet and greet Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket), Paris Themmen (Mike Teevee), Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt), Denise Nickerson (Violet Beauregarde) and Michael Boellner (Augustus Gloop) at their respective booths.

1-1:45 p.m. | Q&A with Morena Baccarin (“Firefly,” “Stargate SG-1”) (Room A)

1-1:45 p.m. | Q&A with Anthony Michael Hall (“The Breakfast Club,” “The Dead Zone”) (Room B)

2-2:45 p.m. | Q&A with Patrick Stewart (“X-Men”) and his son Daniel Stewart (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) (Room A)

2-2:45 p.m. | Q&A with Tia Carrere (“Relic Hunters”) (Room B)

3-3:45 p.m. | Q&A with LeVar Burton (“Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Captain Planet”) (Room B)

4-4:45 p.m. | Q&A with Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future”) (Room A)

4-4:45 p.m. | “Buffyfest” Q&A with “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Charisma Carpenter (“Angel”) (Room B)

5-5:45 p.m. | Q&A with Bruce Campbell (“Burn Notice,” “Evil Dead”) (Room A)

5-7 p.m. | Billy Corgan will appear at Lockport-based Judas Posters’ booth in support of his latest endeavor as creative director for Resistance Pro wrestling.

8:30-9:30 p.m. | James Marsters in concert (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel”) (Room A)

AUG. 14

11-11:45 a.m. | Q&A with James Marsters (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel”) (Room A)

Noon-12:45 p.m. | Q&A with Louis Gossett Jr. (“An Officer and a Gentleman,” “Enemy Mine”) (Room B)

1-1:45 p.m. | Q&A with Vivica A. Fox (“Kill Bill: Vol. 1,” “Independence Day”) (Room B)

3-3:30 p.m. | “My Favorite Giant” reading with Peter Mayhew, the 7-foot-3 actor who starred as Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” films.

NOTE: Scheduled events are subject to change without notice.