Illustration by Dan Zettwoch

In just a few short years, the Cincinnati Comic Expo has become one of the premier comic conventions in the Midwest, with nearly 16,300 people attending in 2014. This year, programming includes sci-fi speed dating, a zombie walk, and appearances by Sean Astin, Morena Baccarin, and Adam West. Let your freak flag fly!

Sept 18–20, Duke Energy Convention Center, cincinnaticomicexpo.com