For the first time in its 12-year run, C2E2 is taking place during the summer, and many people will make their way to Chicago’s McCormick Place for three days of pop culture galore. These five panels are some of the best to check out in between taking photos and hitting the show floor. Three-day and single-day tickets are on sale to the general public right now. More information about C2E2, which takes place from Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7, can be found here.

You Know, It Used To Be Called WWF feat. Mick Foley, Trish Stratus & Lita
When: Friday August 5 at 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Where: Main Stage

 WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, and Lita will discuss being part of the Attitude Era in the '90s. From 1997 to 2002, the Attitude Era was responsible for the rise of professional wrestling in the mainstream, and it helped the WWE beat WCW in the ratings.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 30th Reunion Panel
When: Saturday August 6 at 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Where: Location: S404

Since debuting 30 years ago, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has become a worldwide phenomenon with billions in merch sales. While the comic book series laid the foundation, the 1987 animated series helped bring the turtles to mainstream success. TMNT voice actors Cam Clarke, Rob Paulsen, Townsend Coleman, and Barry Gordon will be on hand to discuss working on the popular show.

Image (Comics) is everything! 30 years of creating stories beyond our wildest imagination
When: Saturday August 6 at 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Where: S404

Debuting in 1992, publishing company Image Comics would change the comic book game by allowing creators to own their own IPs. The popular independent company would deliver popular franchises such as The Walking Dead, Spawn, and Witchblade. A handful of Image Comics creators will celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary.

Cursed Commercials from Around the World
When: Sunday, Aug 7, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Location: S403

Over the decades, a plethora of bizarre commercials have hit TV screens around the world. Nerds Know will showcase a slew of these cursed commercials and wonder what exactly went wrong.

The Out Side: Celebrate LGBTQAI Voices in Webcomics!
Sunday August 7 at 1:15 pm. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: S402

Unveiled earlier this year, The Out Side showcases a slew of astonishing stories from 16 trans and nonbinary artists. The Kao (Magical Boy), Sage Coffey (I Am Not A Wolf), DashiPants (digital artist and Vtuber), Tara Maddison Avery (Prism Comics), and Jamie Barker (Fake Gamer Comics) will join moderator Tara Madison Avery (We're Still Here, Gooch) to discuss working on a vast project with the help of a loyal community.