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Home » Challengers Comics + Conversation

Tag: Challengers Comics + Conversation

Posted inBlogs

Tour de Fat, Wicker Park Fest, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Emily Wasielewski July 28, 2017August 18, 2021

Comedian Dwayne Kennedy, MMA fighter-turned-podcaster Brendan Schaub, and more happenings from 7/28-7/30.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 6/12: Brian ‘Box’ Brown, Fiestas Puertorriqueñas, Thomas Comerford

by Drew Hunt June 12, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, June 12

Posted inArts & Culture

A graphic novel grapples with Andre the Giant

by Dominic Umile June 8, 2014August 18, 2021

Box Brown’s Andre the Giant: Life and Legend is, like pro wrestling, a mix of both truth and histrionics.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 8/29: Delilah’s 20th Anniversary, Hamid Drake, Action Comedy, Aram Shelton

by Tosten Burks August 29, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, August 29

Megan Gailey
Posted inArts & Culture

Action Comedy now in action at Challengers

by Molly Adams August 23, 2013August 19, 2021

Action Comedy: Megan Gailey headlines the debut of a comic showcase.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Place to Buy Comics Minus the Comic Book Guy

by Luca Cimarusti June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

The shop’s laid-back, pleasant staff won’t bat an eye if you approach them with novice questions like “Which issue of Spider-Man did Gwen Stacey die in?”

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Sat 1/12: Turkey Bowl, Atomic Sketch + AG47, and ShowYouSuck

by Drew Hunt January 12, 2013August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, January 12, 2013

Posted inArts & Culture

New Year’s Eve Guide 2012

by Chicago Reader December 21, 2012August 19, 2021

Our picks for the best places to be when the ball drops

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda, Wed 12/12: Danse Macabre, Seeley & Norton, and CYSK

by Drew Hunt December 12, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Wed 7/4

by Drew Hunt July 4, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best gallery exhibit

by Chicago Reader June 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Becky Cloonan at the Rogue’s Gallery voted best gallery exhibit

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best new gallery

by Chicago Reader June 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Rogue’s Gallery @ Challengers 1845 N. Western 773-278-0155 rogues.challengerscomics.com Runners-up Bottle & Bottega Chicago Urban Art Society

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best comics shop

by Chicago Reader June 17, 2010August 19, 2021

Challengers Comics + Conversation voted Chciago’s best

Posted inBlogs

Tales Designed to Thrizzle Discussion at Challengers Comics

by Jerome Ludwig November 18, 2009August 19, 2021

Michael Kupperman’s Tales Designed to Thrizzle is the subject of a discussion at Challengers Comics on Thursday, November 19.

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