ROSEMONT, Ill. — Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich compared himself to a superhero as he stood alongside folks dressed as Superman and Batman at the Chicago Comic Con.
Blagojevich said Saturday at the show in suburban Chicago that he draws inspiration from the superheroes as he faces his own battles.
He charged $80 for each photo taken with him and $50 for autographs. Some fans said Blagojevich earned the money and that he needs it because he isn’t working.
While touring the floor, Blagojevich picked up a red “Batphone” and joked he was calling his lawyer.
Blagojevich launched a media blitz Friday, after a federal jury convicted him last week of lying to the FBI but deadlocked on 23 other charges. On NBC’s “Today” show, he talked about an expected sequel to his trial, saying, “We are going to win.”
Other guests at the Chicago Comic Con, which ends today, include actors William Shatner and Adam West.
