Ex-Gov. Blagojevich Appears At Chicago Comic Con

First Published: August 22, 2010 12:28 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images

ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Caption Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich speaks during a press conference at the Thompson Center January 23, 2009 in Chicago, IllinoisFormer Ill. 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 superheros 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 that he was calling his lawyer.

A federal jury convicted Blagojevich this week of lying to the FBI but deadlocked on 23 other charges. Prosecutors plan to retry him.

Actors William Shatner and Adam Westare also at the Comic Con.

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