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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE9PICPBr-8[/youtube] In this episode, Bleeding Cool Senior Cosplay Correspondent Ian Mageto discusses the crowding issues at Dragon*Con and how con organizers can potentially improve handling these mammoth crowds. TWITTER › https://twitter.com/ComixNCosplay TUMBLR › http://satmorncosplay.tumblr.com/ FACEBOOK › https://www.facebook.com/satmorningco… INSTAGRAM › http://instagram.com/satmorncosplay DEVIANTART › http://satmorncosplay.deviantart.com/ [...]

Not just the awesome guests they had, but the Cosplay and the merchandise as well They even had Dalek drinking cups that I wanted but had to sadly refrain from buying them Almost every artist had incorporated Doctor Who in between the superheroes and pop culture art The absolute highlight of the con, though was[...]

Even though there was a very sizable turnout (many cosplaying), space was never an issue The lighting and smoke effects really added to the atmosphere, but they may want to consider a PA system for the room because the mini-megaphone the NYCC staff were using just wasn't cutting it. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align:[...]

By Bill Watters Recently, Denise Dorman wrote a thought-provoking piece on the subject of the lessening profitability of attending comic-con styled events by name artists and industry talent that appeared on Bleeding Cool as "Denise Dorman Asks – Is Cosplay Killing Comic Con?" The Bleeding Cool headline leads to the impression that she's suggesting that the[...]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bFl7OhzdQk[/youtube] Comics and Cosplay are back with host Ian Mageto, Bleeding Cool's Senior Cosplay Correspondent And he's been busy reading Bleeding Cool. In this episode Ian responds to the contentions by Denise Dorman regarding cosplay and the convention scene He explains why the real discussion should be about convention organizers and how they plan cons[...]

Nina Williams vs JayCee (Tekken) – Tajfu (/) & Neko-tin. Photographer -TarasVB Denise Dorman's comments about the recent convention experiences of she and her husband, the famed fantasy illustrator Dave Dorman, caused considerable online commentary. Reddit launched a thread with exactly that. johndesmarais No, Cosplay is not killing Comic Con – Comic Con is killing comic fandom at Comic Con (although the article actually[...]

(Their status on exhibiting next year may have since changed – I haven't followed the story that closely, but it drives home my point.) I have slowly come realize that in this selfie-obsessed, Instagram Era, cosplay is the new focus of these conventions–seeing and being seen, like some giant masquerade party[...]

Vidaurri at 7PM. Sunday, September 28th-October 3rd Escape Pod Comics in Huntington, Long Island, will host a Comictoberfest from September 28th-October 31st featuring a number of comic events.Kicking things off this Sunday, they will hold Cosplay Sunday: Countdown to NYCC They say: "Less than TWO WEEKS before NYCC! Is your Cosplay ready?! Bring it down to us for[...]

By Andrea "Yunie" McFall  Joining with Cosplay Blog with a Brain, this is our next cosplayer interview, featuring Player Two! She's another newer cosplayer from Canada, who is a very talented gal!  [Player Two out of costume] Andrea McFall: What's your cosplay alias and why did you choose it? Player Two: My cosplay alias is Player Two which[...]

By Ian Mageto Comics and Cosplay are back,  this time in a special cosplay interview In this episode, host Ian Mageto, Senior Cosplay Correspondent at Bleeding Cool, sits down to chat with Jesse from Heroes of Cosplay to discuss DragonCon, the TV show, and of course Cosplay! Follow Comics and Cosplay: TWITTER › https://twitter.com/ComixNCosplay TUMBLR › http://satmorncosplay.tumblr.com/ FACEBOOK › https://www.facebook.com/satmorningco… INSTAGRAM[...]

From Reddit once month ago: This cosplayer was intercepting Comic Con goers this weekend, calling himself HawkCat…What (who) is this thing? The answer came from Archardy My guess is that this is one of four things – a super unknown minor character in some unknown story that no one has ever seen or heard; an original persona he made[...]

Brisbane last weekend, Sydney at the weekend tat has just gone, Perth and Adelaide are next… Around 40,000 attended in Sydney, where Gerry Alexander took the cosplay photos below… #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ [...]

By Andrea "Yunie" McFall Joining with Cosplay Blog with a Brain, this is our next cosplayer interview, featuring Loki of Venus! She's a lovely cosplayer from Colorado, who has mastered the ability to play gender roles insanely well in costume! [Loki of Venus out of costume] Andrea McFall: What's your cosplay alias and why did you choose it? Loki[...]

His first lots of cosplay photos are here And he also brought home a little con swag…   #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Anthony Hammock again, from comicsheatingup.net on camera there[...]

Welcome to the look of cosplay at Baltimore Comic Con 2014! Plenty of Deadpools, some good looking Saga floating ghosts, and Thors of every description! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Courtesy of Anthony Hammock of the comic speculator blog, comicsheatingup.net. [...]

The large number of cosplayers in one place is entertaining in itself and brings a whole new level of fun to people watching on the street.  Sometimes there's the urge to look in 2 directions at once because so many unusual things are ever present grabbing eyes and pulling them different ways. Some events offered the[...]

You have to appreciate this level of Cosplaying… this is a photo that was shared on Twitter from DragonCon by Tally Dueshane The gentleman on the balcony dressed as Commander Riker from Star Trek: The Next Generation is playing the trombone For non STTNG fans you'd think the guy was just dedicated to his art[...]

The show is famed for its cosplay (as well as some of the late night activities engaged by those in cosplay) and thankfully Bleeding Cool had Paul Drude running around with his camera. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */   [...]

Joudrey called Charleswood Road – Stories.  Published through At Bay Press and out of Canada, it's a collection of short fiction pieces and poems that play with perception or blast right through it.  Lots of good stuff in here, I highly recommend it. Cosplay Confidential According to my highly unscientific survey, the most popular cosplay of the[...]

Co-sponsored by the Hero Initiative! Drop in and show your support!" Sunday, August 31st Escape Pod Comics at 302 Main Street in Huntington, Long Island, New York, will be holding a "Countdown to NYCC Cosplay Sunday" at 12PM They say: "Our first of a two part Cosplay Sunday Event! Come and talk to your peers about plans[...]

By Shawn Perry Greetings True Bleeders! The passion Mitch Hallock has for comics truly shined this past weekend as the seventh Annual Connecticut Comic-Conn drew an estimated 13,000 fans to the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport which is over twice the numbers of fans it drew during last year's record-setting edition.  In short, Comic-Conn 2014 was a[...]

Ticket prices, full guest list and schedule of events can all be found at Fan Expo's website. Friday, August 29th Nerd North Media presents their biggest event of the year, GEEKPRON'S Cosplay Ball at the Virgin Mobile Mod Club, Friday August 29th starting at 9pm After spending the day on the con floor move to the dance[...]

By Ian Mageto [youtube]http://youtu.be/u7hAHvd8Fc0[/youtube] Comics and Cosplay are back with host Ian Mageto, Bleeding Cool's Senior Cosplay Correspondent He headed down to Otakon over the weekend, and he kicks off the coverage with a new series of "flirtatious" cosplay videos. He says: "This is the first episode in our new cosplay video series called Flirtatious Cosplay[...]

Members of Rebel Legion will be on hand to cosplay plus artist Garry Brown Join in the celebration on Saturday, August 23 at 1 o'clock. Canada Anirevo, short for Anime Revolution, is coming for three days to Vancouver, BC, August 22 – 24 There are one-day passes, but the three-day pass is the best deal at $75[...]

All viewers of The View will know that Thor is about to be reinvented as a female character. This won't be a new thing to cosplayers, who have often portrayed Thor in a female fashion. But far more common than female Thor, is female Loki. [...]

By Ian Mageto [youtube]http://youtu.be/Eh30TolOdXI[/youtube] Comics and Cosplay returns with host and Senior Cosplay Correspondent at Bleeding Cool, Ian Mageto This week he talks with Marlene, fellow Youtuber from I Like Comics Too about a wide range of topics from Blue Beetle Cosplay to Custom Funko Toys, Guardians of the Galaxy, and of course, comics. Follow Comics and Cosplay: TWITTER[...]

By Andrea "Yunie" McFall Joining with Cosplay Blog with a Brain, this is our next cosplayer interview, featuring Etaru! She's a cosplayer in Chicago who is very well known for her beautiful Alexiel costumes! [Etaru as Angel from Tekken Tag Tournament 2, photo by Kevin Chan] Andrea McFall: What's your cosplay alias and why did you choose[...]

Kendra Pettis (with Patrick Willems (welcome back, sir!)) talk to kids cosplaying at San Diego Comic Con 2014 for Bleeding Cool. There is no more entertaining thing to see than this today None more. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTFAV6oriz0[/youtube] Now, doesn't the world seem a better place? Kendra Pettis (with Patrick Willems (welcome back, sir!)) talk to kids cosplaying at San Diego[...]

Corey Ransberg, our roving Bleeding Cool photo-reporter has kindly sent us in these lovely images he captured at San Diego Comic Con encapsulating plenty

By Andrea "Yunie" McFall Joining with Cosplay Blog with a Brain, this is our next cosplayer interview, featuring GothamScarecrow! He's a creative cosplayer from Virginia, who encourages less elitism in the community! [GothamScarecrow as Scarecrow from Batman] Andrea McFall: What's your cosplay alias and why did you choose it? GothamScarecrow: GothamScarecrow, as one of my favorite characters is[...]