Here at WWAC, we love fanart. So when news reached us that some fanart of Kate Bishop had been mistaken by an actual Marvel artist as official Kate Bishop Hawkeye uniform, we had to know more. I reached out to the fanartist in question, the incredible Vylla, (Find her on social media here and her…
Incredible Cosplayers of Anime Expo 2016!
This was my first ever Anime Expo (AX), and although I’m a veteran San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) goer, AX was extremely overwhelming. There was so much stimuli everywhere and, unfortunately, the first day was incredibly disappointing. The badge pick up line went up to a wait time of four hours. The second day went up to five…
Denver Comic Con 2016. Star Wars! Cosplay! And Cary Elwes!
I consider myself a comics baby—okay, perhaps a comics toddler. I’ve been a copyeditor and occasional contributing writer at Women Write About Comics for about a year and a half now, and yet, I still have so much to learn about the comics world. Manga, like Sailor Moon, and standalone graphic novels, like Persepolis, have been my…
This Week in WWAC History: Summer Fun
Summer officially began this past Monday in the U.S., and I’m happy it’s here because we have a great selection of articles with a summer theme. Whether it’s essays on the comic This One Summer, or our summer cosplay series, I think you’ll find something to read while you enjoy a lazy summer day with…
Is Budget Cosplay Possible?
The short answer? Yes. The long answer? With careful planning, imagination, and diligence, still yes. Cosplay is an awesome way to express your love for a character and the world they come from, but it can be ridiculously expensive if you don’t keep a careful eye on your spending. Here are some tips I wish…
Corsets 101 with Three Muses Inspired Clothing
It must have started with Emma Frost. Classic X-Men was a big influence on my childhood, and the haughty White Queen burned herself into my young mind as one of my great role models for determination, confidence, and her (flawed) views on sexism. Or maybe it has something to do with Gone with the Wind,…
My First Closet Cosplay: What Faith Means for Fat Girls
I don’t really cosplay. I qualify that “really,” because although I have made costumes and have dressed up like some of my favorite characters, being a fat girl, I understood that when I dressed up like a character, there was always that understanding that it wasn’t really cosplay, because that character wasn’t fat.
Can Companies Criminalize Cosplay?
The upcoming Supreme Court case of Star Athletica, L.L.C., Petitioner v. Varsity Brands, Inc., et al. has a lot of people in the geek community concerned that this may be the case. The case involves cheerleading uniforms—but it does have potential ramifications for cosplay and wearable fandom items. In this case, Varsity claims that designs can be…
Knit Your Comics: Once a Harry Potter Knitter, Always a Harry Potter Knitter
Sometimes the fandom makes me think of a pattern, and sometimes it’s the yarn. I was walking the aisles at Jo-Ann’s when I saw this yarn: The lighting in this pic doesn’t quite convey the way that orange-y yarn has a bronzed sheen, but hopefully it’s still enough to explain why I immediately thought of…
Queersplay Cosplay Creates Safe Spaces at Cons
If you have never attended a convention, know that it is a very unique space. Jumping headfirst into con culture can be exhilarating. The creators behind your favorite media are a just a queue away, fabulous geeks wearing fabulous costumes are everywhere, and for a weekend you can put the outside world away and celebrate that rare…
From Halloween’s Origins to Crafting Geek-Inspired Halloween Goods
As self-identified and unabashed geeks, costumes aren’t something limited to Halloween for most of us, but it sure does make it extra fun! For this month, lifestyle celebrated this readily available excuse for playing dress-up with a series of how-to’s, as well as general thoughts on costuming.
Ciara’s Costume Party: Blaming Beyoncé
October birthdays that come late in the month often get the fun of also being costume parties. Especially if you’re a celebrity like Ciara, with a famous boyfriend like NFL quarterback Russell Wilson. The sports star threw his girlfriend a surprise masquerade party for her 30th birthday at the Warner Bros. studio, complete with renting the…
