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Shades of Cosplay, a 2015 documentary film that focuses on four Black cosplayers, is being re-released by filmmaker Cheyenne Ewulu.

ahem pandemic) so I’ve had some imposter-syndrome like thoughts of  not being a real cosplayer anymore because we all know that the hardest thing to do is practice what you preach (in this case, the  preach would be  you’re a cosplayer, damnit, because you like dressing up as your faves and you have fun doing it, don’t be so hard on yourself). Besides, I was featuring a whole lot of talented folks, and I was happy about it. But then a couple of things happened. I wanted to write something today to highlight the fact that just because February’s over doesn’t mean you should go ...

What’s a cosplay moment that you remember fondly? I was dressed as Garnet on an escalator and a little boy looked over at me in shock and said, “See mom, I told you she was real!!” I definitely cried later, haha! Hey, it’s time to take a break from making that cosplay or buying it off your wishlist, what are you watching/playing/reading to unwind? Reading fanfics, watching Hulu shows, playing Animal Crossing. Speaking of unwinding, who are your comfort characters? Who are you going to when you need a pick me up? TMNT, X-Men, and Sailor Moon. Comics, movies, or cartoons, indulging ...

Wendell Smith (Scorpking Costuming) has been cosplaying for 13 years after being inspired by a friend (that’s putting it lightly, I’m sure, because we all know how those cosplay friends dangle that carrot in front of us, lol!) You can check out his story below!   How the character fits me and my personality. What cosplay are you most proud of? And yes, it’s absolutely ok to say ALL. Hard to say… I love much of what I’ve done. But let’s say my Thanos series of costumes. They number around 13… What’s a cosplay moment that you remember fondly?

What’s a cosplay moment that you remember fondly? I was in my Black Panther cosplay and a little girl hugged me after taking a picture with her and her siblings. Hey, it’s time to take a break from making that cosplay or buying it off your wishlist, what are you watching/playing/reading to unwind? I mostly listen to music to unwind. I listen to some Kid Cudi, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Anderson .Paak, Lupe Fiasco, mostly some chill hop music. Speaking of unwinding, who are your comfort characters? Who are you going to when you need a pick me up?