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SDCC's Her Universe Fashion Show: Inside the contest, the camraderie, and the costumes with Ashley Eckstein, Hot Topic, and the winners
“We work so hard and when it happens it just is truly like a dream,” Eckstein says
July 23, 2023
Ashley V. Robinson
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Marvel celebrates the winner (and the losers) in third annual X-Men Vote with their own series
There's other comics about the winners, but this comic is about the losers. People voted for them too, right?
July 23, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
Barbie takes San Diego Comic-Con - through cosplay!
Popverse spotted several Barbies throughout the San Diego Convention Center
July 21, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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SDCC 2023: What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con this year
Everything you need to know about this year's San Diego Comic-Con
July 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Imagine Naruto, but on a budget: The Low Cost Cosplay Guy delivers some amazing cost-conscious cosplays
From Kakashi to Naruto himself, this guy makes cheap but effective cosplays.
July 05, 2023
Kelsey Endter
Features
Our favorite cosplay from Florida Supercon in Miami Beach!
South Florida represents with some amazing cosplay at June 2023's Florida Supercon.
July 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
The most amazing cosplay from Anime Expo 2023 in LA!
AX in LA, as told through cosplay.
July 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Miami! Get ready for the next Florida Supercon, as we have the 2024 FSC dates
Florida Supercon is heading back to Miami next July. Here are the deets.
June 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
MCM Birmingham returns in winter 2023 - Here's the dates for the UK show!
MCM is returning to Birmingham, England this winter - but with later dates than you might expect.
June 16, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Popverse: Year One - our most popular articles, as decided by YOU!
From controversy in comics to cartoons that make you say 'Woooo!', Popverse's first year was great. Here are the most popular news, panels, features, and guides from year one.
May 30, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Our favorite cosplay from MCM Comic Con in May 2023!
London represents with some amazing cosplay at May 2023's MCM Comic Con
May 28, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Popverse: Year One - the big surprises, the big successes, and the big deals you should know about
It's the first birthday of our tour guide to pop culture, Popverse
May 18, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
RuPaul's DragCon 2023: Catch the best looks
You only wish you could be so stylish
May 15, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
We've just made it easier for you to keep up with your favourite things
Spend less time searching for the things you love, and more time reading about them.
May 09, 2023
Craig Munro
News
Bay Area comic convention SiliCon cancels this year's event due to "financial hardship"
Reports indicate one of SiliCon's major financial backers pulled out of this year's event
May 06, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Los Angeles Comic Con boasts it beat all its area competitors to be the biggest in the LA area
Los Angeles Comic Con says it just bested others as the biggest LA-area comic convention around
May 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
ReedPop VP (and Popverse co-founder) Mike Armstrong is exiting the company after nearly 14 years
After nearly 14 years, ReedPop's Mike Armstrong is leaving the company
May 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Fan Expo St. Louis quietly canceled after nine-year run
As Fan Expo St. Louis closes its doors, St. Louis loses its annual comic convention
April 19, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Livestream the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase panel from C2E2 '23
The best cosplayers in the game take the stage for the Cosplay Central Showcase at C2E2 2023, and you can livestream it here.
April 16, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Livestream!Watch the Cosplay Central Crown Championship from C2E2 '23
Cosplay Central's Crown Championships are at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can watch them here.
April 16, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
Comic con on a cruise ship? It's coming in 2024
Comic convention + cruise ship? Imagine it all, especially the cosplay with Comic Con Cruise
April 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Star Wars Celebration 2023: The best cosplay from a galaxy far far away
Begun, the cosplay wars have
April 11, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Anime NYC cosplayers were out in full force this year
A great variety of cosplay from Anime NYC '22
April 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
C2E2 2023: Enjoy the wonders of the show's best cosplay
Check out a gallery of C2E2's best cosplay photos!
April 02, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Orlando's MegaCon moves to earlier dates in 2024
The biggest fan event in the Southern US will take place much earlier than year
April 02, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
PAX East 2023 cosplay: PAX is stacked with some amazing anime, Star Wars, gaming, Marvel, and other cosplay
Popverse visited PAX East 2023, and came back with some amazing cosplay photos!
March 25, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
WonderCon 2024 dates are announced (and its slightly later next year)
The LA area's big comic convention, WonderCon, is returning in 2024
March 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Star Wars: How to cosplay as Boba Fett, from the helmet to the armor
We've compiled a list of must-haves to create a Boba Fett cosplay based on his new Mandalorian look.
March 24, 2023
Kelsey Endter
Features
Encanto: How to cosplay as Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, and Camilo from the hit Disney movie
Disney's newest movie Encanto has some stunning character designs and we have some tips to cosplaying them!
March 24, 2023
Ani-Mia
Features
Shadow and Bone: How to make your own Kefta uniform and join the Grishaverse
Create your own Grishaverse cosplay using this Kefta tutorial!
March 23, 2023
Amazonian Cosplay
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Emerald City Comic Con: All the greatest coverage from Popverse at the first big convention of 2023!
Springtime in Seattle, and Popverse is back on the convention circuit with the 20th annual Emerald City Comic Con
March 20, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Full Panel VideoWatch the Amalee Spotlight panel from ECCC '23
YouTube star Amalee takes the Pine Stage at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
March 15, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Krakens, cakes, and crews: Unique Our Flag Means Death cosplays from Emerald City Comic Con
The most deep cut costumes at the Our Flag Means Death panel
March 09, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Updated!ECCC 2023: The best of the best cosplay from Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con
Check out our gallery of the coolest cosplay from ECCC
March 08, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Celebrate the winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships at Emerald City Comic Con 2023!
They came, they saw, they triumphed (and you can see why)
March 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Livestream!Livestream the Cosplay Central Showcase panel from ECCC '23
The best cosplayers in the game take the stage for the Cosplay Central Showcase at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can livestream it here.
March 05, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Get prepped for 2023 comic convention season with Enter the Popverse!
Popverse talks all things ECCC 2023, as well as how to prep for the con - or any con!
March 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Meet the cosplayers hoping to be the USA Semi-Finalist in the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships
The winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships quarter finals at ReedPop shows are coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to chase the Crown
March 02, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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Meet SayoChuu, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Wintercon, Latvia, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
March 01, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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Problem with your cosplay? Don't despair—head over to Cosplay Repair!
The Cosplay Repair room is a lifesaver for cosplayers who have run into mishaps
February 28, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Meet LilithAdaryn, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from MondoCon, Hungary, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
February 28, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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Meet Blink, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Magnificon, Poland, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
February 27, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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Popverse celebrates Black creators and characters for Black History Month
Looking for some awesome articles to read? Check out these great Popverse articles this Black History Month and beyond.
February 24, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Discover the best cosplay from MagicCon: Philadelphia 2023
MagicCon: Philadelphia was full of fun, marvelous cosplay that you have to see
February 23, 2023
Veronica Valencia
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Meet AltF4cosplay, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from PAX Aus is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
February 17, 2023
Emma Farnworth
Features
Meet Quee the Cosfailer, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Austria's Vienna Comic Con is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
February 16, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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Meet Alisyuon, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Madrid's Japan Weekend is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
February 16, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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Meet Ludus Cosplay, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Comic Con Africa is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023
February 15, 2023
Emma Farnworth
News
10 Black cosplayers you should be following
From Miles Morales to Uncle Iroh, these cosplayers nail their looks.
February 15, 2023
Kelsey Endter
Features
Meet Matthew Barry, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Birmingham's MCM Comic Con is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
February 14, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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Looking ahead at 2023 with Popverse
Popverse Editor-in-Chief Chris Arrant gives you a preview of what's to come in 2023 at Popverse
January 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
The 2022 Cosplay Central Crown Championships contestants: high quality photos of all the finalists and winners
Take a closer look at the incredible costumes from the global final of ReedPop's Cosplay Championship
December 13, 2022
Emma Farnworth
Features
The Cosplay Central Crown Championships 2022 - a story in pictures from the global finals
Take a look back at all the action from the MCM London Main Stage
December 13, 2022
Emma Farnworth
Features
L.A. Comic Con, a local convention with (pretty much) no lines
A peek into the twelfth year of L.A. Comic Con
December 05, 2022
Tiffany Babb
Features
All the best cosplay from L.A. Comic Con 2022
Cosplayers were out in force at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekend
December 05, 2022
Tiffany Babb
Features
Are corsets uncomfortable? Bad for posture? Dangerous? Here are 5 myths about the historic garment
Mainstream media makes it sound like corsets are bad to wear, but are they really?
December 04, 2022
Kelsey Endter
Features
Cosplay gift guide: 10 recommendations for the cosplayer in your life
Brought to you by hot glue.
November 28, 2022
Kelsey Endter
Features
MCM Comic Con London 2022: Be there from anywhere with filmed panels, celebrity interviews, and showfloor reports
MCM returns, and Popverse is here in London covering the news, panels, guests, cosplay, and more
November 21, 2022
Chris Arrant
News
Save the date: The Chicago comic convention C2E2 has revealed its 2023 dates
The Chicago staple C2e2 returns in 2023 - and returns to spring!
November 17, 2022
Chris Arrant
Features
Top fun things to do at MCM London
A summary of all the activities at MCM for ticket holders
October 30, 2022
Louise Saul
Features
Check out the best cosplay at MCM London 2022 so far!
We've collected photos of the best cosplay at MCM London this year
October 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb
Features
Full Panel VideoWatch the finals of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships live from MCM Comic Con!
The finals of the 2022 Cosplay Central Crown Championships take place Saturday at MCM Comic Con - and you can watch it live!
October 29, 2022
Chris Arrant
Features
Streaming VideoWatch MCM's Yaya Han - Beyond Social Media: Long Term Success in Cosplay panel live
Cosplay mainstay Yaya Han heads to London to talk about what it takes to make it in cosplay in today’s ever-shifting digital landscape.
October 28, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Streaming VideoCostumers Unite! The 501st UK Garrison comes to Comic Con, stream the panel here!
The 501st UK Garrison is a non-profit costuming organization whose goal is to put realism into costuming and good into the world.
October 28, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
Features
New York Comic Con 2022: Watch 30+ filmed panels, read numerous interviews and news reports, and hear conversations with celebrities
NYCC is here, and Popverse is in full force covering the news, panels, guests, and more
October 24, 2022
Chris Arrant
Features
The lessons learned from, and the questions never asked at, New York Comic Con 2022's Q & A panel
Sunday afternoon brought convention organizers face to face with fans, with one shared mission: making NYCC better
October 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Know before you goA cosplayer's guide to MCM Comic Con
Wanting to cosplay at MCM London? Here’s our helpful guide
October 19, 2022
Louise Saul
Features
Discover the best cosplay from New York Comic Con 2022!
Once again, NYCC is home to some of the wildest, wackiest, and most fun cosplay on the convention circuit
October 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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October 17, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Streaming VideoStream the Cosplay Central Crown Championships here!
EuroCosplay Championships and the Crown Championships of Cosplay present the ultimate Cosplay Competition - see it begin at the Javits Center’s Main Stage.
October 11, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Clan Outlander is in the House at NYCC
Outlander Cosplayers Show Their Colors (and Kilts!) at NYCC
October 09, 2022
Jim McDermott
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NYCC 2022 Cosplay is Starting Strong
Talking to Cosplayers at NYCC 2022
October 07, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Cosplay and conventions: how being a fan helped me rediscover myself
On the power of cosplay and having something for yourself
September 30, 2022
Andrea Towers
News
Free livestreamWatch many New York Comic Con 2022 panels live with Popverse, for FREE!
Be there from anywhere with Popverse's free livestream of many major New York Comic Con 2022 panels
September 29, 2022
Chris Arrant
News
All the best cosplay from Disney's D23 Expo 2022
Whether it's the Magic Kingdom, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or Star Wars' Galaxy Far, Far Away, the best cosplay from every world can be found here
September 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
Features
Full Panel VideoWatch a showcase of the best cosplay from Emerald City Comic Con 2022
Full recording of Seattle's ECCC Cosplay Central Showcase
September 01, 2022
Chris Arrant
News
Re-Live Emerald City Comic Con 2022 with 40 filmed panels, over 20 articles, and video interviews with Jinkx Monsoon, Bendelacreme, Harvey Guillén
Popverse went to Emerald City Comic Con, and has alot to show for it
September 01, 2022
Tiffany Babb
Features
"I kind of live con crunch" YouTube star creator Odin Makes shares his passion for cosplay & conventions
Bringing your favorite things to reality with YouTube star creator Odin Makes
August 26, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
News
Celebrate the winners of ECCC 2022's Cosplay Central Championships of Cosplay!
The winners and photos of the amazing costumes from the Cosplay Central Championships of Cosplay tournament at Emerald City Comic Con 2022
August 24, 2022
Chris Arrant
Features
All the best cosplay from Emerald City Comic Con 2022!
All of Emerald City Comic Con's very best cosplay
August 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
News
British convention ICE canceled just weeks ahead of its 2022 event
The Birmingham show was permanently shuttered due to economic concerns, says founder
August 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
Features
This cosplayer crochets her cosplays!
Jae showed off her new Poison Ivy costume at Emerald City Comic Con
August 23, 2022
Tiffany Babb
News
SheProp! celebrates female, non-binary, and transgender cosplayers by building a supportive cosplay community
SheProp! is an inclusive community for people of marginalized genders of all levels of cosplay expertise
August 22, 2022
Tiffany Babb
Features
Full Panel VideoWatch the full ECCC Crown Championships of Cosplay competition from your home!
The Crown Championships of Cosplay competition returns to ECCC
August 21, 2022
Chris Arrant
Features
Streaming VideoWatch the full C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay competition from your home!
The Crown Championships of Cosplay competition returns to C2E2
August 08, 2022
Chris Arrant
Features
Streaming VideoWatch the C2E2 Cosplay Showcase live like you are here!
C2E2 celebrates the fantastic cosplayers of this weekend with a live showcase on its biggest stage
August 08, 2022
Chris Arrant
Features
Plus size cosplayers find confidence in cosplaying
These cosplayers show that cosplay is for everyone, regardless of race, gender, and size.
August 04, 2022
Kendra Beltran
News
Cosplay Universe aims to be the definitive cosplay documentary
Cosplay Universe is about what goes into dressing up as characters you love - and also the big business that surrounds it
June 30, 2022
Chris Arrant
Features
Disney's Hercules cosplayers celebrate 25th anniversary
These cosplayers put the "glad" in "gladiator" with their Disney cosplays!
June 10, 2022
Kendra Beltran
Features
Stranger Things: Cosplay characters from season four... based on clothes you already own
The costumes in the latest Stranger Things season are perfect for putting together closet cosplays!
June 09, 2022
Ani-Mia
Features
Answering questions for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
We've created a FAQ regarding all of your questions for Crown.
June 06, 2022
Emma Farnworth
Features
Star Wars: How Attack of the Clones inspired a cadre of Clone Trooper cosplayers
Episode II was the catalyst for cosplayers to create Clone Trooper suits.
May 20, 2022
Andrew Liptak
Features
Feel the excitement of attending a convention with ReedPop's Hall Pass video series
Join comedian/baker Jessica Grant as she plays tour guide to the world of New York Comic Con with Hall Pass
May 19, 2022
Chris Arrant
Features
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Say Hello there to some our favorite Star Wars cosplays
These are the Obi-Wan Kenobi cosplays you're looking for
May 16, 2022
Andrew Liptak
Features
Doctor Strange: Cosplay as the Sorcerer Supreme from Marvel's Multiverse of Madness
Want to cosplay Doctor Strange? Then check out this guide!
May 06, 2022
Ani-Mia
Features
Star Trek cosplay: How to boldly go to the next strange new world... of costume design
Want to create your own red shirt? Or perhaps Captain Kirk? Then check out this guide!
April 19, 2022
Ani-Mia
Features
Game of Thrones: Sansa's coronation dress gets a breathtaking remake
Meet Beth Malcolm, the cosplayer making a nearly-identical replica of Sansa's dress from the Game of Thrones finale, The Iron Throne.
April 13, 2022
Kelsey Endter
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Cosplay etiquette for conventions and online
Here's what you should and should not say to cosplayers, wherever you encounter them.
April 08, 2022
Kelsey Endter
Features
DC's Batman: Cosplayers on the evolution of the Batsuit
What makes the Bat-man Batman?
April 06, 2022
Andrew Liptak
Features
8 Catwoman Cosplayers Sharing Her Iconic Looks In Film & Television
Check out these cosplayers as Catwoman throughout the years.
April 05, 2022
Lexi Ginn