Comic Book Convention Costumes

Winner of the 2017 Ursa Major Award for Best Non-Fiction Work!Furry fandom is a recent phenomenon, but anthropomorphism is an instinct hard-wired into the human mind: the desire to see animals on an equal footing with people. It's existed since the beginning of time in prehistoric cave paintings, ancient gods, and tribal rituals. It lives on today--not just in the sports mascots and cartoon characters we see everywhere, but in stage plays, art galleries, serious literature, performance art--and ... [Read More]

Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled with a screen-accurate replica of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy weapon? If so, look no further. We've got just the book for you!In this book, master prop maker Shawn Thorsson uses his... [Read More]

Costumes, celebrities and panels can mean only one thing. It’s convention time! From Nampa, Idaho to San Diego, California, to London, England, the popularity of pop culture conventions is growing worldwide at an astounding rate with attendance in the hundreds of thousands. One thing is certain, being a geek has never been more popular. Whether you are new to the convention circuit or your favorite event is experiencing a sudden surge in attendance, The Comicon and Convention Survival Guid... [Read More]

Being a hero just became a tougher gig.Daniel and Amy, as the superheroes Angel and Kestrel, have defeated Crusher, ending the supervillain’s plans for domination. All that’s left to be done is to clean up the non-super criminals and Sueño will be safe again. Or so they think.Crusher’s father, going by the supervillain handle Pestilence, has other plans for the two heroes, and the city they protect. He won’t stop until both of them are killed in the most painful of ways and the city tha... [Read More]

What happens at the convention, stays at the convention. Chuck and Mongo find themselves face to face with visitors of the third kind in a place that no one would ever suspect them. Serpent Con in Atlanta. The boys are there for a little fun and relaxation among the science fiction and fantasy world. Only trouble could come of this when these two are turned loose together. Enjoy this short tale ripped from the headlines of Comic cons everywhere.

Meet the spectacular cosplayers of New York's annual Comic Con. Heroes & Villains is a photographic journey into the heart of contemporary pop culture that is New York's annual Comic Con. Photographer Andrew Boyle captures more than 200 cosplayers from NYCC in a series of stunning photographs and interviews, celebrating the incredible world of expression, talent, inclusivity, creativity and fandom that is the cosplay community.

Add the finishing touch to any Captain America costume with this officially licensed Captain America: Civil War, Captain America Plastic Shield. Red and silver iconic Captain America shield design; blue center with silver star; black inner straps to secure during wear. Plastic costume accessory not intended for battle or rough play action. Shield measures approximately 12-inches diameter. Matching style available in a larger size by Rubie's search for 24-Inch Captain America Shield. Rubie's offe... [Read More]