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[Cosplay Photos] Dokidokon 2022convention

[Cosplay Photos] Dokidokon 2022convention

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[Cosplay Photos]ConnectiCon 2022

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[Cosplay Photos] METROCON 2022

[Cosplay Photos] METROCON 2022

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[Book Review] Baen Books: ‘The Serpent'

[Book Review] Baen Books: ‘The Serpent’

Jon of Dun Add has created a civilization where before there had only been isolated pockets of humanity in a shattered cosmos.Young knight Pal is one of the most respected members of Lord Jon’s Hall of Champions. But Pal’s greatest talent lies not on the field of battle, though he’s no slouch there. He is also a Maker, one who can repair the tools the Ancients had left–sometimes. Moreover, he has…

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[Cosplay Photos] FAN EXPO Chicago – Sunday (Pt. 2)

[Cosplay Photos] FAN EXPO Chicago – Sunday (Pt. 2)

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[Interview] Contact Lenses Q&A with ColouredContacts.com

Contact lenses can be a big part of your cosplay costume. They can be finishing touch or the key feature. They can be used for something as minor as changing your eye color or they can be used to make your eyes look unworldly. But contact lenses can be the most dangerous part of your cosplay costume. If you are not well informed and make a mistake you could permanently damage your…

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[Cosplay Photos] FAN EXPO Chicago - Friday (Pt. 1)

[Cosplay Photos] FAN EXPO Chicago – Friday (Pt. 1)

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[Cosplay Photos] FAN EXPO Chicago - Thursday

[Cosplay Photos] FAN EXPO Chicago – Thursday

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[Cosplay Photos] Anthrocon 2022

[Cosplay Photos] Anthrocon 2022

Anthrocon ran June 30th through July 3rd in Pittsburgh, PA. Anthrocon is an anthropomorphic, or furry, convention where people celebrate the art and lore they love. The con began as Albany Anthrocon in 1997, and since then has grown into one of the largest anthropomorphics conventions in the world. Their programming includes information and tutorials on acting, costume-building, animation,…

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[Book Review] Baen Books: ‘The Storm' by David Drake

[Book Review] Baen Books: ‘The Storm’ by David Drake

The universe has shattered into chaos and monsters. Jon, the Leader, is dedicating his life to reuniting the scattered hamlets into a Commonwealth where all humans can live protected against the darkness and the things that live in that darkness.But no man can reshape the universe by himself. Jon has Makers to build weapons and clerks to handle the business of government—but he also needs…

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[Cosplay Photos] SoonerCon 2022

[Cosplay Photos] SoonerCon 2022

SoonerCon bills themselves as “Oklahoma’s longest running pop-culture convention.” Considering their long history, I’d believe it. They started in 1971 by the sci-fi and fantasy club STAR OKC. They officially became SoonerCon in 1986, then ran annually until 1997 and reemerged in 2006. At SoonerCon, you’ll find discussion, workshops, and live performances spanning filmmaking, STEM, art, writing,…

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Cosplay 101: How to Survive Con Crunch –

So that convention you’re attending is only a short time away, and your cosplays are nowhere near ready, but you’re determined to finish them in time? This is what we call “con crunch” – that [...]

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First Look at 'Fantastic Beasts 2' Cast, Title Announced - PopCultHQ.com

Ever since Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them came out last year, fans of J.K. Rowling’s magical world have been waiting with bated breath for the continuation of Newt Scamander’s adventures.When the sequel was announced even before Fantastic Beasts was released, speculation began about how the story could continue. It was then announced that...

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[First Look] "VISIGOTH" Begins in Valiant's X-O MANOWAR #11 by Matt Kindt & Ryan Bodenheim - PopCultHQ.com

“VISIGOTH” Battles X-O MANOWAR #11 with Matt Kindt & Ryan Bodenheim – On Sale January 24th! As revealed at Newsarama, Valiant has released your first lettered look inside X-O MANOWAR (2017) #11– the FIRST ISSUE of “VISIGOTH,” an ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT for 2017’s best-selling comics powerhouse from New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (ETERNITY, Mind MGMT) and astonishing artist Ryan Bodenheim (The Dying &...

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COYOTES DEBUT ISSUE RUSHED BACK TO PRINT Image Comics has announced that the first issue of COYOTES, the new dark fantasy series from Sean Lewis (THE FEW, SAINTS) and Caitlin Yarsky, is being rushed back to print to keep up with customer demand. Underworld meets Sicario in COYOTES, a mythological thriller that offers up a tale of disappearances, secrets,...

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The 2017 / 2018 Convention List is Here! - PopCultHQ.com

The 2018 convention list is here and ready to go, be sure to keep an eye on it for regular updates

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[Interview] Hope Nicholson of "Secret Loves of Geek Girls" from Dark Horse Comics - PopCultHQ.com

Margaret Atwood. Marguerite Bennett. Marjorie Liu. What do these high-profile names in comics have in common, other than all beginning with “Mar”? They, and MANY others, wanted to team up with creator Hope Nicholson for her massive anthology “The Secret Loves of Geek Girls.” PopCultHQ had the fortunate opportunity to chat with Hope and dicsuss...