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Watch NowWatch the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase from Chicago's C2E2 2025
See your favorite anime, video game, TTRPG, and even mascot characters come to life at the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase, filmed at C2E2 2025
May 16, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
Features
The Donald Trump tariffs could scare off Halloween (and the costume industry) as we know it, with your favorite Halloween costumes set to double in price
Pixar's Inside Out characters were a big hit for Halloween 2024, and now in 2025 we may need to DIY it with these tariffs come October 31, 2025.
April 21, 2025
Chris Arrant
News
And the winners of the 2025 Cosplay Central Crown Championships Regionals, Nationals, and Global Finals at C2E2 2025 are...
The best of the Midwest regionals, National North American *and* international cosplay scene were onstage at C2E2 2025, and the winners of each category were announced!
April 13, 2025
Graeme McMillan
Features
This is where you'll find all the best of Chicago's C2E2 2025 cosplay photos
The best cosplay of C2E2 2025.
April 07, 2025
Chris Arrant
Features
Whether you're into cosplay, Squid Game, Hazbin Hotel, or Marvel Rivals, there's a fan meet-up at Chicago's C2E2 2025 for you
With three full days of meet-ups planned for McCormack Place during C2E2 2025, fans are practically guaranteed to meet like minds.
March 21, 2025
Graeme McMillan
Features
Watch the Cosplay Central Crown Championships & the global finals from Chicago's C2E2 2025!
The best cosplayers in the world came together to compete for the Cosplay crown at C2E2 2025
March 14, 2025
Chris Arrant
Features
Photo Gallery: Cosplay Central Costume Showcase at Seattle's ECCC 2025
All the amazing cosplay we saw at Emerald City Comic Con 2025's Cosplay Central Costume Showcase.
March 10, 2025
Chris Arrant
Features
Gallery: Over 70 photos from the Cosplay Central Crown Championships event at Seattle's ECCC 2025
See 24 of the best cosplayers in the PNW compete to be the regional cosplay champion at Emerald City Comic Con
March 10, 2025
Chris Arrant
News
And the winners of the 2025 Cosplay Central Crown Championships at Seattle's ECCC 2025 are...
See the best of the best of the Pacific Northwest's cosplay with the winners of the 2025 Cosplay Central Crown Championships at Emerald City Comic Con.
March 09, 2025
Chris Arrant
Features
The best cosplay from Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con 2025
Take a look at these amazing cosplay costumes from Emerald City Comic Con 2025 (and get ideas for your next cosplay!)
March 04, 2025
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase from Seattle's ECCC 2025
The Cosplay Central Costume Showcase is where fans and cosplayers can showcase their craftsmanship in style - and they're doing it at Emerald City Comic Con 2025's Main Stage powered by Xfinity.
February 06, 2025
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch the Cosplay Central Crown Championships from Seattle's ECCC 2025!
An amazing showcase of the best Cosplayers from the region compete in Emerald City Comic Con 2025's Cosplay Central Crown Championship on the Main Stage powered by Xfinity.
February 06, 2025
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch the full Cosplay Central Crown Championships event from NYCC 2024
Witness one night of performance, pageantry, and prizes in our annual Cosplay Central Crown Championships event from New York Comic Con 2024.
November 25, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
New York Comic Con talks back - See what fans at the Javits Center voted as their favorite parts of NYCC '24
Using the Play NYCC app, attendees to this year's New York Comic Con voted on their favorite booths, panels, exclusive merch and more. Learn the results here
November 08, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Watch NYCC 2024's full Cosplay Central Costume Showcase - or re-watch it if you were in it!
It's a tradition at New York Comic Con to end each show with be-all end-all blowout of cosplay, and we did it again this year with the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase.
October 26, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Livestream MCM x EGX 2024's Variety Show & Cosplay Masquerade live from London!
October 26, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch MCM x EGX 2024's Cosplay Masquerade & WCS Team UK Qualifiers live!
Livestream the main cosplay event of London's MCM x EGX 2024!
October 23, 2024
Chris Arrant
Guides
Cosplaying at New York Comic Con 2024? Here are the best places in the Javits Center to change
There are a handful of convenient places to change out of or into your cosplay at NYCC's Javits Center but, be aware, the best take some getting to
October 04, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
WATCH: The cosplay lip sync battle commences at MCM London Comic Con
Your favorite characters, your favorite songs - all thanks to Popverse & MCM
August 09, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
WATCH: Florida Supercon hosted the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase and Supercon Talent Show
Who knew your favorite anime character could sing?
July 31, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
WATCH: Florida Supercon hosts the Super Summer Festa in Miami!
Popverse filmed Florida's hottest party at its premiere pop culture event!
July 31, 2024
Veronica Valencia
News
And the winners of the 2024 Cosplay Central Crown Championships from Florida Supercon 2024 are...
Meet Jettie Media and the other master cosplayers from Florida Supercon's 2024 Cosplay Central Crown Championships.
July 18, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
WATCH: Cosplay Central's Championship and Costume Showcase from Florida Supercon!
See the best dressed in nerdom strut their stuff at the Miami Beach Convention Center
July 18, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
Watch the casts of Star Trek: Discovery, Baldur's Gate 3, One Piece, Ted Lasso, and more with full panel videos from MCM Comic Con 2024!
Watch all of the big panels from MCM Comic Con May 2024 here, free!
July 10, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Meet Popverse's new staff writer, Grant DeArmitt
Popverse is entering year 2 with a new staff writer (and old face): Grant DeArmitt
July 02, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Batman is real, and he’s saving children in Florida
How an EMT in Florida is bringing the magic of Batman to children in need.
June 26, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Powerpuff Girls' new creators aim to "honor" the franchise while "injecting some tiny creative pieces of ourselves in there too"
The first issue is due out in July 2024.
June 24, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Watch the full panelAt MCM London, cosplayers Shinorisu and Rose Magpie talked fans through passion to profession... and we filmed it!
The ins and outs of turning a hobby into cash, from London's premiere pop culture event
June 19, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
How to watch panels from New York Comic Con (and other ReedPop shows) from anywhere
Stream the big panels from New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, C2E2, MCM Comic Con, and more
June 18, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Popverse is coming to 22 conventions in 2024 - where will we see you at?
The Popverse team is going on a road trip in 2024! (Well... lots of road trips, really)
June 14, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
All the best costumes, cosplay, and creativity from London's MCM Comic Con May 2024!
Heroes, villains, and more showed up to this annual May London event
May 28, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Gaze upon the majesty of C2E2's Cosplay Central Crown Championships competitors and winners
Check out all the incredible costume details in our exclusive gallery
May 16, 2024
Emma Farnworth
Features
Here's how (and when) to get New York Comic Con 2024 tickets... and how to get them early
It's time to get your ticket to the biggest comic con in North America - NYCC 2024.
May 15, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
The GalaxyCon comic convention chain is about to expand to more cities
Miami and more are about to have a new comic con!
May 14, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
How one of India’s top cosplayers broke onto the international scene: the Sameer Tikka Masala story
Sameer Bundela, known in cosplay as Sameer Tikka Masala, spoke with Popverse about "stumbling into" a global profession
May 14, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
C2E2 2023: Watch most of the big panels on VOD, read the biggest news, and more thanks to Popverse
It's time to make our way to Chicago for one of our favorite comic conventions
May 08, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Meet Popverse's new editor, Graeme McMillan
Wait, what? Graeme McMillan is becoming a bigger part of Popverse
May 08, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Cosplay champion Sameer Tikka Masala finds success and support in the creative performance community
Sameer Bundela discusses his cosplay career throughout the years
May 07, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
The best costumes and cosplay we saw at Chicago's C2E2 2024
The best dressed at Chicago's C2E2 2024
April 29, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch the Hannibal reunion, Brandon Sanderson, Ted Lasso, One Piece cast, and more panels from Chicago's C2E2 2024!
The 12 biggest panels of Chicago's C2E2 2024 are available to watch from anywhere, straight into your home or phone.
April 29, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!Watch the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase from C2E2 2024!
See the best outfits in Chicago strut their stuff live on the Main Stage!
April 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
And the winner of the 2024 Cosplay Central Crown Championships' Global Finals is...
Meet Matthew, Cosplay Central's ultimate champion, from Chicago's C2E2!
April 28, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!Watch the Cosplay Central Crown Championship Regionals, Finals, and Global Finals from Chicago's C2E2 '24!
The best cosplayers from the USA and the world gathered on a single stage at this year's Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo - watch it here!
April 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
C2E2 2024: Our favorite cosplay from the show
Take a look at some of the coolest cosplay we saw at McCormick Place
April 27, 2024
Tiffany Babb
News
Chicago, get ready: the C2E2 2025 dates are here
We haven't even celebrated C2E2 2024 yet, and we're already making plans for C2E2 2025
April 24, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Meet Jinxie Cosplay, one of the 2024 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
After triumphing at Comic Con Africa, the winner of the African qualifier is heading to Chicago to take on the world in the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
April 23, 2024
Emma Farnworth
Features
Meet Yugoro, one of the 2024 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
After triumphing at Unicon, Latvia, the winner of the Baltic Region qualifier is heading to Chicago to take on the world in the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
April 22, 2024
Emma Farnworth
Features
Meet Rav, one of the 2024 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
After triumphing at Magnificon, the winner of the Polish qualifier is heading to Chicago to take on the world in the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
April 18, 2024
Emma Farnworth
Features
Meet Hermione, one of the 2024 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
After triumphing at Japan Weekend Madrid, the winner of the Spanish qualifier is heading to Chicago to take on the world in the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
April 12, 2024
Emma Farnworth
Features
Meet Kirilee Cosplay, one of the 2024 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
After triumphing at PAX Aus, the winner of the Aussie qualifier is heading to Chicago to take on the world in the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
April 11, 2024
Emma Farnworth
Features
Meet Matthew, one of the 2024 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
After triumphing at MCM Birmingham Comic Con, the winner of the UK qualifier is heading to Chicago to take on the world in the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
April 10, 2024
Emma Farnworth
Features
Cosplayers give it their all at MCM Birmingham's Cosplay Karaoke!
Sure, you've *seen* your favorite Disney princess at Comic Con. But have you *heard* her?
April 10, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
A love letter to WonderCon
Comics legends, friendly staff, and tons of cosplay
April 03, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
WonderCon 2024: The coolest cosplay of the show
Watch our cosplay roundup video to see the coolest cosplay at WonderCon 2024
April 02, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Watch the Critical Role, Lord of the Rings, Jodie Whittaker, and 15+ more panels from Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con 2024
Watch nine panels from the ECCC 2024 Main Stage powered by Xfinity.
March 28, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Disney's D23 Expo tickets are on sale now!
After 140k people attended 2022's D23 Expo by Disney, the next question is simple: how can we do it again?
March 26, 2024
Chris Arrant
Guides
Cosplaying for Comic Con this year? Here are the best online cosplay stores
If you're looking to buy your own cosplay costumes, here's some sites to choose from.
March 13, 2024
Kelsey Endter
Features
What do Avatar: The Last Airbender cosplayers think of the new Netflix show?
Reviews and reactions from the floor of Emerald City Comic Con
March 06, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Watch the Cosplay Central Crown Championship regional qualifier from Seattle's ECCC
Cosplay Cental's annual competition continued at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 - check out the artists by watching the event here!
March 04, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
News
Celebrate the winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships at Seattle's ECCC 2024!
Gaze upon the victors of ECCC 2024's Cosplay Central Crown Championships
March 04, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Best Dressed: See the looks from Cosplay Central Crown Championship finalists and winners at ECCC '24
The annual competition's latest match-up was at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, and Popverse got them all on film
March 04, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Emerald City Comic Con 2024's best cosplayers, from Spider-Men to Hazbin Hotel and more
The best dressed at Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con 2024.
March 04, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Lord of the Rings: Cosplay characters from Tolkien's world
Here's our guide to cosplaying Galadriel, Elrond, and more
March 03, 2024
Ani-Mia
Features
Dune: Cosplay stillsuits, Atreides’ Armor and more with these DIY tips
If you're wanting to cosplay from Dune, then here's some tips to aid your journey!
February 28, 2024
Ani-Mia
Features
Demon Slayer: Tanjiro & Nezuko cosplay tips for bringing the hit anime to life
Want to cosplay alongside another Demon Slayer fan? We've got the perfect pair of outfits for you.
February 13, 2024
Ani-Mia
Features
Watch MCM Birmingham's Saturday night Cosplay Showcase here!
Your favorite characters come to life in Birmingham for the second night of cosplay carousal
January 31, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Stream the MCM Birmingham 2023 Variety Show and Cosplay Masquerade from anywhere in the world
Couldn't make it to MCM Birmingham? Don't worry, you can watch the con's biggest party right here
January 31, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Watch MCM Birmingham 2023's Cosplay Showcase!
Talented artists from across the UK strut their stuff at the first night of Birmingham's pop culture blowout
January 31, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Marvel's Scarlet Witch: Here's how to cosplay as the MCU Wanda Maximoff
If you want to cosplay the Scarlet Witch's Halloween episode look, then we have the guide for you.
January 31, 2024
Lexi Ginn
Features
Cosplay Wig guide: Tips and tricks to get the best cosplay wigs if you're a cosplayer or crafter
Whether you are new to wig styling, have a love-hate relationship with wigs, or are a pro wig styler, this article is for you.
January 31, 2024
Lexi Ginn
Features
Cosplay makeup: The best brands for pros, amateurs, and con goers
Here are our favorite makeup brands to use for all your cosplay needs!
January 31, 2024
Lexi Ginn
Features
Bald Cap methods for cosplayers and makeup testers
Here is a tutorial all about bald caps and how best to apply them!
January 31, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Cosplay wigs: the 10 best wig stores and commissioners to get your next costume hair
If you're looking for a new wig, check out these stores.
January 31, 2024
Ani-Mia
Features
Foam for Cosplay: How to begin Foamsmithing for your next cosplay armor
Having trouble figuring out which foam to use for your next cosplay? Look no further!
January 31, 2024
Candace Birger
Features
Best adhesives for cosplay: from Gorilla Glue to epoxy and beyond
Looking for an adhesive to help hold your cosplay together? Check out these 10 options!
January 31, 2024
Ani-Mia
Features
The best Spider-Man Halloween costumes on the... web
Whether you're bringing Peter Parker, Miles Morales, or Gwen Stacy trick or treating, we have a guide to the best Spider Man costumes
January 31, 2024
Lexi Ginn
Guides
Contacts for cosplay: the five best online stores to buy contact lens for Halloween (or anytime!)
If you're looking for contact lenses for your next cosplay, here are the 5 best online stores to choose from.
January 31, 2024
Kelsey Endter
Features
Seattle's ECCC 2024 welcomes Penguin Random House, Oni Press, Clarion West, and more
The full list of exhibitors at the 2024 Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle has been revealed.
January 30, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!NYCC 2023: Watch the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase
Cosplay Central was at New York Comic Con 2023 to showcase some of the most talented cosplayers in the business; watch it here. Presented by DoorDash.
January 17, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Free Livestream!Watch the Cosplay Central Crown Championship livestream from ECCC '23 courtesy of Xfinity
The Cosplay Central Crown Championship heads to Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it live courtesy of Xfinity
January 17, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Watch now!Watch the NYCC '23 Cosplay Central Crown Championships here!
See the best of the best in NYCC 2023's Cosplay Central Crown Championships qualifier, presented by DoorDash.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Highlight VideoRe-live the best of New York Comic Con 2022 with NYCC Insider from Popverse
See the best from the NYCC 2022 show floor, the biggest stages, and backstage with Popverse's NYCC Insider 2022
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Cosplay armor: How to make armor look shiny using foam and paint
Here's the best way to make shiny armor for your next costume.
January 17, 2024
Jedimanda
Features
The empowering potential of cosplay: Yaya Han shares her story, and how she helps others
One of the world's biggest cosplay stars, Yaya Han, opens up about her path and giving back
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Andrew Scott discusses the magic of cosplay and how it's similar to acting
“It’s a uniquely human thing to want to dress up in someone else’s clothes,” Andrew Scott says
January 05, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Watch MCM's amateur cosplayers take the stage for a Cosplay Showcase
They're cosplayers of any age and skill level, and you can watch them strut their stuff from London's 2023 Comic Con
December 07, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
UK's best cosplayer crowned in Cosplay Central Crown Championships at MCM Birmingham
Meet the first, second, and third place winners of MCM Birmingham's UK Qualifiers for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
December 03, 2023
Emma Farnworth
News
Hack/Slash's new writer/artist Zoe Thorogood is coming to a con dressed as her character Cassie Hack
Zoe Thorogood is one of the world's best comic creators -- and now cosplayers
December 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Inside the Gears of War armor cosplay winner from NYCC Crown Championships with Supadezz
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
November 30, 2023
Emma Farnworth
Features
Inside the D&D Dragonlance themed cosplay of Patterner Mage Cosplay, Needlework Category Winner at NYCC's Crown Championships
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
November 30, 2023
Emma Farnworth
Features
Five Nights at Freddy's cosplayer ToxieKat talks about winning NYCC's Cosplay Central Crown Championships' FX category
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
November 30, 2023
Emma Farnworth
Features
Meet Say No To Scrunchies, NYCC's Cosplay Central Crown Championships' third-place winner
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
November 28, 2023
Emma Farnworth
Features
Meet Vee Cosplay, the NYCC 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships second-place winner
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
November 28, 2023
Emma Farnworth
Features
Meet Sarcasm-hime, Champion at NYCC's Cosplay Central Crown Championships
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
November 27, 2023
Emma Farnworth
Features
Watch costumed crooners come alive as Blu Hydrangea judges the Cosplay Lip Sync Battle at MCM Comic Con!
Watch the best-dressed guests of MCM rock Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and more. Hosted by Chazz Redhead and judged by the Belfast Queen herself, Blu Hydrangea
November 22, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Dicebreaker brought some of the biggest names in the UK TTRPG community to MCM; you can watch it right here
Johnny Chiodini, Liv Kennedy, Jasper William Cartwright, Jess Jewel, Shamini Bundell, and Mark Sherlock Hulmes were all in attendance
November 15, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Over 100 of our favoritest cosplay from MCM Comic Con October 2023
Popverse becomes Pupverse with some dog cosplay (and human cosplay too).
November 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch Our Flag Means Death fans pub quiz with Izzy's Big Hard Quizzy at MCM
Captain Andi hosts Our Flag Means Quizzy, a special MCM-exclusive quiz show, right here
November 02, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Watch Blu Hydrangea: Queen of the Mother-Tuckin' World from MCM in London
Hot off her victory on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World, Blu Hydrangea is in London for a one of a kind show. Don't miss out!
November 02, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Want to roll the dice on your own fantasy adventure? Watch the Guide to D&D panel from MCM here
D&D pros Sophii (@SophiiRPG), Ophelia (@OpheliaDeckard), Kay (@kayPOWXD) and Tim (@ChaoticQuesters) take the London stage to help you get started
November 02, 2023
Grant DeArmitt