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MissouriCon will bring comics and cosplayers to downtown St. Louis this week | Art stories and interviews | Saint Louis | St. Louis News and Events

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click to enlarge PROVIDED BY CARMINE DE SANTO Costumed heroes and villains of all kinds will converge on St. Louis this weekend. It’s a common misconception that collecting comics is a solitary hobby. Yes, readers often enjoy their comics lying alone on the couch, but the broader hobby of pop culture fans is quite a … Read more

‘Shades of Cosplay’ explores the black cosplay experience

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In 2015, Cheyenne filmmaker Ewulu released a black cosplay documentary called cosplay shades. The documentary looked at the lives of four black cosplayers and how they navigated the cosplay scene, addressing issues of racism and a lack of inclusion in certain spaces. The film premiered at Magfest’s “Games on Film” event in 2016 and has … Read more