In recent years, what was once known as niche “nerd culture” has begun to transition into the mainstream in a major way. From the surge of box office-topping comic canon blockbusters to the ...

Cosplayers, the grown-ups who dress up in superhero and science-fiction costumes for fun, are proud of the intricate, authentic-looking garb they flaunt at sci-fi conventions, community gatherings and ...

This year’s Wonder Woman film from Patty Jenkins wasn’t just the biggest blockbuster hit of the summer, it became a cultural touchstone for millions of women who finally got to see themselves ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Female heroes and costumers are here to stay Female heroes and costumers are here to stay Like previous years, ...

Some parents like to take it easy when it comes to planning out their kid's Halloween costume. Others, like Josh Rossi, prefer to design an epic Wonder Woman costume and recreate scenes from the ...

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The trend is changing, and women are changing it. Since the creation of comics, women have been seen primarily as a supporting character. Other WRAL Top Stories This male dominated genre at NC Comicon ...

Ally McLean was one of the world's most popular cosplayers -- until she quit to make video games. Now she's helping other women follow in her footsteps. Mark Serrels Editorial Director Mark Serrels is ...

Does cosplay affect geopolitics? It does not. Does it drive the nation's economy? Not unless the United States' biggest global export happens to be glue guns or Lycra. What cosplay does do, though, is ...

Could your work wardrobe use a little sci-fi shakeup? Take a look at the gallery above for some of the best looks from San Diego's Comic-Con and see which looks you could incorporate into your office ...