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Cosplay

The Geek Initiative is all about women in geek culture. We feature cosplays: Marvel, DC, anime, independent cosplays and more! We regularly attend NYCC, Wizard World Philly, and other conventions to find the best cosplay pictures.

Convention Safety and Etiquette 101

June 5, 2013 Tara M. Clapper 0

After spending most of a weekend at a convention, I observed just about everyone there being incredibly kind towards one another. Comic book conventions are […]

Would-Be Cosplayer Seeks Advice

May 30, 2013 Tara M. Clapper 2

Recently, a friend invited me to go to a convention and cosplay our favorite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Spider-Man and Jane Foster. […]

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Loving Characters and Taking Risks With My First Cosplay: Ellie Sattler from Jurassic Park

January 15, 2013 Tara M. Clapper 1

Like many people, I was cosplaying before I knew what it was called. It’s not an unusual experience to have a rough time in middle […]

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Do Women and Girls Cosplay For Attention?

January 13, 2013 Tara M. Clapper 1

Ever have one of those moments? You know, when you look back on it and realize maybe you should have intervened? I had one of […]

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Why Do Girls And Women Crossplay?

November 30, 2012 Tara M. Clapper 1

For a long time, I really didn’t get crossplay, or the art of dressing up as a character opposite your gender. Then Halloween happened this […]

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F is for Frankensteining

April 8, 2012 Tara M. Clapper 3

Accidental Frankenstein:I wore this to the auto show and to thecafe, but my friend informed me that I hadaccidentally cosplayed as a femaleMalcolm Reynolds. So […]

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