This past weekend, I cosplayed as Statesman at Wizard World Comic Con in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
For me, one of the highlights was meeting
cosplayer Jason Evans, who attended in his Man of Steel costume. Here's how he looked as Superman along with his companion, Wonder Woman:
Among the crowd of con-goers, including many people dressed in costume, Jason didn't look like just another guy in a costume... he looked like Superman. Pretty awesome. It helps that he has the handsome looks and muscular build of a movie star. Jason remarked about how he wanted to wear his New 52 Superman costume; but, my understanding is he felt it wasn't quite ready.
Additionally, I attended
a question and answer panel by Hayley Atwell, star of Agent Carter of SHIELD; a cosplay panel hosted by
Soni Aralynn; and an interview panel with movie director Roger Corman.
I met several people who were City of Heroes players. A Wizard World staffperson,
Damian Beurer (who is also host of the
Super Power Beat Down videos), recognized Statesman. I was standing with the 149 other people who entered the costume contest while Damian shouted instructions to us before we went on stage, and he began to name characters in the crowd... he looked in my direction and announced, "We have Statesman here tonight!"
Alas, most people at the convention did not know who Statesman was. Several people remarked, they thought I was Magneto (because of the helmet).
Jason David Frank, who played the green/white ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, was one of the judges for the costume contest along with two experienced cosplayers. Of course,
the winners had really great costumes.
Overall, it was a fun experience; albeit rigorous due to the lengthy driving distance from my home.
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