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Join Yaya Han for a spirited look at how cosplay went from a niche fan activity to a commercial Industry! From global companies using cosplay as a marketing strategy to cosplay-centric products available in mass retail, clearly cosplay has become more than just an amateur hobby, but how did it happen? Yaya Han has been at the forefront of the emerging cosplay industry and will share her experiences as fan and professional, talk about the recent changes our community has gone through, and ponder what the future of cosplay might hold!
Pre-registration is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! At-the-door signups (if there are STILL slots available) will be 10-12 on Saturday
Cosplay Contest info at https://www.alaskacomicon.com/2025-costume-contest/
Join host Aaron Reynolds (Effin’ Birds) and special guest Dan Parent (Archie Comics) for a hilarious and weird deep dive into the worst knock-off merchandise you’ve ever seen, like a Thomas the Tank Engine that transforms into a murderous robot, or a Grogu that vomits toothpaste.
Re-creating pre-1600 arts and sciences, and
Heavy armored combat and Rapier demonstrations.
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Cosplay Contest info at https://www.alaskacomicon.com/2025-costume-contest/
, Mikal Mosely
, Katelyn Keeley
Day 2 finals (top 16-32) start at 11AM on Sunday.
Cosplay Contest info at https://www.alaskacomicon.com/2025-costume-contest/
Join RPG, fiction, and comics writer Alex Bates in an open discussion about different ways to approach worldbuilding for your own writing or TTRPG’s.
Meet the founders of the Alaska ComiCon! Why did they start the show? What do they have planned for the future? Find out before ANYONE else!
Cosplay Contest info at https://www.alaskacomicon.com/2025-costume-contest/
