Spotted at Supercon
“It’s interesting to see what really touches people” Jim Cummings comments on the Supercon experience, where geeks come to form a sense of community.
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Cosplay: more than just a costume party
To be a cosplayer is to be a fan – something that doesn’t differ from those who write fan-fiction or marathon their favorite show time and time again. As someone who enjoys cosplaying and attending cosplay conventions, I have seen how pop culture has grown and how much of an influence it has on simply dressing up.
Miami Beach Convention Center to host 11th annual Florida Supercon
Summer A has ended for FIU Students but Florida Summer is far from over. Supercon, the largest convention in South Florida is July 1-4 in the Miami Beach Convention Center. “This will be our 11th year” said Sara Mineo, communications coordinator on the Florida Supercon staff.
‘Culture without borders’ at Florida Supercon
2015’s anime and comic book convention gives a home to a not-so-niche culture
Florida Supercon sets the stage for fandom
This year’s Florida Supercon is taking over the Miami Beach Convention Center Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June 28. Considered the largest convention in South Florida, Supercon isn’t an event you want to miss.
Cosplay: A history and the present obstacles of the community
Within the cosplay community, the degree of accuracy is staggering, with many feeling pressured to look exactly like their character. Meeting other’s expectations to fully capture that character’s essence can be intimidating.
When Supercon celebrities take themselves too seriously
Sometimes celebrities forget their fans are what make them celebrities.
Comics Club at Florida Supercon
Reporting from Supercon on behalf of FIU Student Media, host Moises Fuertes finds out what the craze of the South Florida convention is all about.