RoAnna Sylver
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Writes weird books about marginalized people surviving/rocking out (CHAMELEON MOON, STAKE SAUCE), amazing puns, and geeky articles. Lives with chronic pain/genetic weirdness. An actual mutant. Open Your Eyes, Look Up To The Skies And See!
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Osric Chau Rocks Some Stars and Stripes in an Amazing Captain America Cosplay!
You probably know and love Osric Chau from his work on Supernatural - but did you know he's also given his talents to the wonderful world of cosplay? At the recent VegasCon 2016, a Las Vegas convention celebrating all things Supernatural, Chau unveiled this fantastic work of cosplay love for another beloved icon, Marvel's Captain America. Images courtesy of Stardust and Melancholy Photography, and we are all grateful for their existence... because just look at them.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
Who Should You Fight? Disney's "Gargoyles" Edition!
It's just human nature. We have the deeply ingrained desire to place ourselves next to our favorite characters in their stories, imagine the conversations we'd have, the adventures we'd go on... and sometimes, if we'd win in a fight. We like to think we could go head-to-head with our favorite (or maybe most hated?) heroes and villains, and fandom has been exploring these possibilities since the dawn of... the internet, anyway. (But go back millennia. You know there was some guy who was like "I could totally take Hercules in a fight!" and wrote an epic poem or two. We never really change.)
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
Once upon a Time... There Was an Amazing Disney/Star Wars Crossover Cosplay Shoot You Won't Want to Miss!
Fandom mashups have become pretty popular online. Can't really go far without getting hit with a "what if ___ met ____?" scenario or piece of art - and there's a reason for that. People love combining their favorite stories in their minds, taking familiar characters and putting them in new and exciting settings and wondering what might happen. In this case... a galaxy far, far away.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
These Underappreciated Harry Potter Characters are Finally Getting Some Love
I think we're kind of universally programmed by now to root for underdogs. But sometimes we take it a step further. Or at least that's how my brain reacts, in both a storyline and meta sense. If a character is underrated and ignored, either in-universe or by fandom and obviously deserves better, that's pretty much my signal to aggressively adore them - usually exponentially more than popular fandom favorites.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
The Dead King Lives Again... As A Walking Work Of Undead Art!
You might remember makeup and prosthetics effects artist Josef Rarach from my past feature on his steampunk-esque undead creation, the clockwork-covered Zombie King. Last time, Rarach rocked the streets of Prague in a previous ZombieWalk, a huge convention and parade for talented undead cosplay, makeup and prosthetic artists.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
This Mass Effect Cosplay Is Out Of This World!
I know, that title pun was an obvious reach, even for me - but I think I get a pass this time. Because like the rest of the world (or galaxy), I've had space on the brain for the past couple weeks. I know you know what I mean, come on - fine. Star Wars. I mean Star Wars, do I even have to say it? But while of course we're gonna keep rocking in a galaxy far, far away until the suns goes down, when I see a piece of fan-made awesome, especially from another long-time spacey favorite, I gotta share it, even if it's not what's making the planets go 'round. Good art is good art, regardless of fandom. But when it fits the sci-fi theme, that works out pretty nicely too.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
Raunchy Comments Do Horror Movies - and it's Hilarious! (Not actually that NSFW!)
Don't worry, I'm not about to start showing you things unsuitable for your tender ears and eyeballs. I AM about to show you something that's really freaking funny. (At least I think so. Your mileage may vary.)
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Horror
You Won't Believe It's Not Ink - This Is Real Life! Makeup Artist Transforms Himself Into Living Comic Book Art!
I'm always looking for awesome fan-created art and today I've found something amazing for you. Say hello to Makeup artist, body painter and model Argenis Pinal. His specialty, which you're gonna love... is cosplay. He puts his gift to work transforming himself into our favorite superheroes. But this is not your usual cosplay. While cosplay is always good, and every single one I've seen has brought something different to the table, Argenis Pinal goes above and beyond – because his style is 2D comic book pop art. It hits harder than a punch from the Man of Steel.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks
Big Hero 6's Baymax Makes Some Disney Princess Friends!
It's Baymax, from the new movie [Big Hero 6], crossing over with some other familiar and beloved characters. This comes to us from Scotland-based artist Demetria Sky Logan, aka DeeeSkye on deviantART, and I hope you find this collection of cute as aww-inspiringly adorable as I did.
By RoAnna Sylver6 years ago in Geeks