Geekstorians: Wearing The Franchise | How Cosplay Became Franchise Visibility

Cosplay began as something gloriously handmade: fans turning up in costumes because they loved a story enough to carry it into the room. But somewhere between the early science fiction masquerades, Star Wars armour builds, convention photo galleries, viral cosplay, professional creators and the rise of organisations like the 501st Legion, something shifted. The costume was no longer just a…