Cosplay Connection: Los Angeles Comic Con Part 2

Part 2 of our Los Angeles Comic Con Cosplayer interviews for Temple Of Geek’s Cosplay Connection.  Temple of Geek Correspondent, Emily Schuck, talks with cosplayers about how to get started in cosplay, body positivity and gender bending cosplay!

Cosplay Connection: Los Angeles Comic Con Part 1

Temple of Geek Correspondent, Emily Schuck, hits the convention center floor to talk with cosplayers at Los Angeles Comic Con 2018.

Cosplay From Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con 2017

Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con is a three day event held at the Los Angeles Convention Center each fall. The event brings out cosplayers from every genre. In this gallery we have collected some of our favorite cosplays that we encountered while at the 2017 event.

2017 Overwatch Cosplay Meet Up at Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con

One of the fun things about Pop Culture and Comic Book Conventions is the fan meet-ups and gatherings that take place. This year’s Overwatch Meet-Up at Los Angeles Comic-Con was organized by cosplayer and Overwatch fan, Little Sparrow Cosplay. Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con is a three-day event held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It […]

L.A. Comic Con brings fan favorites to the Los Angeles Convention Center

Los Angeles Comic Con (L.A. Comic Con) is bringing some major star power to celebrate its ninth year at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

L.A. Comic Con Day 3 Cosplay Photo Gallery

L.A. Comic Con (LACC) is back and bigger than ever this October 4-6, promising an unforgettable experience for fans of comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime, and all things pop culture. But beyond the celebrity panels, exclusive merchandise, and immersive exhibits, this particular convention has cultivated a reputation as a haven for cosplayers. We have curated a […]

Comic-Con Terrorized By Facehuggers And Chestbursters During Alien: Romulus Hall H Panel

Director/writer Fede Alvarez and cast members from the upcoming sci-hi/horror-thriller “Alien: Romulus” took to Hall H at the San Diego Convention Center earlier today for a special Comic-Con panel.

New comic “From The Darkness” coming soon from Alexandrea Callaghan

A new graphic novel “From the Darkness” by Alexandrea Callaghan takes women based monsters from folklore and turns them into superheroes.

LACC: Putting the Comic Back in Comic Con

Picture this, walls and walls of comic book issues: new releases, back issues, and indie comics. A never-ending cascade of stories and impeccable art. One of the biggest complaints about comic book conventions (besides the expense and difficulty in getting tickets, problems LACC doesn’t have) is that comic books don’t have much of a presence […]

Visit Artists and Indie Creators at LA Comic Con

Comic book conventions are the place for many things: cosplayers, artists, writers, gamers, and fans. But the best part is seeing the overwhelming creativity and love from guests. Comic cons seem to be one of the biggest places for heart, creativity, and love. Because of this, they generate an incredible community of people. Los Angeles […]

Geek Chic fashion brand “Heroicouture” will be at L.A. Comic Con

Geek Chic fashion brand “Heroicouture” will be at L.A. Comic Con on December 3rd-5th. We have featured some of their products before and we’re excited about his new announcement. “Heroicouture” will be at L.A. Comic Con Heroicouture was founded by Sandra B. with a mission of creating clothing, scarves, handbags, and other accessories. These items […]

Loungefly will be revealing exclusive products for L.A. Comic Con

Loungefly will be revealing exclusive products for L.A. Comic Con. At any given pop culture event or convention floor, Loungefly bags are a staple. Whether it is vendors selling merch or attendees carrying them around, Loungefly is a fan favorite. Now, attendees of Los Angeles, Comic Con will be able to visit the official Loungefly […]

Comic Book Conventions are back in Southern California!

After a long pandemic-related hiatus, Southern California is getting back into the swing of things when it comes to pop culture events. This fall and winter are jammed-packed with all kinds of back-to-back comic book conventions and geeky events. Bakersfield 13th Annual Comic Con – November 20-21, 2021 Happening on November 20th and 21st, the […]

AMC Comic-Con@Home panel news and highlights

AMC presented virtual panels for Fear the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond at Comic-Con@Home earlier today. Fear the Walking Dead Fear the Walking Dead season six premieres Sunday, October 11 at 9:00 pm/8c. During the virtual panel, AMC showed an official teaser for this new season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBGYh-jLOyE&feature=youtu.be Cast member Lennie James, who plays Morgan Jones, will […]

X-Men fans lose it during their Comic-Con@Home panel

The X-Men Fandom Surprise Party was created for Comic-Con @ Home’s digital panel series. Moderator Chandler Poling invited X-Men influencers to join him on a panel to talk about their love of the characters and comics.  What the panelists didn’t know is that Poling pre-planned celebrity pop-ins to surprise the panelists! 

‘Teaching Comics and Pop Culture’ panels coming to Comic-Con @Home

San Diego Comic-Con 2020 is now a virtual event! We have put together a list of all of the teaching-related panels for Comic-Con @Home!  We have included all the panel listings aimed at educators and librarians. What is Comic-Con @Home Due to the current global pandemic, Comic-Con International has made the decision to go online! […]

How to host a Cosplay Meetup at your local Comic Con

If you’ve ever been curious about how to host a cosplay meetup, we have all you need to know here. Cosplay meetups can be large or small and intimate. No matter the size, the main purpose is to get together, meet new people and celebrate fandom.

LA Comic Con Cosplay Gallery: A Look at More Fabulous Cosplays

Last month, LA Comic Con returned to the Los Angeles Convention Center for another amazing year. Large crowds from all different fandoms gathered for an awesome weekend of comics, gaming, Sci-fi, horror, pop culture, and so much more. This year, the cosplayers were out in full force and brought their A game. Here’s a look […]

LA Comic Con Cosplay Gallery – A Look Back At More Amazing Cosplay

LA Comic Con returned to the Los Angeles Convention Center for another amazing year. Full of fandom and fun, this is a convention that can’t be missed. The convention season is winding down for the year, but we still love to see amazing cosplays. Here’s a look back at more of the amazing cosplay we […]

Interview with ‘Lore Olympus’ Creator Rachel Smythe at L.A. Comic Con

On this episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast, Alexandra and Lacey of Damsel Cosplay interview Rachel Smythe, the creator of ‘Lore Olympus’. Check it now!

CosLifeHAQ | Episode 002 | Basic Convention Etiquette

In this episode, we try to discuss and help newcomers navigate the convention scene. Chris and Rachel of The Nerd Lys join us to discuss con etiquette.

New Comics to Look Out For

New comic books are out this week!!! It’s time to celebrate! It’s time to share some of the hottest books to check out this week. This week saw the debut of a new team. We also get further into an existing and exciting story line. We also see the merging, once again, of Hip-Hop and […]

Classy Looking Nerf Herder Returns to San Diego Comic Con!

Classy Looking Nerf Herder Returns to San Diego Comic Con as part of the Her Universe Fashion Show!

Gallifrey One: The Ultimate Whovian Convention

What makes Gallifrey One so special? What makes it the hot ticket for Whovians and DWeeks? We are going to give you a general overview about what Gallifrey One is, what you can expect there and tips on how to get your hands on these hard to get tickets! Gallifrey One is the world’s largest […]

2017 Doctor Who Cosplay Meet Up at Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con

Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con is Los Angeles’ first multi-media pop culture convention, held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Within the convention fans of the television series Doctor Who organized a cosplay meet up. This year’s Doctor Who meet up was organized by the Order Of Gallifrey. The Order of Gallifrey is a costuming […]

The Cosplay National Championships at LACC Gallery

The Los Angeles Comic Con main stage showcased cosplay talent on Saturday, August 27th, during the convention’s 8th Annual Cosplay National Championship. The Cosplay National Championships welcomes all genres to compete in novice, journeyman, and master divisions for $25,000 in cash prizing. Contestants can also be awarded a Best In Show, which is decided upon […]

Marvel Cosplay Meet-up Photos at LACC 2024

This weekend at L.A. Comic Con, fans organized a cosplay meet-up to celebrate their love of the Marvel Universe. L.A. Comic Con (LACC) is back and bigger than ever this October 4-6, promising an unforgettable experience for fans of comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime, and all things pop culture. But beyond the celebrity panels, exclusive merchandise, […]

Temple of Geek Chic: Tee Rex Tee brings playful puns and mashups

Who doesn’t love a good pun? Or an inspired mashup? Tee Rex Tee specializes in both these things with playful designs representing an eclectic assortment of fandoms and pop culture phenomena.

The Office: Five Things You May Not Have Known!

As an extreme binge-watcher and self-proclaimed mega-fan of The Office, I pride myself on my trivial knowledge of this show. Los Angeles Comic Con held a reunion panel in October. What an incredible panel! The cast included Brian Baumgartner (Kevin), Oscar Nunez (Oscar), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis), Leslie David Baker (Stanley), Kate Flannery (Meredith), and Creed […]

Temple Of Geek Podcast: Ep. 155 – Portrait Of A Fangirl

Podcast host, Monica Duarte is joined by fellow Temple of Geek contributor Emily Schuck as they announce their latest project “PORTRAIT OF A FANGIRL.”

The Emotional Impact of Avengers: Endgame (Spoilers)

On this episode, our host Emily Schuck talks with guest Monica Duarte & Madison Morrow about what they think is going on in the minds and hearts of the Avengers and what we as the audience experienced through it. 

Fan Reactions To Captain Marvel With Special Guests

On this episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast, our host Monica is joined by Paloma Figueroa and Emily Schuck to discuss their reactions to Captain Marvel.

How To Talk To Cosplayers

On this episode of the Temple Of Geek Podcast, Host Monica Duarte talks with Cosplayers Angie Viper and Aaron Powell about the best ways to talk with cosplayers in person and online. This episode serves as a good resource to fans of cosplayers as well as a good reminder for those who are already members of the cosplay community.

Reed Shannon, Voice of Ekko, Talks Season 2 of Arcane

Reed Shannon, the voice of Ekko, talked about the exciting new season of “Arcane” at the season 2 premiere. Ekko, who grew up in the Lanes, survives Silco’s reign and fights back. Season 2 of Arcane ramps up the conflict between Piltover and Zaun after Jinx attacks the Council. Arcane, the Emmy-winning animated series from […]

Eric Petersen Discusses Playing Kevin McRoberts on “Kevin Can F**K Himself

Eric Peterson, known for his role as Kevin McRoberts on AMC’s “Kevin Can F**K Himself,” recently discussed his experience on the show.

Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ 25th anniversary in a year-long extravaganza!

Nickelodeon is celebrating SpongeBob SquarePants’ 25th anniversary in a year-long extravaganza! Kicking things off, SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke) will be the first-ever animated hosts of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024. They will host live from their underwater home of Bikini Bottom on July 13th. This […]

Emily Zemler on “The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town”

On this episode of the Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast, Author Emily Zemler discusses “The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloweentown”.

Looking back at Season Two of Doctor Who – Temple of Geek’s Who Review

On this episode of the Temple of Geek podcast, we look back at the second season of Doctor Who, which starred David Tennant and Billie Piper.

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 10 Review “The Last Generation”

The crew of The Next Generation face their greatest adversary to save humanity in an epic and emotional series finale of Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 9 “Vox” Podcast and Review

In this episode of the Temple of Geek podcast, we discuss and review Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 9 “Vox.”

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 8 “Surrender” Review

In this episode of the Temple of Geek podcast, we discuss and review Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 8 “Surrender.”

“The Rings of Power” Season One Discussion

This week Alexandrea hosts a roundtable discussion of season one of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

“She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” Season One Discussion

Elizabeth hosts this week’s episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast. She is joined by Alexandrea and Monica as they discuss the first season of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law.

Star Trek Day: Fans and Cast Members Celebrate All the New Announcements During Live-Streamed Event

Star Trek Cast and Fans Gather for Star Trek Day live-streamed worldwide event to celebrate new and surprising Trek Announcements

“She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” Discussion – Temple of Geek Podcast

Elizabeth hosts this week’s episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast as they discuss the first four episodes of “She-Hulk: Attorney At Law”.

Marvel’s “Moon Knight” Season One Discussion I Temple of Geek Podcast

This week on the Temple of Geek Podcast we are discussing the first season of Disney+ and Marvel Studios’ original series “Moon Knight”.

Temple of Geek Podcast – Moon Knight Episodes 1-4 Discussion

This week on the Temple of Geek Podcast we are discussing episodes 1-4 of the Disney+ and Marvel Studios original series “Moon Knight”.

Disney Announces ‘American Born Chinese’ Series directed by Daniel Destin Cretton

Disney+ adapts ‘American Born Chinese’ graphic novel directed by Marvel Studios’ ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings’ director Daniel Destin Cretton.

Temple of Geek Podcast: Ep. 190 Talking D&D with the cast of “Roll For It”

This week our host Aaron is joined by the season three cast of Roll For It. They are here to take a deep dive into the world of D&D.

D&D, Shakespeare, and recasting movies with Tanner Risner

In this episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast Tanner Risner join us to talk D&D, Shakespeare, and recasting movies set in different times.

Temple of Geek Podcast: Talking Comedy with Anyi Malik

In this episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast, we are joined by up and coming comedian and actor Anyi Malik!

The Disney+ Drive-In Festival pulls into Santa Monica California

From October 5-12, 2020, Disney+ will come to life at the Disney+ Drive-In Festival at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The screening series will bring guests together to enjoy the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.

Coping and Navigating through life as an Entertainer During Lockdown

In this episode, Ed Greer and Klee Wiggins join us to discuss coping and navigating through life as an entertainer during the lockdown.

Temple of Geek Podcast – A Toy Store Near You Creator Brian Volk-Wess

“The Toys That Made Us” creator, Brian Volk-Wess, joins us this week on the Temple of Geek Podcast to discuss his new project “A Toy Store Near You”.

CosLifeHAQ | 007 | A Discussion on Disability in Cosplay

On this episode of CosLifeHAQ, Alexandra and her guests discuss disability in cosplay. Check out the episode now!

Temple of Geek Podcast – Discussing Doctor Who’s Series Twelve Return

Temple Of Geek Podcast host Monica is joined by Taylor Deatherage and Kristen Chavez to discuss Doctor Who’s series twelve return.

Processing our feelings for the Game Of Thrones Series Finale – Temple of Geek Podcast

On this episode of the Temple Of Geek Podcast, Aaron helps Monica process her feelings about the finale episode of Game of Thrones, the last season and the idea of Game of Thrones as a whole.

How Catherine Elhoffer became the Queen of Geek Fashion Design!

Geek Fashion Icon, Catherine Elhoffer, of Elhoffer Designs talked to us about how she became one of the most popular fashion designers in the geek community.

Doctor Who Invades Southern California

California knows how to party! We have your list of Doctor Who events happening across Southern California and more! Doctor Who will be back on TV soon! BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who is bringing all the hype to the much-anticipated premiere of their of Season 11 of Doctor Who. Building to the groundbreaking debut of Jodie […]

Artist Spotlight: Riana Dorsey

  Riana Dorsey is an illustrator and an award winning comic artist currently from Los Angeles, CA. She is a passionate about creating artist who tries to illustrate life as she most sees it. You may have seen her work on Hashtag Comic’s new series Cloud Riders, as well as her online graphic novel, Suihira: The […]

Q&A with Cosplay Photographer Medium Blast

I first met Jay Vergara through my work with ​Nerd Out back in August of 2016. He is a Freelance Writer & Photographer known as Medium Blast. Working with Nerd Out placed me at a lot of different comic book conventions across Southern California. Jay’s love of pop culture had him placed at these conventions as […]

Q&A With Cosplay Photographer: Katie Be Photography

Katie York is a photographer from Los Angeles, California. I first met Katie in early 2015 through the Doctor Who Community. She was a Twelfth Doctor Cosplayer at the time. I ,myself, was also a Doctor Who cosplayer and also from the surrounding Los Angeles area. I began to follow her on Instagram and very […]