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Pride Month 2022 – Northstar

by Geek Smiths2022 Pride June 2, 2022June 2, 2022No Comments

Behind the mask: Northstar is one of the first gay superheroes in American comics, especially mainstream comics. Although Northstar debuted in 1979, the character did not openly state “I am gay” until 1992, with his sexual orientation being heavily implied until that point. Northstar is also the first character to have a same-sex marriage depicted …

Fast and easy Halloween costume!

by Geek SmithsCostuming, Crafting, DIY September 30, 2021September 30, 2021No Comments

Halloween for cosplayers can be surprisingly stressful. We spend most of the year crafting costumes to wear to conventions, so by the time Halloween rolls around, we want something fun, quick and easy. That Iron Man armor looks really good in convention photos, but is pretty impractical at a Halloween party. So we thought we’d …