# Peer Behind the Masks of Six Charlotte Cosplayers

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> Updated: 2021-10-28T15:43:39+00:00
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“My favorite part is creating a 3-D version of something 2-D, like with comic book characters. It’s an art and science - it’s someone else’s

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**Just another day fighting crime for Charlottean Bob Kieffer**

> “My favorite part is creating a 3-D version of something 2-D, like with comic book characters. It’s an art and science — it’s someone else’s illustration, but bringing that to life with color, texture, ‘feel’ and dynamic flow in three dimensions is the challenging and exciting part.” – Amberle Linnea

With Halloween upon us, we wanted to share inspiration from the world of cosplay or “costume play” by meeting some Charlotte-based cosplayers.

While children and adults prepare to let their alter egos out for one night of revelry, cosplayers make a hobby or even a career out of dressing up as their favorite characters from movies, books, comics or video games year-round.

### **Big fun. Big business. Big creativity.**

Cosplay is big business. According to a report by Allied Market Research, the global cosplay costumes market was estimated at $4 billion in 2020 and is expected to hit $23 billion by 2030 with the growth of conventions, theme parties, and events.

Cosplay can combine art, sewing, make-up, acting and even wood or metal work into its own art form. Cosplayers often make their own costumes, with a build taking anywhere from hours to years! Some said the creative process is almost as fun as the reactions they receive at events and conventions. Almost.

[**Meet six local creatives who shared their love for cosplay with us.**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/peek-behind-the-masks-of-charlotte-cosplayers/)From comics to movies, anime to historical, these folks take dressing up very seriously. Or do they?

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*These creative profiles are sponsored by [**OrthoCarolina**](https://www.orthocarolina.com/).*

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## **A Few Teasers for You**

Here are a handful of the amazing photos you’ll find when you read the full story!

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**Lambeth as Princess Leia – PHOTO: Jennifer DeVoll**

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**Amberle Linnea as Shadowcat (with Lockheed) – PHOTO: Tonya Russ Price**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/NIghtwing-1.jpg)
**DeAnna Cooper as Nightwing – PHOTO: Stephen Eide**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Daphne-3.jpg)
**Kara Miller as Daphne Blake – PHOTO: LMF Photography & James Helms**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Hornet-2-1.jpg)
**Jennifer Halverson as Hornet – PHOTO: Jason Keffer**

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## **Did We Miss One of Your Favorites?**

If you have a favorite Charlotte cosplayer that we didn’t include in this story, reach out to us at **[hello@charlotteiscreative.com](mailto:hello@charlotteiscreative.com)** with a description and a photo! We’ll add it to the story as a reader suggestion.

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### **SPONSORED BY**

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