Cosplay to take center stage at NWI Comic-Con

SCHERERVILLE, Ind. - Feb. 17, 2015 - PRLog -- The second annual Northwest Indiana Comic Con is encouraging attendees to dress for the occasion.

Cosplay, the act of dressing like one’s favorite fictional character, will be a major feature element of the convention.
Chicago-based cosplay group Fandom Tandem will attend the event and showcase their talents, as will several other organizations known for appearing in costume. Fans are encouraged to dress up too!

"We understand and embrace that Cosplay is part of comic-con and we cater to Cosplayers." noted Brian Grabinksi, showrunner of the 2015 NWI Comic Con.

Red Owl Photo will serve as the sponsor of the event’s cosplay lounge. Fans in costume can enter into the cosplay contest to compete with others at the event.

The contest will be judged by Lauren Faits aka; Geek Girl Chicago, Jess of Fandom Tandem, James T. Wulfgar of CosAwesome Studios and Sidney Vons representing We Are Cosplay. The contest is open to both teens and adults.

The NWI Comic-Con will be held on February 21 at Halls of St. George in Schererville.

About NWI Comic Con

The Northwest Indiana Comic Con is the premier event for pop-culture aficionados in the area. Whether it is comic books, cosplay, gaming, geek culture or anything that inspires intense fandom, it can be found at this one-of-a-kind event. This year’s schedule includes a full day’s worth of family-friendly entertainment at an affordable price. With 80+ vendors, stage performances by a variety of entertainment acts including magic and music as well as speaker panels from industry professionals, the NWI Comic Con promises something for everyone!

Learn more at: http://nwi-comic-con.wix.com/updates