Where do I begin? It’s been 5 years since I stopped writing for fun and decided to pursue a hobby in cosplaying and attending comic cons. Writing no longer was an act of passion, so I had to do something for me, and I found my place amongst my fellow nerds and geeks.

In 2024, I managed to have my best comic con year yet. I made it to 3 amazing cons: Fan Expo Denver (I go every year), San Diego Comic Con (my second time attending, ever), and the amazing Dragon Con in Atlanta!

Fan Expo Denver:

This con is fairly close to Albuquerque, so it’s nice to drive up and take all of my props with me in a vehicle (instead of dealing with the frustration of airline packing). I debuted my Wolverine costume, and I was really excited to see it in action. I also brought The Deep out again (from the Amazon Prime show The Boys), and that was of course a hit. I think I have one more year of cosplaying as The Deep before I retire it.

San Diego Comic Con:

My buddy Charles and I made it out again, and it was a fantastic experience as we expected. We drank, we partied, we cosplayed, we were part of a Wicked squad–yours truly was a flying monkey! I already can’t wait to go back. I was able to secure a pass for 2025 as a professional guest through teaching (hopefully there aren’t any complications!).

I also got to meet 2 writers from The Boys! What an experience, truly.

Dragon Con:

This was a big one for me. I have wanted to go to this con ever since I learned about the con scene. The costuming is top notch. Bar none. I’m hoping to return in 2026. I was able to debut my Ryu from Street Fighter here.

Overall, I do still plan to make my return to writing for fun again, but in the meantime, I’m going to experience the con scene, write about it, and just enjoy living.

Here’s a haiku about cons to provide some crossover in con-going and writing:

The bodies, alive / and smiling, exploring the / wave of fantasy.