Tif von Batsy, a Black cosplayer, is an advocate for inclusivity in the cosplay community. Despite facing criticism for her choice of characters, she believes in the power of cosplay as a form of empowerment and encourages others to embrace their uniqueness. Von Batsy hopes to see more people of color participating in cosplay and more diverse characters in the industry.

I had an opportunity to shadow Von Batsy at Denver Fan Expo and detail her experiences as a BIPOC cosplayer for the Denver Voice. You can read the full article here