Serenity is a cosplayer in Colorado who loves teaching! She was a Maker-in-Residence at the Denver Public Library last October, where she taught library patrons how to use EVA foam and sewing for their cosplays, and was an Artist in Residence at the Children’s Museum of Denver, where she made cosplay-related projects with kids. Last year she won 2nd place in the novice category in Vincon’s cosplay contest and a Judge’s Award at Denver Fan Expo. Her cosplays have been featured on Dead by Daylight and Blizzard Entertainment’s social media channels. She is currently working on a Monster Hunter Wilds cosplay.

Lindz Sews has been cosplaying on-and-off for over 20 years and came back “on” again in 2022. After an extended hiatus, they returned to competing in 2024 and have enjoyed several wins, most recently being awarded Best in Show at Fort Collins Comic Con 2025. They are passionate about fabric, textures, and using materials as a means of showcasing a character’s lifestyle. Fabric will always be their comfort zone, but they enjoy exploring new skills such as leather work and 3D modeling. Cosplay has provided them with an amazing creative outlet and a wonderful community where they can be themselves while being anyone but. They can’t wait to meet and share ideas with more creative souls!

AppleBoxProps is an award-winning craftsmanship cosplayer, competing in multiple competitions since 2021. Apple is known for combining detailed foam builds, sewing, and performance into dynamic creations. They’ve also worked behind the scenes on theater productions at MSU Denver’s costume shop. When not crafting or performing, they’re a preschool teacher, so creativity is always part of the job.

The Denver Astromech Builder’s Club is a local group of builders who work together to support droid building, encourage STEM interest, and promote goodwill within the community. We are associated with Astromech.net, which is an international community who builds their own replica robots from the Star Wars universe.

Manya Crippen is a SAG-AFTRA Stunt woman who has built a career of movement of the body for story telling and expression . Born and raised in Denver Colorado she has a background in Gymnastics, Circus and equestrian vaulting. She toured the world as the Slavic sisters with the Colorado band Devotcka and after decades of performing and equestrian expos across the US and Canada, met her stunt man husband on a live equestrian cirque show in San Diego. She has done stunts for Eminem, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Batwoman  and many other film and T. V. projects. Manya Lives in Chicago with her two sons and husband, she is Hockey mom who enjoys being lit on fire and jumping from sky scrapers. Join her at 10am for a virtual panel about her life journey!

RON FORTIER – Comics and pulps writer/editor best known for his work on the Green Hornet comic series and Terminator – Burning Earth with Alex Ross. He won the Pulp Factory Award for Best Pulp Short Story of 2011 for “Vengeance Is Mine,” which appeared in Moonstone’s The Avenger – Justice Inc. and in 2012 for “The Ghoul,” from
the anthology Monster Aces. He was awarded Pulp Grand Master in 2017 by the Pulp Factory. He is the Managing Editor of Airship 27 Productions, a New Pulp Fiction publisher and writes the continuing adventures of both his own character, Brother Bones – the Undead Avenger and the classic pulp hero, Captain Hazzard – Champion of Justice.
(www.airship27.com)

Join Ron for his 10am panel on his life in comics, and how to make your own!

MIKE BARON is the creator of Nexus (with artist Steve Rude) and Badger – two of the longest-lasting independent superhero comics. Nexus is about a cosmic avenger 500 years in the future. Badger is about a multiple personality one of whom is a costumed crime fighter. Baron has won two Eisners and an Inkpot, and written The Punisher, Flash, Deadman, and Star Wars among many other titles. 

Join Mike for his 1pm panel on how to make your own comics!