Cosplay as armour

This narrative photo-essay discusses cosplay as a form of emotional armour and how it allows individuals to explore identity. The author uses a personal negative experience to illustrate the use of cosplay as emotional armour.

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COMPASS
Published
2024-10-04
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https://doi.org/10.29173/comp94
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Comics and Graphic Narratives
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Cosplay as armour

Jennifer Laughton
COMPASS
Comics and Graphic Narratives
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Cosplay as armour

Jennifer Laughton
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Abstract

This narrative photo-essay discusses cosplay as a form of emotional armour and how it allows individuals to explore identity. The author uses a personal negative experience to illustrate the use of cosplay as emotional armour.

COMPASSVol. 4(1)
University of Alberta (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
Comics and Graphic Narratives
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