Have you been to San Diego Comic-Con?! It's such a big part of popular culture, and has grown so much since it's early days as the Golden State Comic Book Convention in 1970!
I haven't cosplay culture has always been on the fringe of my social circles though, I see a ton of it on Reddit.
There are some *amazing* cosplay creations and creators! Do you have a favorite? A specific character or costume?
I personally love Geralt from the Witcher series, anyone who can resemble him is some kinda cool guy
I must admit I'm unfamiliar -- I only know that the Witcher Saga is huge -- isn't it a series or about to be?!