Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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OCTOBER 4-10, 2023 UCW 33 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Rotunda (Bray Wyatt). "I love the community and friends I've met over the years. It's also such a cool opportunity to meet and connect with people I've watched, heard and seen in various shows, movies, etc.," Probus said. It is his reason for returning every year. Another Fayetteville Comic Con regular and sometimes volunteer is Sarah Mills. Mills has attended the convention since day one and eventually became a recurring guest for a few years. Her cosplay is 99% handmade, as well as her props. "For the Fayetteville Comic Con this year I think I'll replay my Tim Burton styled Madd Hatter...but the comic con is in a few weeks. And I have enough time to change, so I probably will," Mills said. "As an artist, this is how your mind works. Once you think you have something down or perfect, you'll nitpick it to death." Mills does both canon costumes — any cosplay or costume that precisely recreates an outfit worn by a character at a specific point of time within a story — and original characters. No matter what or who they are cosplaying, both Probus and Mills spend months planning, piecing, buying, sewing, and hot gluing to create their signature looks that Fayetteville Comic Con attendees have come to recognize and love. is event will have something for everybody. "is the best convention for those just starting out, it's not overwhelming and is great for those who may have a little anxiety," Mills said. Probus is excited about this year and offers this advice for first-time convention goers, "If this is your first con, pace yourself. Even at our con which isn't huge, it can be overwhelming for a first-time con-goer. Take your time, go to some panels, meet some of our guests, and do not hesitate to ask a cosplayer to take pictures with you. We love it! Above all else, have fun!" David Probus Comin Con. The Variant FCC Xmen. AMBER LITTLE, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. 910-484-6200. Cosplayer Sarah Mills poses on the back patio of Rude Awakening coffee house in downtown Fayetteville. Photo by Aly Hansen.