If you are at all concerned that your choice of character or costume design could be considered offensive in any way please do get in touch with the cosplay team and we will be happy to advise. David Carvelli, of Sugar Grove, Illinois, served as one of the judges for the team cosplay competition. While not usually intended to cause offence, this use of makeup carries connotations of historical practices that were inherently racist and it creates an environment where people of colour are made to feel uncomfortable to portray a wide variety of characters, batman costumes therefore it is not acceptable at our shows.
