Oh, look, it’s Heather Martin, aka *HeatherAfter Cosplay*
—the undisputed queen of cosplay who’s been around so long, she probably remembers when conventions were still held in school gymnasiums with dial-up internet. Since 1996, Heather has been slaying the cosplay game, earning her way to “Master Cosplayer” status in no time. By the turn of the century—yes, the *actual* turn of the century—she was already a *Professional*. You know, just casually setting the bar for every newbie cosplayer who thought 3D printers were the key to success. But wait, there’s more! Heather isn’t just a cosplayer; she’s an artist, a model, and apparently, a professional *collaborator*. In fact, she's worked with some of the *biggest* names out there. Sony Entertainment? Check. Marvel? Check. Image Comics? Sure. Amazon? Google? Yep, she’s been there too, probably offering some sage cosplay advice in between meetings with tech giants. Her work has graced publications worldwide, which is probably the most humble way to say, "Yeah, I’m kind of a big deal....
