We recently reported that artist Pat Broderick is returning to DC Comics after twenty years away. Artist on Micronauts, Batman: Year Three, Doom 2099 and much more, Broderick left comics to work in advertising for Tracy Locke and Partnership and design work on films such as Jimmy Neutron.

Well, if he's making a come back, he's making sure that everyone knows about it, writing a public appeal on Facebook.

todays heads up. If you're a Cosplay personality, please don't send me a friend request. If you're a convention promoter and you're building your show around cosplay events and mega multiple media guest don't invite me….You bring nothing of value to the shows, and if you're a promoter pushing cosplay as your main attraction you're not helping the industry or comics market..Thank you..

Other comic industry names added,

With Broderick continuing,

And some just can't take it anymore!

I confess I used to be of a similar mind until a few years ago at the MCM London Expo when I had a Road To Damascus moment and changed my mind completely. I'm now in the whole," I love how cosplayers love what I do, but in different ways" mind-set. I appreciate their hard work, chutzpah and dedication to their craft. I enjoy the fact that cosplay is proof that we won, what we loved is now loved by a wider demographic and its a sign that geekdom has hit the mainstream.

But that is clearly not shared by all. So… what say you?

UPDATE: The Daily Telegraph have just jumped on board...