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…iginal Design Award. Land ho! This Arkham Island cosplay by Joe Queen featured Batman and Robin as a pair of swashbucklers. This cosplay of Punchline, Joker’s latest partner in crime, by Retro Snow White, gave us chills. This original group cosplay entitled Dancing with the Celestials, by Chad Edward Lee Evett and friends, was every bit about the characters as the costumes. Winner of the Most Beautiful Award and Frank & Son Collectible Show Award…

…He worked on Stranger Things 4 as a part of “Team Vecna,” aka the talented group of makeup artists who transformed Jamie Campbell-Bower into the villian. He was accompanied by a product developer from Mehron, a renowned brand that’s been providing makeup for theater and special effects since 1927. Nix Herrera offered his insight as a professional makeup, body paint, & SFX artist. Michelle joined the panel in Harley Quinn makeup and a latex cowl ap…

…n this Botan cosplay from YuYu Hakusho, complete with her flying oar! This group cosplay of Critical Role/The Legends of Vox Machina is a critical hit! This cosplayer is a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. Who else is excited for the new Barbie movie? A creepy and kooky Uncle Fester cosplay from The Addams Family, complete with Thing on his shoulder. NYCC presented a panel on the upcoming Netflix series, Wednesday, which revealed Fred Armisen in the…

…his Sailor Mars had no plans to get tattooed at the convention, but made a group outing of the con with her anime club, which is based in Richmond, where Anime Ink Con has been held since its inception. The detailed linework makes this Sailor Moon tattoo by @therealinnerlip really pop. Mila Sasieta offered attendees plenty of Sailor Moon-inspired flash to choose from, including this Crisis Moon Compact piece. She was easy to spot with her Miam-ins…

…alented ensemble starring as Brandon/the Game Master. Audiences follow the group as they interact in real life and also as their fantasy counterparts in the supernatural realm of Aldia, which is bolstered by high-end visual effects and production design. The daring and heartfelt narrative is highlighted by themes of empathy and acceptance. In addition, the series breaks down traditional boundaries of the demographics associated with fantasy, both…

…lusivity, there was a great attitude of promoting and supporting a diverse group of people in fitness and cosplay. Embracing diversity and inclusivity fosters a positive environment in fitness, cosplay, or any space. The panel blended the similar goals of fitness and cosplay, and connecting these hobbies to the “why.” Cosplay and fitness is about having fun and feeling good about yourself and your body! Heather shared her personal story of how she…

…photos of their cosplays. This is a great opportunity to get individual or group photos of your costume. Below are cosplayers from The Disastrous Life of Saiki K (left) and Tengen from Demon Slayer (right). The parking garage adjacent to the Meadowlands Exposition Center features see-through tunnels that provide a distinctive backdrop for photos. Some cosplayers took photos inside the garage for a more grungy feel, and some photographers brought t…

…along costumes and props to display. The convention brought out a diverse group of cosplayers, varying in skillsets, backgrounds, and fandoms. Featured cosplay guests included Vault Fox, AlSquared, That Tall Cosplayer, Sarah is Loading, Cobalt Cosplay, and Alison “AlisonBirbz” Jeffery. Attendees could approach the featured cosplay guests to chat or compliment their work. Seen below, That Tall Cosplayer, aka Randall Stackss, shows off his team of…

…make it perfect for conventions and competitions. Masked Dad Workshop is a group of award-winning cosplayers and crafters specializing in EVA foam cosplay builds. On Thursday and Sunday of New York Comic Con 2023, they presented a workshop titled “Cosplay Building 101.” The official programming advertises the workshop as a “guide through the basics of creating your dream cosplay, catering to all levels of experience…don’t miss out on this fun, edu…

…led by DM Matthew Mercer. Across the span of three distinct campaigns, the group adventures through. Since the first-episode premiere in 2015, the cosplay has been incredible, especially when the cast appears at conventions. See all Critical Role costumes… Movies Mean Girls Get in loser, we’re cosplaying from Mean Girls. Twenty years later, the cult classic chick-flick received a movie musical adaptation with songs from the Broadway production. Ne…