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43 Very, Very, Very Good New York Comic Con Costumes That Will Make You Say "How The Heck Did They Make That"

Raven Ishak

21 October 2024 at 4:48 pm·3-min read

New York Comic Con — aka a convention that celebrates all things comic book, gaming, film, and TV entertainment — just came to a close. While there were celebrities and entertainment legends promoting their latest projects, there were also thousands of cosplayers strutting some of the best cosplays on the East Coast. So, to celebrate this artistry, we rounded up some of the coolest cosplay costumes that came out of New York Comic Con in 2024:

1.Mysterio from Marvel Comics.

Person in an Mysterio costume with a globe helmet and red cape, striking a pose — Mike Coppola / Getty Images

2.Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

A person cosplays as Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, wearing detailed metallic armor with a mask and spiked helmet, posing at an event — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

3.Blue Beetle from DC Studios.

A person in a Blue Beetle superhero costume poses at a public event, displaying the intricate details of the futuristic armor — Marleen Moise / Getty Images

4.Thing, Invisible Woman, Watcher, Human Torch, Galactus, and Dr. Doom from Marvel Comics.

Costumed group at comic convention, including Thing, Invisible Woman, Silver Surfer, Dr. Doom, Galactus, and Mole Man on a dinosaur — Eugene Gologursky / Getty Images for ReedPop

5.Close-up of Doctor Doom.

A person cosplaying as Doctor Doom on a robotic dinosaur at a comic convention, surrounded by other attendees in costumes — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

6.Majin Buu from Dragon Ball Z.

Person in Majin Buu cosplay costume from "Dragon Ball," posing with one arm raised in a convention hallway — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

7.Frylock from Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

Person in a Frylock costume with a red face, mustache, and yellow fries on top, at a busy convention center with people and posters in the background — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

8.A Mandalorian Moogle with Cloud's sword from Star Wars and Final Fantasy 7.

A Mandalorian Moogle with Cloud's sword and toy gun. Costume has wings and faux fur details. Background is a tunnel — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

9.The Rabbit from Alice and Wonderland.

Person in elaborate rabbit mask and ornate, floral-themed costume featuring layers of decorative armor at an outdoor event — Marleen Moise / Getty Images

10.Jim Henson and Frank Oz, holding Kermit the Frog and Fozzie the Bear.

Jim Henson and Frank Oz Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear puppets at a convention, surrounded by attendees in costumes — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

11.Vincent Valentine from Final Fantasy 7.

Vincent Valentine in elaborate fantasy cosplay with spiked hair, holding a prop gun, wearing armor and a cape, against a concrete wall — Marleen Moise / Getty Images

12.Nightcrawler from Marvel Comics.

person in a blue, nightcrawler costume with a sword, posing at an event — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

13.Cable from Marvel Comics.

a person in elaborate cable costume with a futuristic weapon, standing among a crowd — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

14.Tinker Bell from Peter Pan.

Woman dressed as Tinker Bell in a sparkly green dress with fairy wings, posing with a playful expression on the red carpet — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

15.Iron Man from Marvel Comics.

Person in detailed Iron Man cosplay suit with metallic armor, posing at a convention center — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

16.Immortan Joe from Mad Max.

Person wearing Immortan Joe costume with mask, armor, and staff at a convention — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

17.Daredevil from Marvel Comics.

A person in a red daredevil costume with horns and a mask crouches, holding a baton, amidst a crowd — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

18.Cinderella from Cinderella.

Person in Cinderella costume with a ball gown and floral details, posing indoors — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

19.Beast from Marvel Comics.

Person in a detailed beast costume with blue fur and black leather outfit, resembling a character from a comic book. No identifiable people — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

20.Batman from Justice League.

A person in a detailed cosplay of Batman from "Batman v Superman" stands in a long coat and goggles, holding props at a convention — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

21.Wolverine from Marvel Comics.

A person in a Wolverine superhero costume, featuring yellow armor and metal claws, poses in a dynamic stance at a public event — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

22.Starlight from The Boys.

Person in a Starlight costume with a white dress, gold belt, cape, and boots, posing at an event — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

23.Jinx from Arcane (League of Legends).

Person in Jinx cosplay holding a large prop weapon, in an event setting — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

24.Bob from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

A person cosplays as bob from Beetlejuice, wearing a blue mask, white shirt, yellow blazer, and striped tie at a cosplay event — Timothy A. Clary / AFP via Getty Images

25.Tusken Raider from Star Wars.

Person in Star Wars Tusken Raider costume holding a staff, standing in a convention setting with people and signs in the background — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

26.Sora from Kingdom Hearts.

Person dressed as Sora from Kingdom Hearts at a convention, holding a large key-shaped prop — Marleen Moise / Getty Images

27.Darth Vadar from Star Wars.

A person dressed as Darth Vader, holding a lightsaber with detailed makeup revealing the face under the helmet — Mike Coppola / Getty Images

28.Harley Quinn from DC Comics.

Person dressed as Harley Quinn in a fun, playful pose with a large mallet at a convention — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

29.Kitana from Mortal Kombat.

a person in a Kitana costume with wings, armor, and a mask, walking confidently in a crowded convention hallway — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

30.King of All Cosmos from Katamari Damacy.

Man in elaborate King of All Cosmos costume with a large, colorful headdress and cape at a convention, posing with a decorated ball in hand — Rob Kim / Getty Images for AMC

31.Ryuk from Death Note.

Person in a tall, skeletal costume resembling Ryuk from "Death Note" at a convention, holding a sign. Other attendees visible in the background — Eugene Gologursky / Getty Images for ReedPop

32.Scott Howard from Teen Wolf.

A person in a Scott Howard teenwolf costume holding a basketball at a convention center — Marleen Moise / Getty Images

33.Zelda and Dark Link from The Legend of Zelda.

Two people in Zelda and Dark Link costumes with swords, posing at a convention. The setting resembles a bustling event space with various booths — Marleen Moise / Getty Images

34.Taskmaster from Marvel Comics.

A person in a detailed Taskmaster armor cosplay, holding a shield, with others in costumes in the background at a convention — Marleen Moise / Getty Images

35.Hornet from Hollow Knight.

Person in a white horned mask and red cloak, holding a prop sword at a convention from Hollow Knight. Other attendees in various costumes in the background — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

36.Chihiro Ogino and Kaonashi from Spirited Away.

Two people in Spirited Away cosplay: one as Chihiro in a pink kimono, and another as No-Face in a black cloak, with a Haku dragon prop behind them — Eugene Gologursky / Getty Images for ReedPop

37.Blind AL from Deadpool.

A person with gray curly hair wearing sunglasses and a purple tracksuit walks using a white cane as Blind AL. — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

38.Doctor Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog.

Person in a Doctor Eggman costume resembling a video game character, wearing round shades and a mechanized suit with a red and white-striped top — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

39.Morgana from League of Legends.

Person in elaborate Morgana costume with large black wings, wearing a detailed gown with gold accents. Hair is white and makeup is dramatic — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

40.Queen Ramonda from Wakanda Forever.

A person wearing an intricate white headpiece and lace outfit holds a detailed black helmet, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression as Queen Ramonda — Marleen Moise / Getty Images

41.Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story.

A person dressed in a detailed Buzz Lightyear costume stands confidently inside a large convention center — Marleen Moise / Getty Images

42.The Joker and Mr. Freeze from DC Comics.

Two people in cosplay outfits: one as the Joker with a purple suit, and the other as Mr. Freeze with a detailed sci-fi armor suit — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

43.And finally, RDJ as half Iron Man, half Dr. Doom.

Person in Doctor Doom and Iron Man mashup costume, holding a yellow sign saying "I HATE YOU 3000" at a convention — Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for ReedPop

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