Ask any devoted cosplayer (short for “costume play”), and they’ll tell you that waiting until October 31 to get a costume in order simply isn’t an option. This past week, thousands of costumed fans flocked to the Javits Center for the ninth annual New York Comic Con to celebrate all things film, TV, gaming, comics, and yes—cosplay. Check out some of the amazing cosplayers we happened upon below, and let us know how you plan to step up your costume game this Halloween.
1. Link (The Legend of Zelda)
2. Bob, Tina, and Linda Belcher (Bob's Burgers)
3. Chell (Portal)
4. Nurse Joy
5. T.A.R.D.I.S. and Amy Pond (Dr. Who)
6. Baby Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy)
7. Titans (Attack on Titan)
8. Jon Snow and Ygritte (Game of Thrones)
9. Mario and Luigi (Mario Sunshine and Luigi's Mansion)
10. Captain Olimar (Pikmin)
11. Daria and Jane (Daria)
12. Snake (Metal Gear)
13. Marshall Lee, Princess Bubblegum, and Marceline (Adventure Time)
14. Shotaro Kaneda (Akira)
15. Deadpool and Lady Deadpool (Marvel Comics)
16. Rufio and Captain Hook (Hook)
17. Han Solo and Boba Fett (Star Wars)
18. Gwen Stacy and Peter Parker (Marvel Comics)
19. Lydia Deetz and Beetlejuice (Beetlejuice)
20. Belle and Beast (Beauty and the Beast)
21. Quailman, Patty Mayonnaise, Porkchop, and Skeeter (Doug)
22. Leela and Fry (Futurama)
23. Spy vs. Spy (MAD Magazine)
24. Mary Poppins and Bert (Mary Poppins)
25. Flotsam, Ursula, and Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
26. Buddy and Jovie (Elf)
27. Mega Man (Capcom)
28. Chucky (Child's Play)
29. Batman and Catwoman (DC Comics)
30. Cosmo and Wanda (Fairly Odd Parents)