The Best of New York Comic Con 2013

THE COSPLAY

Naturally, for all of the Hulkamania epidemics and disturbing game boards that aren’t Jumanji, the true bread and butter of Comic Con are its cosplayers.

It takes a certain amount of courage to dress up as the most hated thing to come out of Spiderman since Aunt May respawned.

Adventure Time Cosplayers, take note.

Now typically, I’m the first to jump at dressing up for the Con, been doing it for like at least ten years by my count, and I’m proud to say that my devotion to Metal Gear Solid has resulted in meeting Hideo Kojima twice, but unfortunately I couldn’t get my Borderlands Psycho together in time. It’s probably for the best, as walking around shirtless in NYC is an invitation to MRSA-coated titty twisters.

For now, this flawless MGS2 Solid Snake will have to suffice.

Best Krieg of the Con. Kept talking about ribcages and small woodland animals.

I remarked at San Diego Comic Con that the most popular costumes were Adventure Time related, and New York Comic Con was no different, as you could throw a shoe down the aisle and hit at least two Marcellines and at least one Deadpool-Marcelline, but keep in mind this is the only time I’ve seen three Dr. Octopuses (Dr. Octopi? Dr. Octopodes?) each with his own customized Ock-arms, and two Mysterios– and I’ve never even seen a Mysterio before!

GIGANTOR!

Don’t get me started on group costumes. For every Hawkeye there was a Hawkeye (girl Hawkeye?), and this cast from Archer got every character down to a tee, minus one tracksuit-wearing Bionic Barry.

First I’m I’ve ever seen a Uri, or the swan tinfoil sweet and sour.

I just don’t get the Deadpool here. Hump Day Deadpool maybe? Regardless that is a flawless Rouge the Bat.

That one time when the Enterprise went to World War II…

Other firsts included a bloodied-bathrobe wearing Comedian, a spitting image of Elsa Bloodstone from NEXTWAVE, and a Wasp complete with delicate, glass-like wings.

If you look close enough you can see some painstakingly developed wings.

You know I got to give it to NEXTWAVE fans, as well as Avengers Arena enthusiasts.

Hell, why tell you when I can show you! Enjoy this photo-dump of some of my favorite cosplayers. If you see a pic of yourself, do feel free to comment, as you can win fancy prizes.

A Proper Rogue’s Gallery

That girl is Poison, a character who technically wasn’t born a girl.

The best Scorpion I’ve ever seen that’s not from Mortal Kombat

A flawless representation of the most pointless DBZ character.

Special props to this Agent 47, who went the extra mile.

The only way this Joker could’ve been more perfect would involve stealing Mark Hammil’s vocal cords.

Robot Prince IV!

He plagues my dreams, and brightens my nightmares.

So what did you think of New York Comic Con 2013? Did the new electronic badges do it for you? Were you too disturbingly hypnotized by the Man-Bat-Girl? Then let us know in the comments or on Twitter!