35 Cosplay Looks That Took 2016 by Storm (PHOTOS)
General Hux
Cosplayer Vanya Yount poses as General Hux from Star Wars: The Force Awakens before being judged for the NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay, where she won first place in the “Needlework” category.
Doctor Strange
Cosplayer Philip Odango as The Sorcerer Supreme from 2016 blockbuster Doctor Strange backstage before being judged for the NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay, where he won second place in the “Needlework” category.
Tyrande
Cosplayer Teegan Feehery as Tyrande from World of Warcraft backstage before the judging for the NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay, where she won first place in the “Armor” category.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Cosplayer Adam Shefki as Immortan Joe from Mad Max: Fury Road alongside a fellow Mad Max cosplayer.
Corpse Bride
This lovely Corpse Bride cosplay from Amanda Dawn will have Tim Burton fans saying, “I do!”
Hawkgirl
Ciara Renée may not be a series regular as Hawkgirl on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow anymore, but this classic Hawkgirl with her signature mace isn’t messing around.
Resident Evil 2 Monster
We’re keeping our eye on this creeper from the Resident Evil 2 video game.
Green Arrow
Watch out! This Green Arrow is aiming straight for our hearts with this classic green suit.
A Clockwork Orange
Nothing to see here… just a couple of droogs nailing an adorable A Clockwork Orange cosplay.
Spider-Man
This is a powerful Spidey suit. And you know how the saying goes: “With great power, comes great responsibility.”
Batman and Robin
Holy cosplayers, Batman! We welcome any and all Dark Knight and the Boy Wonders.
The Joker and Harley Quinn
In other DC cosplaying news: these ladies play bad… well, good.
Vanellope von Schweetz
This Vanellope von Schweetz look from Wreck-It Ralph is pretty sweet!
The Addams Family
Like mother like daughter! This Wednesday and Morticia duo are to die for, but where’s Fester?
Adventure Time
The whole Cartoon Network gang is here, straight from the Land of Ooo!
Elvira
The one and only Mistress of the Dark!
Catwoman
Me-ow! We’re impressed by Catwoman’s killer yoga skills. Just don’t ask her to do a Downward Dog, okay?
Elf
It’s Christmas in July! Buddy and Jovie stopped down from the North Pole to sing a rendition of “Baby It’s Cold Outside” in their freshest tights.
Game of Thrones
This Jon Snow does know how to pull off a great cosplay, despite what the Ygritte next to him may be saying.
Wonder Woman
It doesn’t get more patriotic than this classy Wonder Woman look.
Poison Ivy
You don’t want to mess with this botanist! This DC villainess really brought the green out to SDCC.
Cersei Lannister
We’re not sure which is scarier in this Game of Thrones cosplay… the spikes on that throne, or the daggers in Cersei’s eyes.
Mary Poppins
It’s a jolly holiday with this Mary Poppins, who is decked out in her supercalifragilisticexpialidocious look.
Astronaut
This flawless astronaut will take you to the moon and back.
Austin Powers
The grooviest gang in town! Shagadelic, baby, yeah!
Mr. and Mrs. Pac-Man
They ain’t afraid of no ghosts! This Pac-Man couple is helping us believe in true love.
Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia
The Star Wars power siblings are ready to save the world.
Mr. Spock and Captain James T. Kirk
These two Star Trek pals are giving off serious Leonard Nimoy-William Shatner vibes.
Daenerys Targaryen
Yaaaas Kween—or should we say Khaleesi? Either way, this Mother of Dragons cosplay is on point.
Black Flash and The Flash
Wait, these two get along? We just can’t keep up with these two DC speedsters!
Judy Hopps
Zootopia‘s bunny cop is ready to enforce the rules of Comic-Con.
Harley Quinn
This pitch perfect Suicide Squad look will have all the good guys running.
Beeker
The Muppets‘ Beeker is looking a little lost without his boss, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.
Rick Grimes
This Walking Dead look has us ready for the next installment. Bring on the walkers!
fsociety
You don’t want to mess with these Mr. Robot hackers.
Comic Cons are a haven for fans—particularly fans who are into the art of cosplay. Really though, what better way is there to show your love for a TV show/movie/character/fandom than by walking around a major fan convention costumed in their honor?
In honor of San Diego Comic-Con, which is right around the corner, we rounded up photos of cosplayers that took on everything from Doctor Strange to Zootopia.
Click through the gallery above for some of the best and most creative cosplay in attendance at both the San Diego and New York Comic-Cons in 2016.
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