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    35 New York Comic Con Costumes That Are Next-Level Genius

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    Seeing a mini sandworm from “Dune” was not on my 2026 bingo card.

    New YorkComic Con 2026 just finished this past weekend, and since it was its 20th anniversary, cosplayers brought their A-game when it came to their costumes. So to celebrate all things comic book, anime, and movies/TV shows, we decided to round up the funniest, best, and wildest cosplay costumes you need to see for yourself.

    1. The May Queen/Dani Ardor from Midsommar.

    Person in a dress and headdress made entirely of various flowers at an indoor event, surrounded by attendees

    2. Pinhead from Hellraiser.

    Person in elaborate, sci-fi costume with pins on head, wearing intricate black armor with red accents, walking at an event

    3. Aura the Guillotine from Frieren.

    Person in a pink wig and elaborate cosplay costume holding a scale prop, posing in a convention center

    4. Turbo Granny from Dandadan.

    A person wearing a mask with a wide grin, red face, yellow eyes, and long white hair

    5. Captain Hook from Hook.

    Person in an elaborate historical costume with a tricorn hat and sword poses outdoors at an event

    6. Bomberman.

    Person in a Bomberman costume stands in a convention center, holding a black bomb prop. People walk and sit around, creating a lively atmosphere

    7. King from Street Fighter.

    Person in elaborate post-apocalyptic-style armor with a fierce animal mask, posing energetically at an outdoor event

    8. Mr. T.

    Man in a red shirt and denim overalls, adorned with gold chains, holds an "MRT" comic. He shows a confident pose with a clenched fist

    9. Randy Savage.

    Person in a vibrant, fringed costume and large hat posing confidently on a stage, reminiscent of a wrestling or entertainment event

    10. Princess Donut from Dungeon Crawler Carl.

    Person in inflatable dinosaur costume with fur accents and holding a red cup, standing in a convention center

    11. Miguel Rivera from Coco.

    Person in a red hoodie and jeans, with face paint resembling a skull, playing a white intricately designed guitar in an open corridor

    12. Sandworm and a Bene Gesserit from Dune.

    Two people in creative costumes at a Comic-Con event. One in a book costume and the other wearing an elaborate, patterned black outfit

    13. Rocky and Ryland Grace from Project Hail Mary.

    Person in creative cosplay outfit on stage at a comic convention event. Background features Comic Con and Walmart logos

    14. Ken from Barbie.

    Person in a faux fur coat with a graphic lining, sunglasses, and sneakers poses at a comic convention

    15. Ewok from Star Wars: Episode VI

    Child in a furry bear costume holds a spear, standing in a hallway

    16. Peggy Carter and Captain America/Steve Rogers from Captain America: The First Avenger.

    Two people in vintage military costumes, one holding a shield with a star and stripes design, standing together in a busy indoor setting

    17. Ghost Rider from Marvel Comics.

    Person in a skull mask with flames, wearing a spiked leather outfit and holding chains, posing dramatically in a crowded area

    18. Jareth the Goblin King from Labyrinth.

    Person in fantasy-themed outfit with tall boots and spiky hair, standing indoors

    19. Krazy Glue.

    Person in a quirky costume resembling a glue stick, posing humorously at Comic Con in front of branded banners

    20. Te Fiti from Moana.

    A person in a detailed, nature-themed costume with floral and vine elements, wearing a flower crown, at a cosplay event

    21. Apocalypse from Marvel Comics.

    Character in futuristic armor with a stern expression, appearing strong and dominant

    Here’s a full view of the costume:

    Person in a futuristic robot costume with detailed armor and a large drill arm, standing in a convention setting. People and booths in the background

    22. Havok with a Cyclops puppet from Marvel Comics.

    Person in leather harness costume holding a Cyclops superhero puppet at a convention

    23. Beaker of the Muppets.

    Person in a character costume with an exaggerated cylindrical head and large eyes at a busy event

    24. Wolverine and Deadpool from Deadpool & Wolverine.

    Two people in detailed superhero costumes, one driving a toy car, outdoors at a comic convention

    25. Sasquatch from Marvel Comics’ Alpha Flight.

    Person in an orange, furry costume resembling a monster at a convention. Signs for Dragon Ball Super are visible in the background

    26. Raider Power Armor from Fallout.

    Person in elaborate, futuristic armor-like costume with mixed elements and prominent text on panels, standing in a dimly lit setting

    27. Emil from NieR: Automata.

    Person wearing a skeleton-themed costume with a patterned scarf and holding a staff in a corridor with bright background lighting

    Here’s a full view of the costume:

    Person in a skeleton costume with a patterned cloak, holding an ornate staff, possibly attending an event or cosplay

    28. Hawkgirl from DC Comics.

    Person in superhero armor with large wings and helmet, posing as Hawkman

    29. Dark Helmet from Spaceballs.

    Person in a sci-fi costume with a large helmet, reminiscent of a famous movie villain, pointing outward

    Here’s a full view of the costume:

    Person dressed as a sci-fi character with a helmet and armor, holding a glowing green stick, standing in a crowded indoor space

    30. The Power Rangers from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

    Five people dressed as Power Rangers pose dynamically in a convention center hallway. They wear black, pink, red, yellow, and blue outfits

    31. Ms. Sara Bellum and The Mayor of Townsville from Powerpuff Girls.

    Person in a glamorous, vintage-style red outfit and voluminous wig poses confidently next to a cartoon character

    32. Beetleborg from Big Bad Beetleborgs.

    Futuristic armored cosplayer in intricate sci-fi costume, holding a prop weapon at a convention

    Here’s a full view of the costume:

    Person in futuristic, robot-inspired armor holding a colorful toy blaster and wearing a helmet, standing indoors at a convention

    33. Doctor Doom from Avengers: Doomsday.

    Person in detailed armored costume with hooded cape holding a green flame prop, standing in a crowded convention setting

    34. Voltron of Voltron: Defender of the Universe.

    Person in detailed robot armor costume poses at a crowded convention

    Here’s a full view of the costume:

    Person in detailed robot costume poses at a pop culture event

    35. And finally, a Jedi dog from Star Wars.

    Dog dressed as a Star Wars character holds a light saber at an event

    What did you think of the costumes this year? Share your thoughts in the comments below:

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