Photos by Gabby Manotoc
Written by Amanda Surowitz
This weekend, fans of all varieties are swarming the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan for the 2014 New York Comic Con. People meander through Artist Alley to meet the writers and artists behind several comics, some supporting their fandoms with a representative T-shirt while others are in full costume.
As the second largest pop culture convention in the country, Comic Con provides networking opportunities beyond having your photo taken with Wil Wheaton or the dozens of Deadpool cosplayers running around. Some panels offer sneak peeks of upcoming movies and shows, and also Q&A with some of the cast and crew.
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- Marvel’s Psylocke poses for photographers.
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- Fans fill the entrance to the Javits Center.
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- Many vendors sell costume pieces and accessories, such as this display of steampunk merchandise.
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- Fans gather around the Batman statue from The Dark Knight and a collection of costumes from various Batman films, including the upcoming “Batman vs. Superman.”
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- Racks of T-shirts tower over fans.
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- Weapons and armor are available for fans to purchase.
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- Fans go back and forth between the different vendors’ rooms and pause to take photos.
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- The Joker is a favorite character for cosplayers this year.
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- Deadpool is another cosplayer favorite.
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- Many people dressed as Disney characters, including this Snow White.
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- With the downstairs foodcourt packed, fans sit against the rails for a rest.
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- The green diamond hovering overhead makes Sims stand out.
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- Artist Alley gets jammed up with all the traffic.
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- Harley Quinn is another popular character for cosplayers, this one accompanied by a Goth Snow White.
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- Jon Snow and other Game of Thrones characters meandered about.
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- Madoka and Sayaka from the anime “Madoka Magica” hang on to each other while navigating the vendors.
