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Cosplay Date at NY Comic Con

As a palate cleanser, check out some of the fun looks at the annual fan fest

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Matthew Rettenmund
Oct 12, 2026
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October 11, 2026

For 10+ years running, I’ve patronized NY Comic Con, mostly to soak up the feel-good vibes from among its carefree attendees.

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A lot of these people are straight, but there’s an undeniable queer energy seeing people abandon daily duties to engage in child-like dress-up and to indulge each other in their chosen faves.

Fuck if I know all the characters, but that doesn’t seem to be the point.

Check out some of my favorite shots of 2026:

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