Well the best cosplay costumes we’ve seen so far this year came out during the Comicpalooza convention at the end of May at the George R. Brown Convention Center. From the highly recognizable to the obscure, brightly colored to dark and menacing, it was clear many people put a lot of thought into their alter egos. Others, well maybe not so much. But all seemed to have a good time. (Photos by Mohammad Mia and Margaret Downing)
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Batter up anyone? -
Simply mesmerizing. -
Step back baby because Comicpalooza has arrived. -
On a mission to somewhere. -
What a delightful pet bonding experience. -
Are those dead weasels hanging from his belt? -
A mysterious beauty. -
Perhaps a cat-human crossbreed? -
Really not kidding around. -
A valiant warrior indeed. -
She said she could see perfectly well. -
Seriously armed. -
Talk about cool, calm and collected. -
I see you. -
One happy attendee. -
Well either he’s really serious or he’s had enough of his big day out. -
Talk about committed. -
Spreading her wings. -
It’s almost like he has a halo on his head. -
What adventure awaits? -
Talk about the Big Bopper. -
Definitely into chain mail. -
Matter of fact, super heroes. -
What some people will do for their art. -
A couple united by cosplay. -
A certain majesty here. -
Wouldn’t be out of place at the Texas Ren Fest. -
Sort of makes you think of going to a cocktail party, albeit a lethal one. -
Texans love red velvet. -
He really takes good care of his mother. -
Wonder Woman in Houston. -
Such a happy fella. -
Not quite sure who this guy or gal is supposed to be. -
Captain America and the Winter Soldier of course! -
Clearly this took some work to execute. -
They seem too nice to shoot anyone. -
Time for some archery practice. -
A macho image only slightly lessened by the teddy bear tied to his waist. -
Now here’s someone who likes green spaces. -
Nothing like great detail work. -
Wary and alert. -
En garde. -
Smacko basho time. -
Outfits that would blend right in at a gun show. -
Ready to explore outer space or a mythic forest peopled by elves. -
Yes, even clowns showed up. -
Not sure if the beard is real or part of the costume. -
All those people and androids filling up the George R. Brown. -
Let’s put our thinking caps on shall we? -
Last week it was a ballerina dress so I guess this is better.
