Constantine in Tokyo (left), Nicole Marie Jean, and Hunguesta Hollaway presenting "Cosplay Make-up and Techniques" at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013. (James Nguyen)
At Utah’s first ever Salt Lake Comic Con attendees came out in full force in impressive numbers and officially selling out on the final day.
Comic Con serves as an oasis not only for fans of comic books, but also fans of video games, sci-fi, movies and so much more.
Fans share such a passion that they even participate in Cosplay; short for costume play in which fans dress up as their favorite characters from popular fiction.
For some these costumes are much more elaborate than your typical outfit that you get from Party City. Layton resident, Justin Vandongen stated that his cousin put in 30 hours into his intricate Old Republic costume.
The cosplay subculture is even being done professionally by professional cosplay models such as Jessica Nigri, Leeanna Vamp, Nicole Marie Jean and Constantine In Tokyo. At the Cosplay Make-up panel Constantine gave some good advice. “Cosplay 101, don’t stick glue in your eyes!”
With the success of Salt Lake Comic Con, it is clear that the Cosplay is also here to stay.
View some of the best costumes from Salt Lake Comic Con 2013.
Photos by James Nguyen
Left to right: Shand Davis (Master Roshi, Dragonball Z), Kelly Allred (Wonder Woman) and Cris Benoit (11th Dr Who) in costume at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013. (James Nguyen)
Deandra Lanier dressed as rebooted Lara Croft from the popular ‘Tomb Raider’ series. (James Nguyen)
Xani Wright dressed an employee from Aperture Science. (James Nguyen)
From left to right: Sierra Byre as Cartman, Megan Lee as Stan, and Malik Giacosa as Korra. (James Nguyen)
Salt Lake Comic Con attendees Chelsea (Harley Quinn, left) and Julie (Pikachu). (James Nguyen)
From left to right: Link, Zelda, and Sheik at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013. (James Nguyen)
Miscellaneous superheroes strike a pose for the camera during day 2 of Salt Lake Comic COn 2013. (James Nguyen)
A Salt Lake Comic Con attendee as Ryuk from the Deathnote anime. (James Nguyen)
Brothers Brad and Ben Hetlin attend Salt Lake Comic Con as Han Solo (left) and Solid Snake. (James Nguyen)
From left to right: Jordon Clarke (Walter White, “Breaking Bad”), Karlie Bagnina (Link – Zelda), Karlie Bagnina (Link – Zelda) Tyler Mitton (Jesse Pinkman – “Breaking Bad”). (James Nguyen)
Commander Shepard ready for battle at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013. (James Nguyen)
Creative costumes are the norm at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013. Pictured: Space Ghost (left) and a Spartan from the “Halo” series. (James Nguyen)
Spider-Man looks for work at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013. (James Nguyen)
Maeve Kaninchen attends Salt Lake Comic Con 2013 as Spider-Girl . (James Nguyen)
Multiple Deadpools were in attendance at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013. (James Nguyen)
An even larger group of Deadpools pose for a photo at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013. (James Nguyen)
