Whenever there’s a comic book, fantasy or sci-fi convention, you’ll find a whole lot of people who show up in costumes. Some of these people are effectively professionals; others are talentless schmoes just trying to have fun. At first glance the idea seems profoundly silly nerdness… then you think of the sports equivalent, fans of football, baseball, whatever who dress up in team jerseys, paint their faces, etc.

So… whatever floats yer boat, I suppose.

That said, a few of these costumes are *amazing.* The “Every Johnny Depp” is incredibly clever, well conceived and just plain awesome. The exoskeleton suit from “Edge of Tomorrow” looks like it was a whole lot of work,  but the end result looks really good. And who would have expected an Auntie Entity?

The Very Best Cosplay From New York Comic-Con 2014

There aren’t many featured here, but there are a few black folk in some entertaining costumes. Forget major government feel-good programs… racism in the country will really only end when all nerds can come together in peace and harmony.