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Posted on Oct 13, 2012

From Superheroes To Celebs: 20 Outrageous NYCC Cosplay Fashions

New York Comic Con is in full swing this weekend! For many comic book, manga and anime fans, this event offers a temporary escape from world's social and economic problems and a forum for self-expression. Thousands of kidult cosplayers embraced their inner child and flaunted customs of their favorite childhood comic book or anime characters. If you love this kidult cosplay, be sure to check out our Kidult Deep Dive Report at http://bit.ly/KidultReport.