The three-day Colorado Springs Comic Con attracted pop culture fans of all ages to the Broadmoor World Arena, ready to buy toys, comics and clothing, meet artists and actors, and even listen to panel discussions.
And the celebrity guests weren’t the only ones willing to pose for photos with their fans. Cosplayers, both amateur and professional, came in homemade outfits that took anywhere from hours, weeks, or even a year to make.
Here are some of the cosplayers we met along the way, as well as a dog.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsTif of Batsy in Colorado Springs dresses up as a fairy/pixie at Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. She said the costume took a few days to make and the hardest part was sewing on each flower piece. She wore her outfit before to a fairy cosplay convention, but this was her first time wearing it to a convention. The three-day pop culture convention was held at Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsAddi Kaplan, 12, dresses up as Effie Trinket from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire at Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. She said it took her six or seven hours to make the costume and “it was a lot of fun.” Her costume, which consists of over 200 butterflies, was put on by three people in the parking lot before they went inside. She planned to compete in the teen cosplay contest later that day. The three-day pop culture convention was held at Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsClaudia and Nick of Colorado Springs dress up as a Hogwarts student and a Prisoner of Azkaban from the Harry Potter series during the Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The three-day pop culture convention was held at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsMandalorians Anka, left, and Rho’Kar of Colorado Springs pose for a photo at Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Anka said it took her six months to create her costume, while Rho’Kar took a year and a half. They say they are constantly adding to their outfits. The three-day pop culture convention was held at Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsSisters Carissa McSwain, 20, and Caitlyn McSwain, 18, dress up as The Ancient One and NeoFurby at Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Caitlyn said she used EVA foam and faux fur to build the head, and a 3D printer for the face. The three-day convention was held at Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsTaylor, left, and Ian pose for a photo at Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Taylor took two weeks to create Ian’s costume, Solaire from the video game Dark Soul. She said she painted the sun and used a 3D printer for the helmet, sword and scabbard. The three-day pop culture convention was held at Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsValak and Giggles at the Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The three-day pop culture convention took place at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsToni and Shawn of Colorado Springs, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, take a break at a concession stand during Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Shawn said it was hot while wearing the costumed head and he couldn’t really see anything. The three-day pop culture event was held at Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsHunter Gerbig, 15, poses for a photo at the Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. She said she made the horns that morning and her costume was inspired by her love of Dungeons and Dragons. The three-day pop culture convention was held at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsFriends Anthony (left) and Angelo pose for a photo at the Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. This was the first time the two had been to a Comic Con, and they were able to attend because Angelo had received tickets for his birthday. Anthony was dressed as a character from Demon Slayer and Angelo was dressed as a character from Attack on Titan. The three-day pop culture convention was held at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsCosplayer Drizzy of Breckenridge poses as Pyramid Head of Silent Hill in front of her booth at Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Drizzy makes costumes for others on the side. The three-day pop culture convention was held at Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsNick, from Colorado, dresses up as Master Chief from the video game Halo at the Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He said the costume took four months to make and the hardest part was making the individual pieces and gluing them together. The three-day pop culture convention was held at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsBrandon of Littleton dresses up as Doc Ock at the Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The three-day pop culture convention was held at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsA motorcycle decorated with Pokémon plush toys is parked outside the Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The three-day pop culture convention was held at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsA dinosaur sticks its head out the driver’s window of a pickup truck labeled “Jurassic Park Maintenance” outside the Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The three-day pop culture convention was held at Broadmoor World Arena.
Stephanie Rivera/CPR NewsA dog is petted at the Colorado Springs Comic Con on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The three-day pop culture convention was held at the Broadmoor World Arena.
