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Cosplay Gallery C2E2 2012

Features
By Andrew Hayward published 16 April 2012

Chicago's costumed crusaders show up in force

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Midwest represent!

Midwest represent!

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) isn't nearly as established as the Comic-Cons and Penny Arcade Expos of the world, but with an estimated 40,000 attendees this weekend (in its third year), the Midwest fest is growing in scale and attention. Games are still just a small part of the overall allure, but that didn't stop cosplayers from portraying video game heroes this weekend, along with other entertainment icons. Here's a look at some of the eye-catching cosplay we spotted on the C2E2 show floor.

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Naked Snake and Eva from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Naked Snake and Eva from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

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Dovahkiin from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Dovahkiin from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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Marvel Comics' Deadpool

Marvel Comics' Deadpool

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Team Rocket and Mudkip from Pokmon

Team Rocket and Mudkip from Pokmon

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Jake, Finn, and Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time

Jake, Finn, and Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time

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Ezio Auditore from Assassin's Creed franchise

Ezio Auditore from Assassin's Creed franchise

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The Joker and Harley Quinn from Batman

The Joker and Harley Quinn from Batman

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Spider-Man, a Ghostbuster, and another Spider-Man

Spider-Man, a Ghostbuster, and another Spider-Man

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Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII

Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII

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Marvel Comics' Captain America

Marvel Comics' Captain America

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Chell from Portal

Chell from Portal

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Beaker from The Muppets

Beaker from The Muppets

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Voltron from Voltron

Voltron from Voltron

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Phoenix and Dark Phoenix from X-Men

Phoenix and Dark Phoenix from X-Men

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Buddy Christ from Dogma

Buddy Christ from Dogma

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Manny Calavera from Grim Fandango, amidst Skrulls, Dovahkiin from Skyrim, Freddy Krueger, Jack Sparrow, and others

Manny Calavera from Grim Fandango, amidst Skrulls, Dovahkiin from Skyrim, Freddy Krueger, Jack Sparrow, and others

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Gambit from X-Men

Gambit from X-Men

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Scorpion from Mortal Kombat

Scorpion from Mortal Kombat

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Marvel Comics' Daredevil

Marvel Comics' Daredevil

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Beers player from Baseketball

Beers player from Baseketball

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Sim from The Sims

Sim from The Sims

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Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time

Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time

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Tusken Raider from Star Wars

Tusken Raider from Star Wars

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