Cosplay Gallery C2E2 2012
Chicago's costumed crusaders show up in force

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.

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

Dovahkiin from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Marvel Comics' Deadpool

Team Rocket and Mudkip from Pokmon

Jake, Finn, and Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time

Ezio Auditore from Assassin's Creed franchise

The Joker and Harley Quinn from Batman

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

Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII

Marvel Comics' Captain America

Chell from Portal

Beaker from The Muppets

Voltron from Voltron

Phoenix and Dark Phoenix from X-Men

Buddy Christ from Dogma

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

Gambit from X-Men

Scorpion from Mortal Kombat

Marvel Comics' Daredevil

Beers player from Baseketball

Sim from The Sims

Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time

Tusken Raider from Star Wars

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