New York Comic Con 2017! The Most Amazing Space Cosplay Photos

Darth Vader Invades NYC

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The Force is strong at at New York Comic Con 2017 in New York City. Check out the most amazing space cosplayers who brought science fiction to the Big Apple! Here, a cosplayer shows up dressed as Darth Vader.

The Skywalker Twins

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During New York Comic Con 2017, the Skywalker Twins visit the event.

Decorative Bags

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A cosplayer displays her Ewok bag at the 2017 Comic Con in New York.

A Unique Character

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Playing a twist on the storm trooper, a comic con fan stays patriotic on Day 1 of the 2017 New York City Comic Con.

Ready for Battle

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A cosplayer, Tia Yao, poses as a Jedi at the 2017 New York Comic Con.

Fists Up

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On Day 1 of the 2017 New York Comic Con, a cosplayer stands ready for a fight.

A Dramatic Moment

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In the Javits Center, Jedi Luke and another cosplayer pose during the 2017 New York Comic Con.

Great Costumes

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A dedicated fan attends the 2017 New York Comic Con as slave Leia.

A Big Presence

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Kylo Ren arrives at New York Comic Con 2017.

A Cutie

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One cosplayer came dressed as Groot to the largest pop culture event on the East Coast — the four-day, 2017 New York Comic Con.

And Darth Maul

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Another fan at the NYCC 2017 came as Star Wars' Darth Maul on Oct. 8, 2017.

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Christine Lunsford joined the Space.com team in 2010 as a freelance producer and later became a contributing writer, covering astrophotography images, astronomy photos and amazing space galleries and more. During her more than 10 years with Space.com, oversaw the site's monthly skywatching updates and produced overnight features and stories on the latest space discoveries. She enjoys learning about subjects of all kinds.