How to Dress Like an X-Men

Photography by Andrew Villagomez.

A huge part of the annual New York Comic Con convention is cosplay (costume play), with thousands decked out as superheroes, villains, video game characters, and more. And just in time for any of you who still don't know what to be this Halloween (or an idea for future costume parties or events), a gathering of Marvel's X-Men cosplayers from this year's NYCC; along with who they are dressed up as.

First up, the X-Men's man of steel, Russian mutant Colossus. He has the ability to turn his tall, dark, and handsome physique into organic steel at will. Fun fact: His Ultimate X-Men alternative version is gay