Blerds, nerds, cosplayers and comic book enthusiasts gathered at the Schomburg Center located in Harlem, N.Y. for the 6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival presented by Lexus.
The event showcased legendary comic book creatives, and provided a platform for vendors and fans alike. With Wakanda fever fast approaching, get some cosplay inspo for your Black Panther movie night with some of the best cosplay looks from the fest below.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Florence Kasumba who plays Ayo in the highly anticipated film ‘Black Panther’ is all smiles as she greets excited fans.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
2. Black Comic Book Festival NYC 2018
Florence Kasumba making a young fan’s day.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Florence Kasumba talking all things ‘Black Panther’ with fans during her meet and greet.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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L-R: Professor Jonathan Gayles, Professor Kinitra Brooks, Florence Kasumba, Schomburg Director Kein Young pose for a photo.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Florence Kasumba poses with King T’Challa himself, the Black Panter.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Florence Kasumba takes time from signing autographs for a photo.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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It was a packed house at the 6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Our Deputy Editor, Jada Gomez holding up an official print of ‘La Borinqueña’ signed by Writer & Creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
9. Black Comic Book Festival NYC 2018
Joker’s dreads were on fleek.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
10. Black Comic Book Festival NYC 2018
The mistress of the elements, Storm was in the building. She made sure the weather was on point as well.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
11. Black Comic Book Festival NYC 2018
He may look scary but this monster was actually quite nice.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Agent J of the ‘Men In Black’ making sure no extraterrestrials tried anything at the Black Comic Book Festival.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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A young King T’Challa aka The Black Panther and a young member of The Dora Milaje let the crowd know Wakanda forever.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Superman strikes a pose during the Cosplay presentation at the 6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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The Spirit of Vengeance aka The Ghost Rider found spotted an evildoer in the crowd during the cosplay presentation.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Two Wonder Women and Michonne— definitely a trio of powerful women.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Don’t let her size fool you—this little Wonder Woman is still powerful.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Assassins unite during the cosplay presentation at the Black Comic Book Festival.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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This cosplayer as Sam Wilson aka Falcon made sure to let everyone know that The Black Panther isn’t the only Black superhero in town.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Oh, it’s just you’re favorite neighborhood Spider-Man and Nicky Fury chilling.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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A young Moon Girl and a cute Fox explaining their costumes to the crowd.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Princess Allura explaining why we could use Voltron right about now.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Captain America talking to all the young boys and girls during the cosplay presentation.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Blade showing off his impressive swordsmanship during the cosplay presentation at the 6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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This cosplayer put on full display his love for Anansi from Static Shock.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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The cosplayers came together for one final group shot.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Blade links up with two female Assassins from the popular video game ‘Assassin’s Creed.’
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com
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Nothing happens in Harlem without the Shogun of Harlem himself Sho’Nuff knowing. He made sure everyone knew he was still the master.
6th Annual Black Comic Book Festival [PHOTOS] was originally published on cassiuslife.com