There is an artform to cosplay and those who are invested are in it to win it. This is no different at Geeks Out's second annual comic book convention specifically catering to the lgbtq community, Flame Con. Gay geeks from all over the country went to the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn to game, to vend, to talk shop with unique an diverse writers, to shop, shop, shop, and to express their inner geek, freak, and fun seeker! Whether it was the Avengers, the X-Men, a Disney villain, a character unique to the cosplayer, or the very spirit of Flame Con, cosplayers embodied nearly every concept a gay geek can think of. Here are some of the best cosplay costumes from Flame Con 2!

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These cosplayers look like they are ready to take on the world. Look at the eyes on Big Blue! And Magneto is itching to bend the metal in your blood.

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Don't stare into Malificient's staff...she'll put a hex on you!

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Bosom buddies Captain America and Winter Soldier. No wonder these two are being shipped!

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Batwoman is iconic for being one of the first openly lesbian characters in DC comics. And she's part of the Bat clan dynasty!

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These two make you flash back nostalgically to the animated series. Rogue and Storm are powerhouses!

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These two original characters look very Rocky Horror Picture Show!

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I call this guy the spirit of Flame Con! As the host of the Friday Flame Con 2 kick-off party, he put on an amazing burlesque and Cirque Du Soleil-like performance. A talent in the making, this one.

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These lovely ladies are performers in a show called "Planet Wongo", an immersive sci-fi comedy show about two astronauts who land on a planet of warrior women who have never seen men. The show starts on September 28th at the Parkside Lounge. Perfect for any trekkie or sci-fi fan! More info and tickets can be found here.

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This costume is absolutely gorgeous!

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This disco fiend is pretty to partay!

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Elegant and beautiful!

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Poison Ivy, with looks to kill.

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Usagi, thinking of the Silver Millennium.

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This Carnage was scary good.

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Superb Nightcrawler. Love the tail!

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Nightwing and Flash, killing it!

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DC Universe, anyone?

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These two take you back to ancient times.

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Supergirl, looking hot!

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An original performer. Her Ms. Pac-Man performance was great at the kick-off party was great! She makes people laugh and she makes people dance.

Whether you are cosplayer, a cosplayer admirer, or just a person who likes to put on a costume, Flame Con is the place to be. The costumes are great and everyone is letting loose. Geeks Out has created a great little haven for LGBTQ geeks to be who they are and meet like-minded people. Though Flame Con 2 has officially ended, Flame Con 3: Inferno (just an idea!) promises to be spectacular!

*All photos were taken by Pierre Osias.