The Most Amazing Cosplay of New York Comic Con 2026, Day 1

Skip to content Theme Parks & Destinations We saw a Matt Murdock and a Daredevil, plus a literal Storm. By Published October 9, 2026, 12:30 pm ET Reading time 1 minute © Adriano Contreras/io9 Given that New York Comic Con hosts a regional qualifier for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships every year, it’s no surprise that cosplayers bring their A-game to the convention. Marvel characters got plenty of love (as always), but we also saw a beautifully detailed Qifrey from Witch Hat Atelier, Firion from Final Fantasy II (in his Dissidia costume, for an extra deep cut), and even a gorgeous take on Krampus. Here’s the best cosplay we saw at New York Comic Con 2026 day one. Matt Murdock and Daredevil © Adriano Contreras/io9 Qifrey from ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ © Adriano Contreras/io9 Qifrey from ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ © Adriano Contreras/io9 Storm from ‘X-Men’ © Adriano Contreras/io9 Cloud Strife from ‘Final Fantasy VII’ and Firion from ‘Final Fantasy II’ (in his ‘Dissidia’ costume) © Adriano Contreras/io9 Cloud Strife from ‘Final Fantasy VII’ and Firion from ‘Final Fantasy II’ (in his ‘Dissidia’ costume) © Adriano Contreras/io9 ‘Star Trek’ © Adriano Contreras/io9 ‘Star Trek’ © Adriano Contreras/io9 Krampus © Adriano Contreras/io9 Krampus © Adriano Contreras/io9 ‘Jurassic Park’ © Adriano Contreras/io9 Loonette from ‘The Big Comfey Couch’ © Adriano Contreras/io9 Loonette from ‘The Big Comfey Couch’ © Adriano Contreras/io9 Goku from ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and the Punisher © Adriano Contreras/io9 Goku from ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and the Punisher © Adriano Contreras/io9 Want more io9 news? Check out the best movies and TV shows to stream this month and all the upcoming sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books that should be on your radar. Explore more on these topics Sign up for our newsletters Subscribe and interact with our community, get up to date with our customised Newsletters and much more. Related Articles