23 awesome photos from Montreal Comiccon 2016

Montrealers attended by the thousands at the annual Comiccon this weekend.

The 8th edition of Montreal Comiccon took place at Palais des congrès, and received a record attendance of 56,000 attendees, brought together by their shared passion for pop culture.

As per the norm, thousands of cosplayers dressed up for the event, impersonating a galaxy of characters like Wolverine; Cinderella’s evil step sisters; a universe of Star Wars icons; Deadpool; and Harley Quinn, just to name a few.

Notable cosplay girl Jessica Nigri was on hand as well.

23 photos from Montreal Comiccon 2016

ROGUE!! #xmen #rogue #roguecosplay #montrealcomiccon #cosplay #montrealcomiccon2016 #dirtypottymouths #woop! #allthefilters

A photo posted by ⚡️Jessica's Official Account⚡️ (@jessicanigri) on Jul 9, 2016 at 1:53pm PDT

Day 2 of #montrealcomiccon is a success! With my lovely Catwoman and Harley Quinn <3 Ah can't wait to see the photos ❤ #ladyjoker #catwoman #harleyquinncosplay #harleyquinn #burlesque #mtlcc #comiccon

A photo posted by kitKath cosplay 😸 (@kitkathberry) on Jul 9, 2016 at 5:53pm PDT

Today was awesome! I absolutely adore Montreal and the people who are here! Thank you so much for having me and i will see you tomorrow!! 🇨🇦❤️☺️ #poutinenowpls #ewokcosplay #iforgotmywig #jessicanigricosplay #jessicanigri #poopies #diddles #fingerbangingmypuddinpop #what #idk #montrealcomiccon #comiccon #canada #fuckyeahcanada #lolokayimdonenow

A photo posted by ⚡️Jessica's Official Account⚡️ (@jessicanigri) on Jul 8, 2016 at 4:38pm PDT

Thanks to Cosplayers in Action for your awesome gifts that fit out characters! #montrealcomiccon2016 #mtlcomiccon2016 #mtlcomiccon #montreal #mtl #cosplay #costume #convention #cosplayer #cosplayers #comiccon #geek #otaku #link #lana #malon #gift #zelda #zeldacosplay #loz #legendofzelda #draw #sketch

A photo posted by Pierre-Alexandre Gagné (@pierrealexandregagne) on Jul 11, 2016 at 9:18am PDT

When a bunch of Deadpool invaded the @montrealxmen booth at @mtlcomiccon !!! #montrealcomiccon #montrealcomiccon2016 #comicon2016 #cosplay #deadpool #deadpoolcosplay #deadpoolfamily #xmen #montrealxmen

A photo posted by Alex Leduc (@alex_leeduhk) on Jul 11, 2016 at 9:04am PDT

As I advance towards the Light I have Bounty Hunters to the left of me, Stormtroopers to the right and the Darkside follows close behind… #montrealcomiccon2016

A photo posted by Anthony Joseph (@apjoeapjoe) on Jul 11, 2016 at 6:09am PDT

Let's get epic together #cosplay #domino #archer #marvel #fantasy #mtlcc #montrealcomiccon2016 #armor #helmet #horns #guns #bow #arrow #grey #black #white #yellow #quebec #cosplayers

A photo posted by Snapchat : nahulkypika (@nijinska_nh97) on Jul 11, 2016 at 6:08am PDT

#montrealcomiccon2016

A photo posted by Anthony Joseph (@apjoeapjoe) on Jul 11, 2016 at 6:58am PDT

#montrealcomiccon2016 #batman #hawkgirl

A photo posted by Anthony Joseph (@apjoeapjoe) on Jul 11, 2016 at 7:27am PDT

#mtlcomiccon2016 #mtlcomiccon #montrealcomiccon2016 #montrealcomiccon #comiccon2016 #blizzard #blizzardentertainment #diablo3 #witchdoctor #worbla #evafoam #craftfoam #armor #cosplay Cosplay by me Photo from Geeks are sexy

A photo posted by ~Christina~ (@cperge) on Jul 11, 2016 at 8:24am PDT

😁💋 #cosplay of the year ~ may be the last one. #glados #gladoscosplay #companioncube #pink #cute #heart #robot #portal #portal2 #montrealcomiccon #mtlcomiccon #mtlcomiccon2016 #montrealcomiccon2016 #comiccon #montreal

A photo posted by Fabienne K (@stargal96) on Jul 11, 2016 at 8:43am PDT

This is the kind of greeting you get at the BioWare booth. #MontrealComicCon

A photo posted by BioWare Official Instagram (@biowarebase) on Jul 10, 2016 at 11:04am PDT

Riddle me this, riddle me that… 💚💜

A photo posted by Jade 👧🏼💗 (@jbradscosplay) on Jul 11, 2016 at 9:00am PDT

📷 Stephane Vaillancourt #cosplay #cosplayer #blackworbla #worbla #demon #bodypaint #armor #eugenellecosplay #dress #pink #horns #prosthetics #sakura #succube #fantasy #mcc #montrealcomiccon @mtlcomiccon #ardawigs @ardawigs #lenyan #geek #geekgirl #cosplaygirl #cute #diabolic #flowers

A photo posted by 🌸 Eugenelle Cosplay & Art 🌸 (@eugenelle) on Jul 11, 2016 at 7:45am PDT

Hood down Talon 🔪 have an exciting announcement coming today, stay tuned!

A photo posted by Orobas Cosplay (@orobascosplay) on Jul 11, 2016 at 6:04am PDT

💀 JOE 💀 I made some major alterations that I will be going over on my Facebook page – it was hot and yucky in MTL, but I was still more comfortable than Fan Expo! ・・・ #Repost @n0vartem with @repostapp ・・・ #montrealcomiccon #mtlcomiccon #mtlcomiccon2016 #cosplay #immortanjoecosplay #immortanjoe #immortanjane #madmax #furyroad #costumedesign

A photo posted by @peekaboocosplay on Jul 11, 2016 at 5:50am PDT

#montrealcomiccon #montrealcomiccon #montrealcomicon2016 #montrealccomicon2016 #comiconmtl #comiconmtl2016 #mtl #montreal #comicon2016 #comicondemontréal #comicage

A photo posted by Seb (@seb87gagne) on Jul 9, 2016 at 6:40pm PDT

Awsome. Tag the name if you know her please #cosplayer#cosplay#comiccon#mtlcomiccon#mtlcc#montrealcomiccon#montreal#awsome

A photo posted by Eric Deschenes (@the_real_mtl514) on Jul 11, 2016 at 4:26am PDT

Hahahaha 😳

A photo posted by Alexandra (@alexamb) on Jul 10, 2016 at 11:30pm PDT

#mtlcomiccon#montrealcomiccon

A photo posted by Martin Lespérance (@ironkid39) on Jul 10, 2016 at 8:55pm PDT

#montrealcomiccon #montrealcomiccon2016 #cosplay #dc #harleyquinn

A photo posted by Francois Boulais (@drwranck) on Jul 10, 2016 at 8:39pm PDT

Beware of the Zombie LEGO!! #cosplay #montrealcomiccon #goodthingIwastheretohelphimtakehisheadoff #Lego

A photo posted by Charlotte MCA (@charlotte.carmichael) on Jul 10, 2016 at 8:08pm PDT

2016 cosplay as Skull Kid from Majora's mask. Also had the company of some nice Sucker punch ladies. Comiccon is always such a great place to make friends. #comiccon #skullkid #suckerpunch #cosplay #sword #beautifulwomen #beautifulcosplay #majorasmask #blondehair #fun #convention #2016 #costume #friends #cool #videogames #manga #montrealcomiccon #mtlcomiccon

A photo posted by Tony (@tonyru77z) on Jul 10, 2016 at 6:31pm PDT

The weekend was filled with great moments, including Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre launched the festivities Friday afternoon with a jovial ribbon-cutting ceremony. His presence did not go unnoticed, as a multitude of fans approached him to shake hands and take photographs.

On Saturday, Mr. Coderre hosted an official gold book signing ceremony at Montreal’s City Hall, in which he personally welcomed celebrity Comiccon guests William Shatner, Manu Bennett (Spartacus), Brent Spiner just to name a few.