Comic Con Liverpool has returned for its spring 2026 edition(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

Liverpool Comic Con 2026: 30 people who stole the show on day one with incredible cosplay

by · Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Comic Con is back

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Liverpool Comic Con has returned for its May 2026 edition. The biannual comic convention has taken over Liverpool's Exhibition Centre, bringing with it thousands of visitors dressed in incredible cosplay representing their favourite video game, television and film characters. The event remains a popular date in the city's calendar, with thousands of people attending every year.

The ECHO was at the opening day of the weekend-long event as visitors arrived in their amazing outfits. From Buzz Lightyear to Doctor Who, there were plenty of visitors who stole the show.

Today (Saturday, May 2), visitors had the chance to meet some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Stranger Things stars Noah Schnap and Caleb McLaughlin, Star Trek legend William Shatner and The X-Files actress Gillian Anderson.

There is also the chance to get pictures taken with props and set builds, play in modern and retro gaming areas and look through unique gifts at its trader and artist areas.

Take a look at our pictures from the event below.

  1. It's hearts all round for this well dressed guest
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  2. A pair of Jokers
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  3. A very impressive head piece
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  4. Buzz Lightyear and Iron Man
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  5. Two stunning costumes
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  1. A brilliant creative costume
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  2. Riding through the city
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  3. Another Joker spotted
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  4. This costume definitely deserves a selfie
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  5. Some more stunning looks
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  1. To the rescue!
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  2. The day has been awash with creative costumes
    12 of 30(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  3. A fantastic costume and makeup
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  4. Now this is seriously impressive
    14 of 30(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  5. Thousands of visitors came along with some jaw-dropping cosplay seen throughout the day
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  1. And another one!
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  2. Kermit and Miss Piggy make an appearance
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  3. We love this old school Doctor Who costume
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  4. These three really stole the show
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  5. The convention takes place twice a year
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  1. Star Trek fans
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  2. A wooden wave
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  3. What a magnificent pair of wings
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  4. Another impressive outfit
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  5. Smiles by the Liverpool Eye
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  1. Two sailors by the docks
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  2. A well-coordinated group
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  3. We heart this costume
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  4. We can't wait to see what looks tomorrow brings
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  5. Comic Con Liverpool 2026 takes place on May 2 and 3
    30 of 30(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)