Thousands of comics fans lined up last weekend for Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center, many of them there to show off their elaborate cosplay creations, which often require months of preparation. Behold the heroes and villains and weird characters of Denver Comic Con 2016, as documented by photographer Danielle Lirette.
Were you at Denver Comic Con 2016? Find your favorite cosplayers in the full Costumes of Comic Con slideshow. 

• Anime and Cosplay
• Photos