Another San Diego Comic Con has come and gone. I wasn’t able to make it this year, but it’s been interesting living vicariously through the wealth of photos on Flickr. The best part is always the costume players (or cosplayers). The subculture being what it is, the women usually get the most attention, but this year seemed to have an unusually good showing from the men. Here are a few of the standouts:

The Joker: This guy’s wardrobe and makeup are great, but it’s the expression that sells it.

The Prometheus Engineer: Not many people (especially the nerds of Comic Con) can pull off this look. I’m thinking this guy was hired, but regardless, he’s pretty awesome.

Galactus: Impressive fabricating skills.

Red Skull: Amazing mask detail and color.

And the winner for most layers of genre, Female Steampunk Joker Duela Dent: