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Asbury Park Comic Con 2014 quickly grabbing attention as growing New Jersey event with cosplay, celebrities

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Asbury Park Comic Con poster featuring dynamic cartoon superheroes and the slogan, "Be your own hero!"—inviting fans to immerse themselves in cosplay, creativity, and nonstop entertainment at New Jersey’s thrilling comic convention.

The Asbury Park Comic Con has grown in just two short years from taking place in a bowling alley to becoming one of New Jersey’s biggest comics focused conventions. This year’s event took place on April 12th and 13th, 2014.

Asbury Park Comic Con poster featuring dynamic cartoon superheroes and the slogan, "Be your own hero!"—inviting fans to immerse themselves in cosplay, creativity, and nonstop entertainment at New Jersey’s thrilling comic convention.

Their cosplay costume contest was judged by Brian O’Halloran from “Clerks” and Mike & Ming from AMC’s “Comic Book Men”, highlights of which are in the video below.

Video: Asbury Park Comic Con 2014 cosplay costume contest

Two panelists sit at a table with microphones and drinks, leading an energetic cosplay discussion in front of fellow fans at Asbury Park Comic Con, New Jersey’s signature comics and pop culture gathering.

Here’s a quick look at some of the rest of the event:

Elsa and Anna from Frozen greet fans and pose for photos indoors at Asbury Park Comic Con in New Jersey, bringing Disney magic to the cosplay event.

Harley Quinn and Joker light up the Asbury Park Comic Con with their outstanding costumes, posing together in the vibrant convention hall at New Jersey’s popular fan event.

Joker and Harley Quinn bring the excitement of Gotham to Asbury Park Comic Con, with Harley wielding her iconic mallet and donning a signature mask, embodying fan-favorite characters in the heart of New Jersey’s ultimate comic celebration.

The iconic Ecto-1 Ghostbusters car, complete with signature logo and rooftop gear, on display at a lively New Jersey fan event, bringing movie magic to guests and reminiscent of special attractions at themed entertainment venues.

Ghostbusters logo flashing the peace sign alongside celebrity signatures on a white Ecto-1 car hood, spotted at Asbury Park Comic Con as fans wowed the crowd with movie-inspired cosplay in New Jersey.

Adventure Time’s Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, and Marceline light up Asbury Park Comic Con in New Jersey with their colorful cosplay looks and vibrant badges, capturing the spirited fun of a live fan event indoors.

Wonder Woman, dressed in her iconic red, white, and blue cape, greets fans with a smile inside the Asbury Park Comic Con during a lively cosplay event.

A clever convention-goer sporting shades and a quirky hat, briefcase in one hand and fruit in the other, mingles indoors at Asbury Park Comic Con—capturing the lively spirit of cosplay that energizes this popular New Jersey pop culture event.

James is the host of Creepy Kingdom, a podcast all about creepiness of the Disney films and theme parks.

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