'The Walking Dead': The best cosplays of your favorite characters
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Walking Dead fans are no joke when it comes to cosplay.
The legion of admirers who follow the zombie drama could give a master class on how to dress up like the characters. At various comic conventions, gatherings, and parties, they sport Rick’s sheriff’s hat, rock Negan’s black leather jacket with red bandanna (and, of course, carry a version of Lucille), and wield a faux katana to be like Michonne.
Sometimes the cosplay costumes are so good, it’s creepy. There are a lot of look-alikes out there who may have been separated at birth from Andrew Lincoln or Michael Cudlitz. And, of course, who doesn’t love kids and babies dressed up like adults?
Here’s a look at some of the best Walking Dead cosplayers out there.
Cat Daryl Dixon
Just put this kitty on a motorcycle, and it could totally sub in for Norman Reedus.
In honor of #InternationalCatDay here’s an adorable cat as Daryl from #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/Xkwcu9TSrZ
— The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) August 8, 2017
Mini Negan with Steven Yeun
Steven Yeun’s character, Glenn, may have been brutally killed by Negan, but how could he get mad at this incredibly cute kid version?
A post shared by thewalkingdead_gram (@thewalkingdead_gram) on Aug 25, 2017 at 9:26pm PDT
Rick
Admit it, Andrew Lincoln — was that you mingling on the convention floor with fans?
Abraham
Michael Cudlitz does not have a twin (we checked), but this cosplayer is basically his doppelgänger.
A post shared by German Abraham/Chris Twellmann (@christwellmann) on Oct 19, 2016 at 9:33pm PDT
Lucille scene
This group of cosplayers gets extreme in a re-creation of the scene in which Negan eeny-meeny-miny-moes Rick and the gang.
A post shared by Theo Tiedemann (@aydiostheo) on Nov 2, 2016 at 12:35pm PDT
Michonne
The caption on this cosplay portrait says it all: “You just got Mich-OWNED.”
A post shared by Run And Tell That Homeboy! (@_fi.er.ce_) on Aug 13, 2017 at 3:09pm PDT
Beth at the prison
This fan got to tour some of the show’s sets and took this contemplative pic as Beth in the prison.
A post shared by Banair (@banair_cosplay) on Aug 31, 2017 at 9:15am PDT
Dwight
How did this guy get third place in a costume contest? Give Dwight a gold medal.
A post shared by Alfie Boynton (@alftheelf_) on Aug 30, 2017 at 9:14am PDT
Jesus
The scarf over the lower part of the face is a nice touch to play Jesus.
A post shared by Dastan (@delanyandrej) on Aug 6, 2017 at 2:19pm PDT
Carol and Daryl
These two stone-cold killers look ready to pounce on a lot of walkers as Carol and Daryl.
A post shared by Yuri Matheus (@yuri_vegeta) on Aug 29, 2017 at 6:24am PDT
Carl
This kid rocks an eyepatch with style as Carl Grimes.
A post shared by • Jesse • (@taylorsasha) on Aug 21, 2017 at 6:30pm PDT
Rosita
Not only does this cosplayer get her Rosita outfit right (shorts, crop top), but she also wears the perfect Rosita expression on her face (highly annoyed with zombies).
A post shared by Caroline Plowman (@cosplaycaz) on Aug 20, 2017 at 1:47am PDT
Family
Dad as Rick, daughter as Rosita, son as Negan — cosplay runs in the family!
A post shared by Roberto Garcia (@pako_ceballos) on Aug 31, 2017 at 10:29pm PDT
Walkers
This trio of walkers looks so realistic, it’s scary. Run!
A post shared by Miriam Dokter (@miss__mairim) on Aug 4, 2017 at 7:39am PDT
Glenn and Maggie
The cutest cosplay couple have each other’s backs as Glenn and Maggie. “I will find you!”
A post shared by Bryan Lee 이상 (@hitokirivader) on Jul 13, 2017 at 12:32pm PDT
The Walking Dead Season 8 premieres Oct. 22 at 9 p.m. on AMC.
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