24 jaw-droppingly epic costumes from London Comic Con 2016

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LONDON -- To say people don't hold back with their choice of costumes at London Comic Con would be a wild understatement.

Mashable went along for the first day of MCM London Comic Con to document some of the truly spectacular outfits on display.

From genuinely terrifying aliens to smiley, retro Gameboys, we've rounded up some of the best below.

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BONUS: DIY 'Star Wars' Halloween costumes

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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