Oz Comic Con 2024: Cosplayers and anime lovers dazzle in jaw-dropping costumes at convention attended by series of high-profile guests

Cosplayers, anime lovers, creative minds and nerds are enjoying the wild and wacky few days at Oz Comic Con in Melbourne this long weekend.

One of the biggest comic conventions in Australia, Oz Comic Con annually draws in large crowds.

Sci-fi and fantasy lovers are able to meet and hear those who work within the industry, from actors, voice actors, professional cosplayers, artists, writers and many more.

Cosplayers, anime lovers, creative minds and nerds are enjoying the wild and wacky few days at Oz Comic Con in Melbourne

One of the biggest comic conventions will be held over the long weekend

This attendee was covered in a cape of bright flowers with a matching flower crown

John Barrowman played Captain Jack Harkness in both the main Doctor Who series and the spin off show Torchwood

In Melbourne, Doctor Who star John Barrowman and Star Wars Rebels star Tiya Sircar are giving incredible insight into their shows to fans attending. 

Fans of the long running sci-fi show will recognise the charming smile of Captain Jack Harkness, a character Mr Barrowman played in both the main Doctor Who series and the spin off show Torchwood.

Other guest appearances in Melbourne include the Danganronpa's psychotic bear Monokuma's voice actor Brian Beacock, Crunchyroll powerhouse Christina Kelly, Once Upon A Time's Emilie de Ravin, Supernatural's Jim Beaver, Night of The Living Dead's Patricia Tallman and many more.

The popular convention annually brings in large crowds

This attendee decided to dress as a member of Team Rocket from the original Pokémon video games

An immaculately-dressed group posed for a photo at the well-attended convetion on Saturday

Impressive wigs, bright costumes and detailed face paint were seen throughout the convention 

Beyond the guest speakers, fans put on their best cosplay of characters from multiple franchises for fun, or compete in the Championship of Cosplay.

The top cosplayers from each of the six states will battle it out to be crowned Grand Champion.

Some of the best cosplay spotted at Melbourne's convention come from a wide range of characters.

Fans put on their best cosplay for fun, or compete in the Championship of Cosplay

This incredibly detailed Star Wars's Ahsoka Tano was there to keep fans in check

Some of the best cosplay spotted at Melbourne's convention come from a wide range of characters

Anyone who has been on TikTok, YouTube or has Amazon Prime will recognise the multiple Princesses of Hell Charlie Morningstar and Hell's Best Dad Lucifer from the hit cartoon Hazbin Hotel. 

Old school sci-fi fans won't be disappointed as some people cosplayed from cult classics such as Predators, with a few spotted around the convention the hunt.

An incredibly detailed Star Wars's Ahsoka Tano was there to keep them in check.

Fans hoping to snag a signature or a selfie from their idols weren't left disappointed.

While the comic convention has already passed in Adelaide and Perth, those in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane still have a chance later this year.

Fans hoping to snag a signature or a selfie from their idols weren't left disappointed

Sci-fi and fantasy lovers are able to meet and hear those who work within the industry

Actors, voice actors, professional cosplayers, artists, writers and many more attend the convention