I asked 13 of them about their secret identities …

I love that cosplayers come from all walks of life. So, as I do every year, I asked 13 people at New York Comic Con what they do when they’re not dressed as their favorite characters.
Here’s what they said…
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Andrew: Works in security

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Olivia (left): Student. Marlena (right): Make-up artist

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Jennifer: Assistant editor at television network

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Heather (at Grand Central Station as fans hustled to NYCC): Fiddler

She was playing the theme from X-Men.
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Steven: A law student working in technology education

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Rachel: Grad student working on a Ph.D. in neuroscience

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Brennen: Works for a cable company

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Daniel: Student

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Arturo: Environmental program officer at a foundation

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Larry: “Living life”

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Peter: Works for a shipping company

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Harry: Surgical scheduler

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MORE
— The Secret Lives of Cosplayers: 2017 Edition. Click here.
— The Secret Lives of Cosplayers: 2016 Edition. Click here.