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Photos: Cosplay At The Black Comic Book Festival 2019 In Harlem
The 7th Annual Black Comic Book Festival at Harlem's Schomburg Center celebrated with a colorful Cosplay extravaganza this weekend.

The 7th Annual Black Comic Book Festival was celebrated this weekend in Harlem's Schomburg Center with a colorful Cosplay presentation. The annual event is a free community extravaganza connecting comic fans, creators, bloggers, nerds, independent publishers, and collectors of all ages. Neighbors showed off their best costumes portraying black comic heroes. Aixa Kendrick and Kanene Ayo Holder from "Black Issues Issues" moderated the evening.
Daniela's Lens was there to capture all the best moments. Take a look below:

4:32 p.m.
Aixa Kendrick and Kanene Ayo Holder are kicking off the event.
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4:38 p.m.
First up are the kids.

4:43 p.m.
Striking a pose!
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4:44 p.m.
She looks scary and cute at the same time.

4:48 p.m.
Here comes the Men in Black protecting us from aliens!

4:51 p.m.
Great colors!

5:57 p.m.
GRRR.

6:03 p.m.
This is my favorite costume tonight.

6:12 p.m.
She is showing her superpowers.

6:14 p.m.
Aquaman girl!

6:17 p.m.
"Game of Thrones" is everywhere.

6:18 p.m.
Go, girl.

6:21 p.m.
It's Blade!

6:22 p.m.
Raise your fist in solidarity.

6:27 p.m.
He is on fire.

6:31 p.m.
The king brought a lion.

6:36 p.m.
Show us your power pose.

6:38 p.m.
Ewww!

6:41 p.m.
Group shot.

6:42 p.m.
Very scary.
Daniela Kirsch is an entertainment photographer and founder of NameFace— an event photo agency based in New York City. Through her creative expertise and unique visual style, Kirsch not only knows more than a thing or two about photographing A-list events, but is forever changing the way we interact with the entertainment industry. In June 2018, Kirsch teamed up with Patch to launch the photo series Daniela's Lens, offering weekly features from local events to red carpet magic.
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