PHOTOS: The Costumes of Bent-Con 2014

Fans from far and near decended on the Los Angeles Burbank Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California this weekend for Bent-Con, the premier convention celebrating LGBTQ contributions to pop culture.

During the three-day-event cosplayers could be found throughout the halls, rocking a creative kaleidoscope of costumes — ranging from the hottest heroes and sci-fi favorites, to gender-bending mutants, and one-of-a-kind characters.

On the following pages, take a look at a few of our favorite costumed fans who celebrated the 2014 event in style.

Photos by Jase Peeples and Charlie Gage

Merman courtesy of Sheroes Entertainment

Mermaid courtesy of Sheroes Entertainment