41 pix of the sci-fi stars and cosplay costumes at York Unleashed Comic Con 2018

Creatures from ever corner of the galaxy materialised at York Racecourse today.

There were Daleks, Chewbacca, Groot and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man among countless others at York Unleashed Comic Con.

Thousands of people were at the spectacular sci-fi and fantasy fest, admiring the amazing cosplayers and meeting the stars.

These included eighth Doctor Paul McGann, York’s own David Bradley, who played the first Doctor as well as starring in Harry Potter, Hattie Hayridge from Red Dwarf and Daniel Logan, who played Boba Fett in Star Wars.

You were out in force capturing the most colourful moments of Unleashed 18 – here are some of your images.

LOVING this! @guardiansofthegalaxy #Cosplay #cosplayer #gamer #YorkUnleashed #Starlord #Groot

A post shared by GAME_York (@game_york) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:24am PDT

I can believe we got to meet David Bradley! He was such an nice down to earth guy! ❤️ #yorkcomiccon #yorkunleashed #harrypotter

A post shared by Meg Badrick? (@aliciab123) on Aug 12, 2018 at 8:03am PDT

"Aw, Red! I live for these moments with you" ? #throwback to #doncasterunleashed and the first time I wore my BTAS Harley! I'll be on day release from Arkham on Sunday making an appearance at #yorkunleashed let's hope batsy doesn't crash the party! ? Beautiful ivy is @lilysfxydeadpool ?? – – – – #harleyquinn #classicharleyquinn #batmantheanimatedseries #btasharleyquinn #harleyquinncosplay #classicharleyquinncosplay #poisonivy #poisonivycosplay #harleyquinnandpoisonivy #poisonivyandharleyquinn #harleyandivy #dccomics #dccosplay #cosplaygirls #cosplay #cosplayer #unleashedevents

A post shared by Infamous Tyler Ann Cosplay ? (@infamous_tyler_ann) on Aug 10, 2018 at 6:52am PDT

So today is a Wednesday Addams day at York Unleashed ☠️ such an easy cosplay and always a bit of fun to play a crazy character ? . . . . #wednesdayaddams #wednesdayaddamscosplay #wednesdayaddamscostume #addamsfamily #crazy #poison #axe #psycho #blackandwhite #creepy #yorkunleashed #comiccon #cosplay #cosplaygirl

A post shared by Emma J ???? (@emhjacobsen) on Aug 12, 2018 at 3:45am PDT

This is me being consensually touched by Paul McGann…despite my face I was thinking I'm touching the 8th doctor who I have had a crush on since Withnail and I . And a couple of what the fucks thrown in. I'm a contented unicorn. I also got to share a lift with the 6th Dr. #york #yorkshire #uk #paulmcgann #madcrush #the8thdoctor #the6thdoctor #yorkunleashed #happyunicorn #fanconvention #fangirlling

A post shared by Jayne Nicoll (@jaynetheunicorn) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:45am PDT

#drwho #mattsmith #tardis #fez #yorkunleashed #yorkcomiccon @the_crow9068

A post shared by Andy Castle (@acastle9068) on Aug 12, 2018 at 8:12am PDT

@teahankatie has join the Rebel Alliance and completed her Jedi training. #yorkunleashed

A post shared by Craig Vinnie Whitehead (@vinniewhitehead) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:27am PDT

One of my most favourite photos from the day!! I loved the bearded princess, she let me touch her beard too ?? xxx #yorkunleashed2018 #yorkunleashed

A post shared by Lainie Thornhill-Burke (@lainiemeaige) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:24am PDT

Got to meet David Bradley, the first Doctor from the Christmas special 'Twice Upon A Time'. #doctorwho #harrypotter #thefirstdoctor

A post shared by James Porter (@jimporter80) on Aug 12, 2018 at 3:50am PDT

Elsie joins the resistance with Sarah O’Connor and takes on the terminators at #yorkunleashed

A post shared by Craig Vinnie Whitehead (@vinniewhitehead) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:22am PDT

The husband getting arrested by Judge Dredd!! He was nice to me ??. #yorkunleashed2018 #yorkunleashed

A post shared by Lainie Thornhill-Burke (@lainiemeaige) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:21am PDT

Just chilling with Mr Staypuft #york #yorkshire #uk #yorkunleashed2018 #convention #ghostbusters #mrstaypuft #myunicornself

A post shared by Jayne Nicoll (@jaynetheunicorn) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:58am PDT

Part two of #yorkunleashed #cosplay #jackfrostcosplay #fun

A post shared by Drew Fox (@drew_fox_will_bite) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:21am PDT

Ghostbusters!!! Xxx #yorkunleashed2018 #yorkunleashed

A post shared by Lainie Thornhill-Burke (@lainiemeaige) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:19am PDT

York Unleashed was brilliant as usual. Kids loved it. Thanks to everyone who let the kids have a photo. #yorkunleashed #unleashedevents #thegeekasylum #cosplay

A post shared by Kayleigh McCall (@alwayskayz) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:16am PDT

? mother nature always wins ?

A post shared by Amber Jade (@sweetambae) on Aug 12, 2018 at 7:00am PDT

#hawkeye #blackpanther #marvel #yorkunleashed

A post shared by Sarah (@simps0201) on Aug 12, 2018 at 6:51am PDT

#holly #hattiehayridge #reddwarf #yorkcomicon #yorkunleashed

A post shared by Andy Castle (@acastle9068) on Aug 12, 2018 at 6:17am PDT

#yorkunleashed #daniellogan #bobafett #starwars

A post shared by Sean Clarke (@sean.clarke.376) on Aug 12, 2018 at 5:41am PDT

At York Unleashed today #umbrellacorporation #cosplay #residentevil #cosplayer #survivalhorror #capcom #zombies #umbrellacorps #zombieapocalypse #horror #RPD #comiccon #zombie #undead #umbrellachronicles #residentevilcosplay #biohazard #biohazardcosplay #residentevilmovies #yorkunleashed

A post shared by Spud Wexler (@spudwexler) on Aug 12, 2018 at 4:39am PDT

Had a great time at #yorkunleashed #yorkunleashed18 #york #comiccon #trex #jurassicpark #greatestshowman #tattooedman #wonderwoman #deadpool #ghostbusters #starlord #transformers #optimusprime #batman #thor #hulk #ironman @captain_jack_lookalike_uk thanks to everyone who stopped for pics @harvey.clifford #captainconstentenous

A post shared by robert legg (@l666ggy) on Aug 12, 2018 at 4:36am PDT

Some of the things to see at #yorkunleashed #knightrider #jurrasicpark #starwars

A post shared by James Porter (@jimporter80) on Aug 12, 2018 at 3:53am PDT

Quick bug hunt before York unleashed. Guzma can't find his Wimpod! ? #teamskull #teamskullcosplay #guzmacosplay #guzma #plumeriacosplay #plumeria #yorkunleashed #yorkcomiccon #york2018 #cosplay #pokemon #pokemoncosplay #sunandmoon #pokemonsunandmoon

A post shared by Steph & Theo (@sheepydragon) on Aug 12, 2018 at 3:37am PDT

Optimal feels #yorkunleashed cc @predaconvoy

A post shared by ??❤️Roo❤️?? (@softroundheart) on Aug 12, 2018 at 3:27am PDT

Trapped by the Wampa…. #comicon #yorkcomicon #yorkunleashed #wampa #hoth #starwars

A post shared by Michael Hodgkiss (@scan_mh) on Aug 12, 2018 at 2:21am PDT

#cosplay on our way to #yorkunleashed

A post shared by Erik Jensen (@troutymctroutface) on Aug 12, 2018 at 2:05am PDT

Why I love York Unleashed. No one cares what sex/age/religion /size you are. Everyone comes together and has a damn good time XX #york #yorkshire #uk #yorkunleashed2018 #yorkunleashed #cosplay #marveluniverse #doctorwho #cosplay #costume

A post shared by Jayne Nicoll (@jaynetheunicorn) on Aug 12, 2018 at 8:40am PDT

York comic con was so good! I met and saw some awesome people/ cosplayers!! #yorkcomiccon #yorkunleashed #yorkunleashed2018 #yorkcomiccon2018 #howlsmovingcastle #sophiehatter #sophiehattercosplay #howlsmovingcastlecosplay #cosplay #comiccon #studioghibli #studioghiblicosplay

A post shared by Pheebs (@dilhowellter) on Aug 12, 2018 at 9:50am PDT

So happy that I met this man. Such an inspiration. #PaulMcGann @bbcdoctorwho

A post shared by ČÄŁĘB ? (@calebgaughan12) on Aug 12, 2018 at 5:05am PDT

????‍??#comiccon #merrypoppins #mrincredible #socute #toocute ??

A post shared by ania? (@aniagreaves) on Aug 12, 2018 at 3:52am PDT

Things you’ll never be able to unsee… #Deadpool #YorkUnleashed pic.twitter.com/EBqNrVW5vI

— GAME York, Church St (@GAMEYork) August 12, 2018

Jon Snow & the cutest direwolf are here again this year. I got to pet the direwolf. ? #YorkUnleashed #ComicCon pic.twitter.com/q4Yld9EzrO

— Mae (@AtFruitBat) August 12, 2018

With the lovely @hanwaddingham aka Septa Unella from @GameOfThrones at #yorkunleashed pic.twitter.com/p25S2OY7Tv

— DragonsandDirewolves (@Direwolf_Dragon) August 12, 2018

There's quite a contingent of daleks at this year's #YorkUnleashed #ComicCon. As usual, I gave some money to the one collecting for charity, because it's good to do-nate, do-nate, doooooo-naaaaaate! pic.twitter.com/HclkSb6191

— Mae (@AtFruitBat) August 12, 2018

Hands down my favourite cosplay at #YorkUnleashed #pokemon #umbreon ? pic.twitter.com/y7I22oKlSv

— sanzochan | punster (@sanzochan) August 12, 2018

He bites!!! #JurassicWorld #YorkComicCon #YorkUnleashed pic.twitter.com/bDGOjQZLyU

— GAME York, Church St (@GAMEYork) August 12, 2018

I saw a Liv Moore alfkajfksjdjdng #YorkUnleashed pic.twitter.com/nrd2BLwShw

— sanzochan | punster (@sanzochan) August 12, 2018

Also, I really have to post this because what a cosplay, eh?! Apparently it took him 9 months to make that, working on it an hour or two after work, late at night. Talk about "more than meets the eye"! #YorkUnleashed #ComicCon #Transformers #cosplay pic.twitter.com/9lior5nW3c

— Mae (@AtFruitBat) August 12, 2018

At comic con….my first experience of this!! Not sure what to make of it yet…. pic.twitter.com/UmROrq89qi

— Yvonne Marie Cansfield (@CansfieldMarie) August 12, 2018