Today is not only National Donut Day, it’s Friday, and that means it’s time for Cosplay Friday. Industrious folks never seem to stop coming up with interesting costumes, and I’m continually dazzled by the techniques cosplayers use to bring fictional characters to life. They’re much more patient than me.

We’ve surfed the web far and wide this week to discover specimens of cosplay excellence featuring magicians, monsters, and detectives. You can decide which is which after you browse this week’s costume gallery.

Evil Queen (Once Upon a Time) | Source: http://on.fb.me/1oh3VVB

Go to the comments and tell us about the best costumes you spotted this week.