Comic Con has arrived in Boston, and the three-day convention will be going down at the Seaport World Trade Center from today, August 8, to Sunday, August 10. Are you ready for the comic invasion? We hope so. Tickets are still on sale if you haven’t gotten in on the action, and if you are just getting in on the action, we’re here to help.

Comic Con attendees are known for the on-point costumes they create mimicked after favorite characters. And if you have plans to check out this weekend’s convention, you’ll likely want to join in and play the part. So: who are the big players who are showing up to Comic Con, and how can you dress the part? Luckily, we searched the web for some handy-dandy YouTube tutorials to help you play the part of the biggest Boston Comic Con stars of 2014.

James Marsters: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

First up is James Marsters, also known as Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. If you want to channel the bad boy vampire that stole everyone’s hearts, here’s a makeup tutorial.

Not looking to channel Spike? Here’s the best Buffy Summers makeup and hair tutorial from the web. Now fight those vamps!

James Momoa: Game of Thrones

Want to imitate the Dothraki warlord from Game of Thrones? This girl’s got you covered.

Sean Astin: Lord of the Rings

Love the former Goonies and Lord of the Rings star? Sean Astin will be at Boston Comic Con 2014 and we think you should channel your inner hobbit. Here’s part one of a two-part, intensive tutorial for those who are serious; now go get your autograph.

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