Halloween 2009 in photos (Updated 11/5)

They came from the Bat Cave and NCIS, video games and classic stories. Check out this year's crop of Halloween characters!

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Cleopatra
and
her
pumpkin

A bacon, egg and cheese sandwich
Vivien writes: "When my friends and I stayed together the costumes looked great; however, when we separated, no one could tell what I was."

Pirate Shanna and friends

Abby from NCIS

Leon from Final Fantasy 8

A dangerous-looking bunch

Christine's crowd

Robin's ready

Woah... another Robin!

Bat Dad and Robin!

Bat Family and Grandwizard

Robin and Grandma

Fear the pumpkin!