#dc characters cosplay

[batsyx]

Yours truly as The Joker at Comicpalooza. It was my first time cosplaying Joker and I had so much fun.

I was going for a femme-classic look Joker. 🃏🃏🃏

Pics taken by Wolfsink.com.

[xxautumnivyxx]

Revisiting Red Hood today because nothing has made me feel quite so badass.

[cat-cosplay]

“Cats are good. Half in, half out anyway.” ~ John Cat-stantine

[castrian-cosplays]

Tim Drake Red Hood

Finally got to wear my full cosplay! I have the main breakdown over on my main as I’m now trying to change my cosplay stuff over here!!

Inspired by the art of Tim Drake Red Hood by @notholaenas !

[christabelq]

Hot on the heels of my Halloween cosplay post, here's another of my recent Harley Quinn pics 📷 This one's called ♦️♦️SHE AIMS TO TEASE♦️♦️ Its one of my faves, though as you can see, some of the fake tattoos on my thighs were starting to come off by this point. I was a tad peeved about this tbh 🙄 I didn't pay much for them, but I'd have expected them to last more than a few hours. If the makers ever happen to read this, I'm giving you a big 👎. Things I like about the shot are the pose and the way it showcases my costume, which as I've said before is kind of a work in progress. I've used the gun 🔫 for a couple of other characters, but it probably suits Harley best and you're definitely seeing it from a good angle here. As for the location, I was imagining a lair somewhere. You can't really see, but along with the bat and vodka, there's some mocked up plans for a bank heist on the table. Will everyone's favorite clown girl pull the heist off? Who, knows, but anyone who tries to stop her is gonna have their work cut out 🤼‍♂️ (including that holier than thou caped crusader 🦇). Hope y'all are liking these new pics. Lots more to come.

Sayonara, Christabel ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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[theactorbat]

Selina Kyle attends the Wayne Gala

[dessi-desu]

Wonder Woman! ❤️💛💙 The first of the DC designs I’ve drawn. She’s such a lore rich character with many motifs to pull from, so it was fun to kick off drawing some DC designs with her. I decided to push myself with incorporating some armor elements, while mixing in some softer elements. Her design is heavily inspired by rays of light/sunbursts and of course lots of stars! ⭐️✨

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[dg-outlaw]

Why No Love for Red Hood: The Hill?

I think it's all in the marketing and about what's being delivered versus what readers expected.

So I almost made this post on a reblog, but I didn't want to overwhelm that thread. Plus, I'm not sure if people get mad when someone does a long reblog on their short OG post? Anyway, the point of that post was that Issue 3 of 'Red Hood: The Hill' came out and no one's really talking about it, especially Jason/Red Hood fans.

I think the biggest problem (IMO) with this series is that someone wanted to write a story about The Hill and some new characters (which is fine), but like the 'Batman: The Hill' comic (which I think this series is sort of a sequel to), it's banking off a known character, Red Hood, to be it's selling point. "Come for the Red Hood, but stay for these other characters and their story." All fine and good, but a little deceptive when the marketing leans more toward it being a Red Hood (and new 'Outlaw' friends) story rather than one where Jason is a random guest star.

Series description:

In Gotham City’s early days, The Hill was one of Gotham City’s most dangerous neighborhoods, one that required the residents to band together to keep themselves safe when the police – and sometimes even Batman – wouldn’t. Now, as the Hill finds itself gentrifying, old habits die hard as the vigilante known only as Strike works with her team to keep the town safe—but she’s not alone. Jason Todd, one of the Hill’s newest residents, is more than happy to don the visage of Red Hood to help Strike keep his new home safe. But a new villain is emerging from the shadows. Will Red Hood, Strike and the Hill’s small militia of vigilantes be able to keep their home safe?

And this brings me back to the marketing and advertising of this series, especially versus the Batman: The Hill comic.

Obviously we can see the artistic parallels between these two covers (above). Overall, good job and nice throwback, but... there's a major difference. These two are not similar.

The first cover has "THE HILL" in bold, prominent text and Batman is in the background. This says that Batman is part of the story, but he seems secondary to whatever's going on in the foreground, which is mostly true to the story.

The second cover has "RED HOOD" prominent in the title with "The Hill" as secondary and smaller. Jason is also front and center with Batman looming behind him (who only just showed up at the end of issue 3. There's only two more issues left). The character of Strike, our new protagonist and The Hill's main hero, is down at the bottom and barely in-frame, further suggesting it's more about Jason (and maybe Batman) than The Hill or other characters. Again, clever marketing and nice design nod to the original cover, but deceptive when it comes to the series content. I don't necessarily blame the cover artist here as they might've been given a different brief on what the story was about and I get the fun throwback to the old Hill cover, but these covers are almost reversed in terms of Bat-character prominence.

In the original, Batman was more intertwined in that comic's story than Jason is in his series, which further adds to the audience letdown. If anything, this series needed to go with the coffee shop musician strategy: play a bunch of cover songs to win over the crowd and then slip in your original music (OCs) here and there. Once you have your audience hooked, go all out with your original stuff and then throw in 'Wonderwall' just for kicks and to keep them invested.

Ultimately, I think the biggest problem of this series is pacing and balance. The series needs more Jason to allow readers time to invest in the new characters, but as those new characters develop through their interactions with him THEN Jason can fade back as a partner character or just random character who comes in to help out. As it is, he's a guest star in series called, 'RED HOOD: the hill' with most of Jason's actions being 'day-in-the-life' stuff or a random action panel or two.

If anything, I think Red Hood #51 and #52 did a better job of establishing Jason as a main player, but also working alongside a new hero (Strike) and citizens of The Hill in solving a case. The covers above also display a more balanced composition and preview of what you're getting. Yes, you're reading a Red Hood comic, but there will be some other significant characters playing in this sandbox that you should care about and watch out for.

Sadly, I think the untrue message DC will take away from this series if it doesn't do well is that: (1) Jason is NOT an instant seller so let's shelf him because he couldn't carry this series (that he's barely in), and (2) readers don't like these new characters (most of which are BIPOC and/or LGBTQ), so let's ditch them and do more Batman stuff. 🤦‍♂️

And that's unfortunate because I think there's potential here had this series been executed in a better way. I see where the writer wanted to go with these new characters and they actually seem like an interesting and cozy bunch, but I feel like I'm stepping into an already established found family/friend group, but I don't really know them and I'm the outsider. So eventually I'll find a random distracted moment to quietly say bye to my friend Jason and slip out before anyone notices... like the socially awkward introvert that I am.

[shyjusticewarrior]

We're getting a third year one story for Dick Grayson yet we still don't have a Red Hood Year One.

[infosphere]

Shadows of Desire - Batman And Cat woman

In the heart of Gotham, where the shadows danced beneath the flickering streetlights and the air was thick with secrets, a familiar tension crackled between the rooftops. Batman, the city's enigmatic guardian, stood watch over his domain, his cape billowing in the night breeze. Yet, tonight was different. Tonight, the thrill of the hunt was mingling with something else—a palpable longing that whispered through the darkness. Selina Kyle, known to the world as Catwoman, was prowling the city with her usual grace and mischief. She had a knack for slipping in and out of trouble, but tonight, her heart was not set on thievery. She felt the magnetic pull of the Bat, the one man who had always captivated her—both as an adversary and as something more. As Selina expertly scaled a building, her keen eyes caught sight of him perched on a nearby ledge, his silhouette framed against the moonlight. Beneath the mask and armor, she knew there was a man who understood her in ways no one else could. Their eyes met, and the world around them faded away, leaving just the two of them suspended in a moment that felt like eternity. “Out for a midnight stroll, Cat?” Batman’s voice was low and gravelly, laced with the familiar mixture of annoyance and admiration. “Just looking for a little excitement, Bat,” she replied, a playful smirk on her lips. “You know how it is. Gotham can get awfully boring without a little chaos.” “Chaos is your specialty,” he shot back, but there was a softness in his gaze that belied his stern demeanor. She stepped closer, the distance between them shrinking as the tension thickened. “You keep trying to catch me, but I think you enjoy the chase as much as I do.” Batman’s expression softened, and for a fleeting moment, the weight of his responsibilities slipped away. “And what if I told you that the chase isn’t the only thing I enjoy?” Selina’s breath caught in her throat. There was a vulnerability in his tone that she had rarely heard. “Then maybe we should change the rules of the game.” With a swift movement, she closed the gap entirely, her body brushing against his. The electricity of their connection surged through the air, and for a heartbeat, they were no longer Batman and Catwoman—the hunter and the hunted—they were simply Bruce and Selina, two souls drawn together by fate. “Selina…” he murmured, but she silenced him with a finger pressed to his lips. “Let’s not complicate things, Bruce. Just for tonight, let’s forget the masks and the roles we play.” Her voice was sultry, coaxing him into a moment of surrender. He hesitated, the weight of his dual life pressing down on him. But the desire in her eyes was undeniable. In that instant, he made a choice. He leaned in, capturing her lips with his in a kiss that was fierce and passionate, igniting a fire that had long been smoldering between them. Time stood still as they lost themselves in each other, the world of Gotham fading into the background. It was a kiss filled with longing, with unspoken words, and the promise of something more. As they pulled away, breaths mingling in the cool night air, Selina looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Now, that’s more like it,” she teased, a playful glint in her gaze. “But don’t think this means I’m giving up my nighttime escapades.” He chuckled softly, the weight of his vigilante persona lifting for just a moment. “I wouldn’t dream of it. Just know that when you slip away into the shadows, a piece of me will always follow.” Selina smiled, her heart racing. “Then let’s make this a night to remember.” With that, they leaped off the rooftop together, the thrill of the plunge matching the exhilaration of their newfound connection. As they soared through the Gotham skyline, Batman and Catwoman embraced the chaos of their lives, bound by an unbreakable bond that transcended the darkness. Together, they would navigate the fine line between love and rivalry, forever entwined in the shadows of desire.

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[wonder-vixen]

Lisa Mancini

[doro-tea]

Finally got to do a Flatline cosplay at SMCC last Sunday~

This was a bit rushed so I wanted to do a more accurate cosplay next time. But it turned out better than I expected it would

[ardenteclipse]

[trawlhisface-blog]

Dropping random fan art of cosplayer @cutiepiesensei as Starfire on the beach.🏖️

[castrian-cosplays]

In honor of Superboy being announced for My Adventures with Superman. I’m gunna show off my Superboy because WE GOT OUR PICTURES BACK 🥰🥰🥰

Best boy @dragonssociety fr

[christabelq]

I’ve been super busy lately getting cosplay pictures taken 📷📷📷 and I think they're my best yet, so I’m excited to start sharing them. There are lots of shots of my newly improved Catwoman and Supergirl costumes, along with more Rei Miyamoto stuff, as with 🎃Halloween🎃 approaching fast (my fave holiday btw), a High School of the Dead character seemed like a good call🧟🧟🧟 There are also a bunch of new Harley Quinn photos and I’m kicking off with one of those. I call it ♦️♦️Harley’s Batty Stare♦️♦️ I’m pretty pleased with the shot, as I think the pose and camera angle are both good. I’ve actually been working on a new Harley costume for a while 🪡, but it wasn't ready in time, so what you see is a mash up of old and new bits. It’s my own take on the character rather than any particular look from the movies or comics, but I think it works. As I’ve said a bunch of times before, I 💜 Harley, so I’ve got more shoots planned for her and hopefully next time, the new outfit will be good to go. Anyway, I hope y’all have a great weekend.

Hugz, Christabel ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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