So a few people wished the Ask I posted yesterday was rebloggable, so I made it so!
These are all my non-Marvel comic costumes (omitting the two other versions of Dawn I made). I’m looking forward to adding Balent-style Catwoman to the roster, as well as Witchblade, and Promethea.
I’m just not that into DC. I’ve tried. And I don’t do a costume just for the helluvit - I’ve got to really like the character and the comic!
You can see more shots of each of these costume on Facebook.
The X-Men Family Tree
Find the Summers Family Tree here
I looooove this. I kind of want it in poster form.
Ms. Marvel ~ Costume made and modeled by me, BelleChere
In February, I was fortunate enough to be brought over to Taiwan as a ‘Cosplay Ambassador’. Despite the model agency warning me that I might ‘intimidate’ the locals (being about 6’ in heels, with a frame they’re certainly not used to seeing over there), and saying that they might not recognize the characters I portrayed, the locals loved the all-American heroines like Ms. Marvel and Power Girl. They were really enthusiastic to see some western comic cosplay and kept saying they wanted to see more.
These two pictures were taken in an abandoned warehouse outside of Taipei, part of a photoshoot where local photographers were invited to attend. One photographer left during lunch, and afterwards returned with prints of the photos he just took, and these are two of them. It was very sweet of him! Unfortunately they got scuffed in travel, and my scanner is not fantastic, but I think the grit adds character.
A couple people have sent me this article today, containing interesting costume redesigns of some of our favorite super-heroines.
Zatanna’s makes a lot of sense, and I like Elektra and Psylocke. Vampirella is interesting, though I’m not sure I’d say that was Vampirella if it wasn’t labeled. I’m not sure I like the jean/khaki-like pants on Black Canary and WW - there is something to be said for the freedom of movement without pants on, and both characters are very active. I don’t know why cleavage is always covered up, though. Granted, PG’s amount of cleavage can be pretty gratuitous, but in everyday life wearing a flattering top, like with a V-neck, can make a woman feel more feminine, and maybe more attractive, which can be a boost in confidence. The same can be said for legs - I like Super Girl’s look, but what’s the harm if she show some leg? It’s all personal preference, of course, and this artist might be pushing for a more conservative look, though I like to see a little skin. Covering up entirely speaks to me as someone who’s closed-off, perhaps a little insecure, or stiff…and I think we can all agree that these ladies are confident in mind and body.
For me, the perfect costume redesigns would have an artist take into account a character’s powers, their typical range of movement, realistic comfort (I like the flat heels in these!), and a ‘best attribute’ - like some cleavage, or bare arms, or bare legs, or tummy - but only chose one and go with it. That would speak ‘real’ to me. What would your ideal costume redesign be like?
Captain Marvel
Costume by me, Modeled by me, BelleChere
Photo taken by LJinto, at NYCC 2012
“Folks want to blame someone for gals like us. “Her daddy was unkind” or “some fella broke her heart”…
Hogwash. You and me’ve always been like this. Always a little removed. Always…
…Dreaming.
Of higher, further, faster…More. Always more.
We came into this world spittin’ mad, running full bore… To or from what, I ain’t never been able to tell.
Over the years, I’ve come to think of these traits as the shared attributes of a chosen people.
The lord put us here to punch holes in the sky.
And when a soul is born with that kind of purpose, it’ll damn sure find a way.
We’re gonna get where we’re going, you and me. Death and indignity be damned. We’ll get there, and we will be the stars we were always meant to be.”
2012 - A Year in Review - Costuming!
Here are the scant few new costumes (and an oldie but goodie) I made this year. 2012 has been a helluva year. Due to personal troubles, costuming unfortunately had to take the back burner more often than I would have liked. I’m looking forward to making up for what I missed out on in 2013!
Plans are already being made regarding costumes and conventions for 2013, and it’s looking like it’s going to be a very promising year. Prospective costumes include: Mad Moxxie (BL2), Diva Plavalaguna, Promethea (the first comics I ever got my hands on!), and Witchblade, Ame-Comi Power Girl, and Risti (Queen’s Blade) are still on the docket. I’ll make a post of conventions once I have things a little more set in stone, and once a few cons confirm that I’ll be their guest!
Cheers to a new year!
What d’ya know, it’s Cosplay Appreciation Day! I don’t want to hear another thing about a certain jilted comic artist - I want to focus on some highlights.
These are some of my friends, in some of my favorite shots of them. It was hard to choose out my favorite and post only one! I should start to spotlight my friends, cause I’m lucky to have some mega talented friends.
Heyyo Tumblrites! So I’ve entered myself into a costume contest and I would really, really appreciate your sessy little click to help get me to New Orleans. I’ve never been able to visit NOLA, and it’s been at the top of my ‘to visit’ list. If I win this contest, I have the chance to be flown to Wizard World New Orleans (2013)!
Thank you!
I try not to discuss politics. With anyone. Or religion, or any of that nonsense that gets people all riled up for absolutely no good reason. But I’m feeling like, for once, I did have a purpose in this country yesterday. Feels good.
(It’s okay if you delete this ^, it’s totally not okay if you delete this:)
Photo by Anna Fischer! Costume by me, BelleChere!
This one’s for you, NYC.
Captain Marvel costume made by me, debuted at NYCC 2012. The photo is by the ever amazing Anna Fischer. I didn’t get to see her at DragonCon (it was so crazy this year!) so it was nice to escape the craziness of NYCC to take the walk with her down to the Intrepid. We chatted and she even got me a squished penny. She rocks. <3
Also, if you haven’t picked up CAPTAIN MARVEL yet, why not?! It’s a great series. I’m grateful to have a strong female lead in her own solo series.
Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 10.22.12
Although cosplay has been present for decades within the comics, anime, and sci-fi/fantasy fandoms, social media has played an integral role in the thriving community of costuming that exists today and cosplay communities such as Cosplay.com and the Superhero Costuming Forum. In honor of the many fans who’ve displayed excellence in the mastery of homemade disguise, craftsmanship, and sartorial superheroics, ComicsAlliance has created Best Cosplay Ever (This Week), a weekly collection of some of the most impeccable, creative, and clever costumes that we’ve discovered and assembled into our own super-showcase of pure fan-devoted talent.
Check out this week’s round-up of the Best Cosplay Ever on ComicsAlliance, featuring Raven, Ryuk, Rule 63 Nightwing, Captain Marvel (above), and more!
Heyyoooo! Thanks ComicsAlliance for featuring me! Big thanks to Anna Fischer for such a great shot. It was a bit of a walk to the Intrepid, but well worth it, and I had a lot of fun chatting with Anna and Gillykins along the way. Gillykins is also featured in this Best Cosplay Ever as the best Raven I’ve ever seen, along with my friends Kit as Spider-Woman and Aaron as Spider-Man. Then Benn of Robbins Studios got together with them to re-create this great panel:
I love it when my friends get together.
