TJC Cosplays

Category: Cosplays

Information on my cosplays

  • DCEU Wonder Woman

    First modelled in 2018.

    Cosplay number 2.

    1 second place competition win.

    1 appearance in the film Invisible Heroes.

    Appeared in Cosplay UK Magazine Volume 2.

    7 Public Appearances.

    I have always loved Wonder Woman. The character is strong, powerful, truthful, kind and inspirational. In 2017, after watching the film, I ended up seeing it multiple times. It still remains one of, if not my favourite superhero film. After attending my first Comic-Con I planned to return in 2018. I was going through a lot of mental health battles and my best friend drew my portrait as Wonder Woman (knowing how much the character meant to me and how much I respected Gal Gadot for bringing this character to a modern day audience). She remarked that I should cosplay Wonder Woman, which I initially laughed off. But her words live with me, “If it’s a character you admire, someone who brings you joy, why does it matter if you’re not a woman, you should cosplay her.” So I did.

    My first attempt, I sourced a sword and shield, a metal tiara, rubber gauntlets and a leather costume. After my first event, where I became incredibly overwhelmed, I wanted to try again. NoxuCreates sent me patterns and inspired me to try again. I ordered EVA Foam from Poly Props and began working. I printed out the patterns after sizing it up and began building. I even created my own patterns for the leather straps. I created the armour and painted everything, then weathered everything. After a few wears, I repainted and varnished the armour to give it a better shine. After an incident at the first Comic-Con as Wonder Woman, I covered the rubber of my gauntlets to protect my forearms. Lastly, NoxuCreates made me a lasso that lights up.

    After doing this cosplay again, I felt amazing. It is one of my proudest builds. It even won me second place in an online competition. Moreover, it caught the attention of DC Comics, who shared a trinity photo on their social media and sent me a Wonder Woman bundle on the 80th anniversary!

    I have not worn this cosplay since 2022. I gained a lot of weight during Covid. I managed to lose just enough in 2022, but I was still too big for the costume, because it kept ripping apart. I have not worn it since. I am on a weight journey which is going in a positive direction. My goal is to wear her again; even if I have to add extra panels!

    Fun fact: when I was attending a photoshoot with CosplayAcademyUK, just before the first Covid lockdown, we shot this cosplay in Enfield and a dog walker asked CosplayAcademyUK if I we were doing a historical Boudicca photoshoot.

    Foam by PolyProps.

    Patterns, support/guidance and lasso by NoxuCreates.

    Photo by CosplayAcademyUK

    Competition win:

  • DC Comics Red Hood

    First modelled in 2017.

    Cosplay number 1.

    1 appearance in the film Invisible Heroes.

    7 Public Appearances.

    This Red Hood was an ongoing project for me between 2017 and 2022. It has seen many upgrades over the years, a lot are very subtle (change of under clothes, improved props etc.). This does not directly follow any true version of Red Hood, it’s almost an amalgamation of different versions. The mask follows the Injustice 2 design. The red hoody follows the Arkham Knight DLC design. Whilst everything else follows the classic comic look with additions of Batman-inspired armour based off of Arkham City’s design of the boots and gauntlets.

    I initially sewed a red emblem onto a tight fitted shirt, spray painted an “army of two” mask and wore an old bomber jacket with added motocross armour. Upon my second year of cosplay I used EVA foam for the first time. I started off by designing armour on Adobe Illustrator, sizing it up for print and assembling. I then put the pieces together. I spoke to a Nightwing cosplayer at a SQUAD UK meet who gave me advice on the texture, regarding using carbon fibre with the armour. I took inspiration from many Batman armour designs and plated the emblem within the chest pieces. I also used patterns for the Arkham City design to make boot covers and gauntlets. I used worbla to make the under mask and I cut up an old hoody for the red hood. The helmet 2.0, a friend recorded a scale of my head (with a PlayStation EyeToy) and then digitally designed the Injustice 2 helmet around my head. He then 3D printed it for me, he accidentally knocked the plates during printing though and I had to save up to pay him again to replace the filament. This caused a slight set back. It was also, unfortunately, scaled too big. Which I appreciate the thought because too big can be adjusted, whereas too small; there’s nothing that can be done. Therefore, I had to add foam insulation inside to keep it in place. I got the helmet as a raw print, so I used wood filler and various tools to sand and smooth out the helmet. I had to drill holes for the eyes and then use fibreglass resin to seal the outer layer (I now know better with 3D prints, nowadays I use filler spray and sanding). The final touch was painting it. It was far too vibrant and clean, so I used black acrylic paint and kept washing it off. I also used this technique with my foam armour. For the eyes I used wired mesh which I painted white and hot glued that inside.

    I have not worn this cosplay since 2020. But in 2022, I was gifted a new helmet by JaegerCollects. It’s a match for the one I made but a smaller scale and more accurate to the Injustice 2 game. If I was to wear this cosplay again I would definitely try it with that new helmet.

    Fun fact; this cosplay enraged a child at my second event as Red Hood. A child got angry and told me, “Batman does not have guns, and he is not red!” I told him I was Red Hood and that I was a sidekick of Batman. The child angrily told me, “Batman does not have sidekicks!” DiceyGlueProps, who was dressed as Batgirl, laughed and disappeared whilst the child’s mother huffed and said, “Just pose with Red Batman for a photo already.”

    Helmet 2.0 designed, scaled and printed by MathewWheatley

    Photo by AppropriateSpoon.

  • The Suicide Squad Harley Quinn

    First modelled in 2021.

    Cosplay number 78.

    Harley Quinn number 38.

    8 Public Appearances.

    This Harley Quinn is the battle outfit from the 2021 film ‘The Suicide Squad’, as worn by Margot Robbie. This is easily one of my favourite designs. The film took inspiration from the Injustice 2 game and comic book Suicide Squad Conviction from 2018. All of which are stunning outfit designs for Harley Quinn.

    For my own craft I merely made the second belt, the star belt accessories, the gloves and adapted the boots. I outsourced everything else; the boots are OnlyMaker (because they do the bigger sizes), jacket and corset are EMP, the HQ buckle is Icarus1UK (sanded and painted by myself), the wig is RedLedgerCreatives, (not shown in pictures) my new choker is AnimalSkin and the trousers are from a wholesale site (because EMP didn’t do my size).

    I took a break from this cosplay for a while. The wig needed serious maintenance and I put on a lot of weight. When I wore this at MK Comic-Con I lost a lot of love for this outfit. Eventually, I built up the courage to undo the style for the wig, wash it, steam it and re-style it. Moreover, I have lost a lot of weight in 2025. So I finally plucked the courage to wear it again. Re-establishing my love for this cosplay. So much so that I’ve upgraded my choker!

    Fun facts; this cosplay received fan art, replicating one of my cosplay photos. Another fun fact; this is the only cosplay that I wore to an event before model-testing the outfit at home for a photoshoot first. I was pushed for time, everything arrived late but most things were just in time so I could wear this to promote the film in Cambridge, I didn’t even have the correct boots!

    HQ buckle by Icarus1UK.

    Wig by RedLedgerCreative.

    Corset and Jacket by EMP.

    Choker by AnimalSkin

    Boots by OnlyMaker

    Photo by ByDeeBee.

    Fan art

  • Melissa Rauch Harley Quinn

    First modelled in 2019.

    Cosplay number 24.

    Harley Quinn number 4.

    8 Public Appearances.

    1 second place competition win.

    Appeared in Cosplay UK Magazine Volume 2.

    This is the Harley Quinn design; based off of the 2017 animated film “Batman & Harley Quinn”. Well, to be candid, this was just a generic jester Harley Quinn originally, I just ordered a Sehnsucht Harley Quinn jester hood to upgrade my original Harley. Then, I realised it matched the look from the film.

    This is one of my favourite, (if not, the favourite) Harley Quinn look I do, so much so that it is the Harley Quinn in my logo.

    For this cosplay, I painted the shoes, made the wrist cuffs (out of white elastic and white ribbon), the mask (using worbla and elastic) and the mallet. The mallet was a proud build of mine. The mallet is entirely EVA foam (with a ventilation pipe for the handle). I packed out the main part in bubble wrap so it wasn’t hollow, but was still lightweight. I used a soldering iron and dremel to make the mallet look like a wooden stump. For my other jester Harley I had previously made a cartoon bomb and Joker cards. When I upgraded to this, Icarus1UK 3D printed me a new Batman: The Animated Series – Harley Quinn pop gun.

    Jester hood by Sehnsucht.

    Pop gun printed by Icarus1UK

    Competition wins

    Fan art

  • Marvel Comics Iron Fist

    First modelled in 2019.

    Cosplay number 22.

    8 Public Appearances.

    1 first place competition win.

    1 appearance in the film Invisible Heroes.

    1 attendance at a Marvel film premiere.

    This is a Marvel comics version of the Iron Fist. The mask I made by first heating and shaping worbla. Then, attaching four-way stretch fabric over the top. Lastly, by adding details for the eyes with white mesh and black leather. The mask has been made twice, the second time was to upgrade the appearance.

    I met Finn Jones whilst cosplaying the Iron Fist. Before I could say anything, Finn Jones said, “Golden dragon, green suit… you must be; the Immortal Iron Fist!” He was so lovely, he made time for everyone who met him and we posed with the Kung Fu sign of respect. When I got the photo back I didn’t realise I was being side-eyed, which made the experience all the more entertaining! (Being star struck and it being a great interaction; I realised I got my hands back to front!)

    Moreover, two years later, in August of 2021, I attended the Marvel Shang-Chi premiere. I was invited specifically to be Iron Fist due to the rivalry between Shang-Chi and Iron Fist in the comics. Marvel signed off on the cosplay and it was an amazing event. I was in a tough period of my life. I was taking exams; that my future career (as a teacher) depended on, I was facing redundancy and I had the weight of my future on my shoulders. So this was something exciting to break away from everything. I was beyond grateful! Additionally, being a practitioner of Wing Chun Kung Fu since 2016 and loving the film genre (of Chinese martial arts) for most of my life (and being a massive Marvel fan); I could not have asked for a better film to be invited to. I was so excited and I even met Simu Liu. At first, this was wonderful, because he was someone I admired. He had some banter with me which felt surreal in a good way (to begin with). He told me he didn’t like my costume and then explained it’s because, “We are enemies in the comics”… a little later, I politely asked for a photo and he told me, “I won’t smile with you.” Then, during his interview inside he pointed me out to everyone and told me to, “Read the room.”… I laughed at first… but then my RSD kicked in and I reflected on the banter becoming a bit more targeted. I sat loving this film… but, worrying the whole time that I had inadvertently done something wrong and I ended up hiding myself with a hoody… After the event, then came the BBC interviews, his personal instagram and Twitter/X where I was being berated online. Even called horrendous things by celebrities etc. Furthermore, Marvel staff making comments about me; when my friends attended their next premiere. Subsequently, I have never been invited to a Marvel event since. I tried to reach out to the BBC and to Simu Liu, to try and apologise, but to no prevail. I still get upset, because of the online slander, so much so that I haven’t re-watched the film. I wore my cosplay twice since and felt super uncomfortable at those comic-cons, so much so, that it took until 2025 to wear this cosplay again to raise money for children’s charities!

    Iron Fist is important to me, because despite the rich part; I relate to the character. Finding Kung Fu to reinvent myself, adopting a style that inherently is adopted from another culture etc. is something I relate to. The cosplay was so important to me that it is still my logo, even today!

    Suit by Super Geek Designs.

    Competition wins

  • Season 1 Daredevil

    First modelled in 2018.

    Cosplay number 4.

    10 Public Appearances.

    1 appearance in the film Invisible Heroes.

    This is Daredevil, based off of the first season of the Netflix (now Disney+) series. This is the first appearance suit, when Daredevil was known as the ‘masked vigilante.’

    I made a holster, sanded down a broom handle and even made ‘safe’ wooden clubs by wrapping pvc pipes with a wood texture. Prior to the wooden ones I made clubs out of kitchen roll tubes and black electrical tape. For the main costume I managed to source the sporting gear used in the show, including the (lesser known) wrist binders, gloves, hexagonal padding etc. I found lightweight fabric that can block out your face, but does not entirely obstruct your vision (which I used to make the mask) and put it all together. In this cosplay I met Charlie Cox himself, at Wales Comic-Con. I was so star struck, however, that when he asked, “Can you see me, in that mask?” I answered honestly and didn’t make a joke about being Daredevil.

    For a long time, this was my favourite cosplay and it is one I am dying to wear again. After Covid, I gained a lot of weight (which I am still slowly working off) and I have not been able to comfortably wear this cosplay since.

    This cosplay has been involved in a film documentary, life drawing and a recording for Mitchell Brook School, answering questions about being a superhero –
    which opened up an inclusive learning experience for that class to learn about braille.

    This was one of my original cosplays when I started out on my journey and I hope to do it again soon!

    Photograph by AppropriateSpoon

  • Rebirth Jay Garrick

    First modelled in 2019.

    Cosplay number 18.

    11 Public Appearances.

    1 first place competition win.

    1 appearance in the film Invisible Heroes.

    This Jay Garrick is based off of the DC Comics Rebirth series. I liked the post modernism of the classic design but incorporating the military-esque jacket. This was then later seen in the CW Flash series and adapted.

    Because the CW Flash adapted the jacket. I contacted Flesh and Hide and asked if they could make the outlined lightning bolt completely gold. Which they were more than happy to oblige! The helmet I ordered the CW replica. I decided to strip the vintage paintwork so I could repaint it. To my surprise, underneath had mirrored chrome! I originally made boots but eventually saved up and upgraded, adding my own EVA foam lightning bolts to them.

    Whilst wearing this cosplay, I did get the privilege to meet John Wesley Shipp. Of whom paid me high praise. He explained that he wanted his Stargirl outfit to look more like mine. He admired the fact that he could view his own reflection in my helmet and genuinely made time for me.

    Fun story about this cosplay; I get teased due to the irony of wearing this cosplay, when I arrived a week early to a Comic-Con. I made an ADHD blunder which coincided with being an early speedster!

    Jacket by Flesh and Hide.

    Photograph by CosplayAcademyUK

    Competition wins

  • Arkham Knight Batman

    First modelled in 2024.

    Cosplay number 150.

    13 Public Appearances.

    1 Special Mention Competition Win.

    This Batman is based off of the video game; Arkham Knight. This is the suit Batman wears when he gets his suit upgrade. This is my favourite design of the Batsuit, voiced by my favourite Batman actor; Kevin Conroy.

    This was my ultimate dream cosplay. Batman was always my go to dress up as a child. I have wanted to cosplay him in adulthood for longer than I can remember. Since becoming a cosplayer, I never thought this one would be possible. Mostly due to skill and money.

    This version, I saved up for a long time. I had planned originally to make it all myself. However, because it is my dream cosplay, I decided to outsource to make it the best it could be. I first began getting bits back in 2019. This suit took about 5 years to put together. I did originally make the boot covers, until I upgraded. As well as the boot covers, my main contribution was putting all the puzzle pieces together. I used various elastics and Velcro to ensure the armour was not only attached, but much of the armour was connected together and corresponded with movement. This took a while to do and much testing to get right. The neck armour I didn’t figure out to keep it in one place until after a few public events. Moreover, the cowl took some experimentation to get right. In my first trial run of wearing the whole outfit, the cowl was dull and baggy. Therefore, I used my latex treatment on the rubber cowl and I padded out the inside to ensure a snug fit.

    Fun fact; when I first made this cosplay, I wore it to be interviewed by my own students, for creative writing purposes. They wrote to Batman with a list of questions for a newspaper report.

    In 2025 I met Carl Newman. For those who are unfamiliar, he was the stunt double for Michael Keaton. We spent a while chatting about the Batsuits, movability and strain from prolonged wear. Genuinely a lovely interaction and he complimented me on my own suit.

    Cowl was gifted to me by Sentient Octocustard.

    Cape by AlterEgoHeroes

    Suit made by Naythero.

    Neck and boot armour by Dacos_fx.

    Armour and utility belt by Icarus1uk.

    Photograph by Dragonlens_photography

    Competition win

  • Season 2 Daredevil

    First modelled in 2022.

    Daredevil number 4.

    Cosplay number 86.

    Appeared in the Echo newspaper in 2024.

    15 Public Appearances.

    Daredevil, based off of the Netflix (now Disney+) series. This particular outfit is Season 2 onward; after the destruction of his mask by the Punisher.

    This was one of my dream cosplays, ever since I cosplayed the Season 1 Daredevil for the first time. I had always hoped to reach the stage where I could finally wear this version.

    This version was a treat to myself, once I passed my degree and became a newly qualified teacher.

    Suit made by White Sheep Leather.

    Billy Clubs by Motts Props

    Mask by Migran Studio

    Photograph by Slik Image

    Self-portrait

  • Mathew Tow Harley Quinn

    First modelled in 2025.

    Harley Quinn number 107.

    Cosplay number 186.

    1 Public Appearance.

    A Harley Quinn based off of artwork by Mathew Tow. Mathew Tow designed this in May 2020. I first saw this artwork on Instagram, during the pandemic and have wanted to cosplay it ever since. It has been a dream cosplay for me and I finally get to wear it!

    I contacted Velveteena Leigh and have been paying this off since 2024. She adapted the design and used a glittery lightweight fabric for the flowy princess aesthetic. I had three dress fittings to ensure it fit my frame perfectly and I couldn’t be happier!

    With the make up, I was able to experiment a bit with this cosplay. Most notably with the lips. I sourced the lip glitter on Amazon. Over the top of my red lips I applied the lip glue and covered the top with red glitter. It takes a moment to get used to, but the visual of glittery lips is striking!

    Dress made by Velveteena Leigh.

    Necklace by FleurMarnie

    Crown made by WickedlyWired