Tag: dream cosplay

  • 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