DC – and robin – is no stranger to alternate timelines. Some of the best superhero costume redesigns come from DC stories that don’t fit into the main continuity and are therefore bypassed by experienced cosplayers. However, since cosplay is now much more mainstream than just a niche interest, this 90s Robin costume is the perfect opportunity for a cosplayer to show off their chops.
DC has many Elseword comics that place Batman in alternate timelines – ie Gotham by Gaslight And Dark Knights of Steel – but was one of the original Elseworld stories Batman: Reign of TerrorMike W. Barr, a one-shot by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Noel Giddings and Todd Klein. In this world of pirates and revolutionaries, Batman masquerades as a night vigilante meant to disrupt a system of corrupt officials – and in this pirate world, of course, there’s a Robin.
One of the best pieces of new Batman lore to come out of this comic is Rachel Wayne, A forgotten Robin who provides comic fans with one of the most unique costumes in the history of the iconic sidekick.
Robin is a favorite character for cosplayers
From Dick Grayson to the forgotten Rochelle Wayne
Robin is no stranger to the cosplay world. The fan-favorite character has been a staple of cosplayers for a while now, even getting the costume treatment that wasn’t even part of the comic continuity, when a cosplayer posed in Court of Owls Damian Wayne. The creativity of cosplayers knows no bounds, and This ’90s Robin is the perfect challenge for their skillsEspecially given its unique pirate-like elements.
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Not only that Reign of Terror Robin is a fairly common costume, it’s a rare occurrence that a female Robin gets the spotlight, even in an Elseworld story. The female Robins have arguably the best costumes ever, even in the gender-swapped version. Although characters like Stephanie Brown and Carrie Kelly are woefully underrepresented in the cosplay communityRochelle Owen is here to fix that. With a fun and classic style that showcases a cosplayer’s creativity and intimate knowledge of comics, this might just be the coolest Robin costume ever.
Cosplayers have a chance to show fans the new Robin
Robin’s many costumes
There’s a secret DC world out there that hasn’t been tapped by cosplayers. Fans should find the most perfect versions of the characters to show off their knowledge and stand out in their cosplay. This Robin from 1600 does just that, and would be amazing to see live on a convention floor. Cosplayers often bring page dreams to real life and this is one robin Those who deserve to be brought into the light, finally doing justice to a truly cool DC outfit.
Batman: Reign of Terror #1 Available now from DC Comics.