The best Green Lantern finally joins the ranks of DC’s live-action Lanterns in an unexpected way. Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern has already hit the big screen with mixed results, but he’s not the only member of the Corps who deserves time in the spotlight. A fan-favorite Green Lantern has now arrived in the real world in an epic cosplay that will have DC fans begging for film representation.
On Instagram, cosplayer Dade Elza (@dadelza) actions photos of his eye-catching Kyle Rayner cosplay that brings the beloved Green Lantern to life. This look is a remarkable translation of Kyle’s live-action costume, from the iconic mask to his shiny fingerless gloves. Even his power ring glows with a bright green light, as if this were the real Green Lantern who leaped from the comic book page. From head to toe, Elza makes DC fans’ dreams come true through stunning photos taken by Eric Carroll (@ericcarollphoto).
This cosplay masterfully captures everything that makes Green Lantern great. Elza embodies her overwhelming power in her perfect costume and makes it clear that, whether in the comics or in reality, Kyle Rayner is the greatest Green Lantern in DC lore.
Fan-favorite Green Lantern Kyle Rayner comes to life in jaw-dropping cosplay
Kyle Rayner takes Green Lantern’s powers to a creative new level, even in real life
Making his DC debut in 1993 Green Lantern #48 by Ron Marz and Bill Willingham, Kyle Rayner gained his power ring during Hal Jordan’s dark Parallax era and became the Green Lantern of the 1990s. Kyle channels his creativity through the formation of unique constructions this embarrassed all the other Lanterns. Some of Kyle’s largest buildings include a TransformersMech, a pirate ship, a huge pinball table and more. Elza’s cosplay alludes to this impressive power as he brandishes his ring, as if preparing to charge Kyle Rayner’s next innovative Green Lantern construct.
Although Kyle is a Green Lantern, his abilities have evolved beyond the confines of the Corps. Kyle Rayner embraced his status as DC’s most versatile Lantern when he became a White Lantern in Green Lantern: New Guardians #16 by Tony Bedard and Aaron Kuder. Kyle’s White Lantern form allows him to control the life energy that encompasses all emotions, making him one of the strongest Lanterns in DC lore. Even now, although Kyle is currently a Green Lantern, he has begun to explore the entire Emotional Spectrum again and awaken his White Lantern abilities. If any Green Lantern deserves a live-action debut, it’s Kyle Rayner.
DC’s greatest Green Lantern deserves an official live-action adaptation
This cosplay proves Green Lantern belongs on the big screen
Elza’s epic Green Lantern cosplay demonstrates what Kyle Rayner would look like in live action, and it’s an exciting prospect. The DCU is already full of Green Lanterns, so it’s only fair that Kyle joins the fun. Hal Jordan and John Stewart will soon star in the next Flashlights series, while Guy Gardner will also make an appearance in the DCU. Now that fans have gotten a glimpse of Kyle Rayner in real life, DC needs to take note of this cosplay and give it their best shot. Green Lantern the opportunity to display your constructions on screens around the world.
Source: Dade Elza