DC – and Robin – is no stranger to alternating timelines. Some of the best superhero costume redesigns come from DC stories that don’t fall into the main continuity and thus are bypassed by veteran cosplayers. However, since cosplay is much more mainstream than just a niche interest now, this ’90s Robin costume is a perfect opportunity for a cosplayer to show off their chops.
DC has many Elseword comics that set Batman in alternate timelines – such as Gotham by Gaslight And Dark Knights of Steel – but one of the original Elseworld stories was Batman: Reign of TerrorA one-shot by Mike W. Barr, José Luis GarcÃa-López, Noelle Giddings and Todd Klein. In the world of pirates and revolutionaries, Batman masquerades as a night vigilante who means to destroy a system of corrupt officials – and the pirate world also, of course, has a Robin.
One of the best pieces of new Batman lore to come out of the comic is Rachel Wayne, A forgotten Robin that presents 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 Rachel Wayne
Robin is no stranger to the world of cosplay. The fan-favorite character has been a staple of cosplayers for some time now, even getting the treatment of costumes that weren’t even part of comic continuity, like when a cosplayer presented a 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 A simple costume, it’s also a rare case of a female Robin getting the spotlight, even in an Elseworlds story. Female Robins arguably have the best costumes ever, even in gender-swapped versions. Although characters like Stephanie Brown and Carrie Kelly are vastly under-represented in the cosplay communityRochelle Wayne is here to fix that. With a fun and classic style that can showcase a cosplayer’s creativity as well as intimate knowledge of comics, this is by far the coolest Robin costume there is.
Cosplayers have a chance to show fans a new Robin
Robin’s many costumes
There’s a secret DC world out there that hasn’t been tapped by cosplayers. Fans should be scoring the most niche versions of characters to show off their knowledge and to stand out in their cosplay. The Robin of the 1600s does just that, and it would be a wonder to see it live on a convention floor. Cosplayers often bring the dream from the page into real life, and this is one Robin Which deserves to be brought into the light, finally doing justice to a truly cool DC costume.
Batman: Reign of Terror #1 is available now from DC Comics.