If you’re looking for an exquisite haute couture gown, you go to Paris. If you’re searching for Comic Couture, you go to the New York Comic Con.
Photo by Freakgirl
NYCC 2009 was awash with fantastic costumes from all walks of fandom - comics, anime, sci-fi movies and television, not to mention video games. It would be almost impossible to document all of them. Even more so when you’ve got a camera that doesn’t like open spaces indoors (grrr). Sometimes I can’t believe how amazing peoples costumes are. I mean, this year there was a Mad Scientist with an actual Robot Chicken! A Robot Chicken! It smoked and everything!! Here’s a random sampling of cosplay I was able to catch throughout the weekend starting with mine.
Photo by Freakgirl
I cheated this year. I had a friend put together the actual catsuit for me because, I admit, I have absolutely no talent for sewing. Trust me, it was better this way. I wanted to go with a modern version of Catwoman but change it up a little and I took my inspiration from this amazing Alex Ross cover.
I felt weird about having my entire head covered so I skipped the head piece and wore just the goggles. The boots I already owned and most of the jewelry is my mom’s. The giant orange diamond is actually a paperweight I found at T.J. Max. Believe it or not, the whip was the hardest thing to find. Most costume shops are low on stock this time of year and even the local sex shop was out. I finally found a costume place with only one left! I’m happy with how it came together but the catsuit was done in a hurry and I want to work on it more before I do a fun photo shoot. As a side-note, since no one noticed, my hair is currently two colors - my natural red growing in on top and black on the bottom. I had the great idea of saying I was half Selina Kyle, half Holly Robinson (red hair) Catwoman but it never came up in conversation.
Kid Flash joined the fun at the DC Nation Panel.
Black Canary, me shamelessly advertising and X.
Catwoman and my fellow New Jersian Beth, as Firestar. We both had props.
Word of her upcoming Smallville appearance must have spread like wildfire. There were tons of Zatanna’s walking around this year.
Not to ignore the Marvel side of things, Psylocke. If you see a man with three claws alert the authorities.
Last but not least, a fantastic evil Supergirl. I’ve always loved that outfit.
I’m already taking ideas for next year (or possibly SDCC). Have you ever dressed up for a convention? Who would you dress up as if you had the chance?
Don’t forget to check out my NYCC 09 wrap-up and the sketches I collected in Artists Alley this year.
You can also view and discuss this article at my blog, TheNerdyBird.com.
February 13th, 2009 at 5:33 am
I go to SDCC as Clayface every year.
February 13th, 2009 at 7:57 am
There WERE alot of zatannas this year. Interesting. I’m thinking of going as either Ada Wong or Leeloo if I end up going to SDCC this year. I went as Snow White from Fables once, and no one knew who I was without some explanation. I even had a cane!
February 13th, 2009 at 8:32 am
You look fantastic Jill.
The only comics I have read are the Grimm Fairy Tales ones, and I want to go as Alice to SDCC, but I have no skills in the costume area, and I have no idea where to start.
February 13th, 2009 at 9:13 am
You looked amazing!
Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us!
I had a great time at the NYCC this year,
Much better than the last two years.
I felt as though I saw many more amazing Cosplayers this year than in years past. That is what makes the convention so special for me!
If I could do a cosplay I think I would like to attend as Clark Kent with two friends, one as Superman and one as Super Girl
February 13th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
So sad I wasn’t able to go this year. jill, you looked AMAZING! I’m pretty sure I saw you at the con last year. Shame I didn’t know you then. Great gallery!
February 13th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
You look very awesome, Jill! ^__^ Bummed I couldn’t have joined you!
Omg, I love that Watchmen banana! xD Hilarious!
February 13th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Great post Jill ^_^ and you look amazing!
February 13th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Jill has a whip and there’s nothing wrong with that. Everyone looks awesome! Kudos!
February 14th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Thanks everyone!
Orionsaint, lol! Can you believe no one asked me to whip them? I was hoping to do at least a few funny pictures like that but no dice.
February 14th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
That’s because I wasn’t there lol. What’s wrong with those people?
February 16th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
You look so cute! And I love that evil Supergirl too!! So sad I missed this…