Summary
In DC Comics, Jason Todd’sRed Hoodis the bad boy, anti-hero of Batman’s ever-growing Bat-Family, complete with a badass character design that he switches up depending on what’s going on in his life. Now, in new cosplay images featuring Jason dressed in two of his most distinct vigilante garbs,Red Hood gets a pair of live-action looks that need to be used as the visual jumping-off point for James Gunn’s DCU version of the character.
Posted on Instagram by Mark (@nycosplayer), the photographer of the images, this prolific creator has made his impression on the nerd community by giving fans a consistent drip of impeccably shot photos featuring some of the best cosplay talents around.
Acting as the subjects of Mark’s lens, Jo Jo Cruz (@just_.j0j0) has dressed as Red X, Moon Knight, Wolverine, Punisher, and more, with@outlaw_arkhamknightcreating multiple versions of Red Hood, likean inspired Jokerized variant, a Christmas-themed costume, and even a street-level Joker with a wide grin and crowbar in-hand.
Red Hood Cosplay Recreates His Most Heartbreaking Quote
Jason Todd has had one of the darkest histories of any DC character, and one brilliant cosplay just brought to life his most heartbreaking quote.
New Red Hood Cosplays Are The Inspirations James Gunn Needs To Use For The DCU
Cosplay Designs by Jo Jo Cruz (@just_.j0j0) and @outlaw_arkhamknight
A villain-turned-anti-hero,Jason Todd’s Red Hood personahas had a rollercoaster of a ride over the years, with Jason’s initial death by the Joker messing him up in ways he’s still dealing with today. Alternating between costumes that see him wearing a red helmet and leather jacket, an actual red hood, half-mask, and domino mask underneath, a Red Hood Gang pill helmet and superhero cape, a fully armored tactical outfit, as well as a few variations on each,Red Hood is never at a loss for something to wear, with these cosplay designs proving which deserves a proper DCU debut.
Shooting Jo Jo staring directly into the camera with his all-white eyes, red domino mask, tactical suit (with a red bat logo), and leather jacket looking as realistic yet as comic-accurate as possible, Mark also photographs Jo Jo holding one ofJason’s signature guns, nailing the character’s look and feel perfectly. Presenting @outlaw_arkhamknight in all of his Red Hood glory next, Mark snaps @outlaw_arkhamknight dressed in a cut-off red hood that partially obscures his face mask, with @outlaw_arkhamknight’s glowing eyes, more armored but more casual costume design, and crowbar selling this version of Red Hood with style.
Red Hood Cosplays Show Jason Todd With And Without His Iconic Helmet
While it’s uncertain whether Jason Todd — as either Robin or Red Hood — will make his way into the DCU proper, the idea that James Gunn has confirmed to be using more than a few deep-cut DC Comics characters in his upcoming Superman film, like Metamorpho for example, bodes well for Jason’s chances at making his big screen debut sometime soon. When and if he does join the DCU, fans deserve to seeRed Hooddone right in the live-action space, with the cosplay community helping to tide them over with a pair of posts that do this anti-hero justice.
Source:@just_.j0j0,@outlaw_arkhamknight, and@nycosplayer
Red Hood
Jason Todd is a complex figure known for his tumultuous journey as Batman’s second Robin. Initially impulsive and rebellious, he’s resurrected after a tragic death, becoming the vigilante Red Hood. Armed with intense combat skills and a moral ambiguity, he challenges Batman’s methods, navigating a path between heroism and anti-heroism in Gotham’s unforgiving streets.
