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Sunday, October 7, 2012

No Matter What, Dressing Like Hawkman Makes You Look Like a Lunatic

I do not cosplay, and I'd be lying if I said I do not find myself mentally judging those who do.  Not for cosplaying, but cosplaying badly.  I, for one, will never slip into a Flash costume just because  like Wally West and Barry Allen.  I know the limitations of my body and that red one-piece.

On paper, Hawkman sometimes looks totally AWESOME.  He has wings and a mace and a cool helmet.  I really want to like Hawkman.  The character appeared on Smallville for a handful of episodes, and when he had his helmet and wings on, he looked like a lunatic.

Turns out, cosplaying as Hawkman, no matter the quality of the costume or the physique of the wearer, points out one thing:  that is one crazy @#$%ing look.

Kudos to the couples costumes on this one.  At least you two know you're made for each other.










3 comments:

  1. Yeah, pretty much. I just googled a picture of the Smallville Hawkman. His costume doesn't look that much better than these. He doesn't even look that muscular. I suspect if they ever make a Justice League movie that includes Hawkman, Hollywood will just go to their fallback superhero uniform of black leather.

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  2. The guy on Smallville was actually in above average shape, but the armor on him made him look oddly shaped. Really, the outfit was a mess, and his appearance flying in was hilarious rather than awe inspiring.

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  3. Oh, and everything about their Dr. Fate was a fail. It was an interesting idea that just fizzled and fell over with casting and mask construction.

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