Summary
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’Watchmenis a seminal graphic novel that has influenced and inspired countless creators in the comic book industry and beyond and is still considered just as important and relevant a story today as it was decades ago. Populated by flawed characters who fans love to hate,The Comedianis one such rough-around-the-edges “hero,” witha recent cosplay image giving The Comedian a new design that incorporatesWatchmen’s iconic smiley face symbol perfectly.
Shared on Instagram by@batsturd, this prolific talent is no stranger to coming up with never-before-seen designs, most of which combine popular comic characters to create hybrid heroes and villains exclusive to the cosplay community.
Dressing as aBatman x Punisher combonamed Bat-Punisher, a Wolverine x Venom hero named Wolvenom, and more, @batsturd has also tried his hand at embodying DC’s Lobo,2000 A.D.’s Judge Dredd, and even different variations of both The Dark Knight and Wolverine, with each new look solidifying @batsturd as one of the best cosplayers around.
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Comedian Cosplay IncorporatesWatchmen’s Smiley Button As A Key Visual Feature
Cosplay Design by @batsturd
Released in 1986,Watchmen— along with itsiconic smiley face logostained by a single drop of blood — has become an integral part of comic book history and has been held up as a pivotal commentary on the superhero genre the medium has relied on for generations. Also getting some live-action love in the years since its release,Watchmenhas been adapted for Hollywood by filmmaker Zack Snyder and even received a pseudo-sequel in HBO’s critically acclaimed limited series of the same name, with @batsturd’s Comedian cosplay continuing to honor the source material in the best way.
Dressed in apitch-perfect Comedian costumethat nails the look of the character’s protective pads, shotgun, domino mask, smile button, and, of course, signature cigar,it’s @batsturd’s decision to tint his cosplay a shade of smiley face-yellow that helps to make this image pop, proving that the Comedian’s design can still look fresh decades after his debut. Backdropped by a wall of smile cutouts, @batsturd sells the arrogant yet badass nature of the Comedian in a way that doesn’t disappoint, with the idea of reimaginingWatchmen’s button logo as an official part of his design being an inspired one.
Watchmen’s Comedian Gets A Unique Yellow-Tinged “Button” Cosplay Design
The Comedian has worn more than one costume inWatchmenlore — one of which@batsturd has similarly adapted into cosplay form— and after seeing what he has done with the character here,it may be time for @batsturd to create a crossover cosplay that mixes the Comedian with Batman, Wolverine, the Punisher, or maybe a brand new character@batsturd has yet to adapt for the real world.Watchmen’sComediandoesn’t always get the most love in the cosplay space, but with @batsturd on the case, fans can rest easy knowing someone is doing the character justice.
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Watchmen
Watchmen is considered one of the best graphic novels in history and has won the Hugo award for the chronicle of falling from grace. You will sincerely love this groundbreaking series that was written by the same author who wrote V for Vendetta. The images are high-quality and recolored that will make them more intensely gratifying.
