Hey fellow cosplayers, just because SDCC 2018 may be over doesn’t mean that we should stop the hype for some of our favorite shows, movies, and comic book stars.

With the new Aquaman and Godzilla movies about to be released in theaters pretty soon, as well as Star Wars: The Clone Wars about to begin another season after a five year hiatus, why would you stop there?

Not to mention that the creators of Doctor Who have decided to incorporate a female doctor as the main lead for its eleventh season.

Without further ado, here are ten cosplay ideas to help you get hyped up for the release/re-release of some of your favorite shows and comic book characters.

Movies:

1. Aquaman from Aquaman

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Finally! After sitting around as a background character in the DC Universe since 1941, our favorite underwater hero will finally have himself a chance to shine on the big screen! And boy, does he look awesome,in the trailer, at least.

Release date: December 21, 2018(USA)

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A trident
• Scaley tattoes(fake horimono style sleeves is fine)
• Long black handcuffs
• A pendant
• Some black shoes
• A William Wallace/Mel Gibson style beard and hairdo
• Black jeans(?)

For the most part, you can find all of these items at either a local costume shop or even your own house. As for the tattoos, if going to a tattoo parlor does not seem like an option, then feel free to purchase some horimono tattoo sleeves on Etsy.

2. Billy Batson(aka. Shazam) from Shazam!

Image via[https://mashable.com/2018/07/21/shazam-movie-trailer/#BmDtlNwLN5qN]

By the looks of it, Shazam seems like a pretty easy superhero to get along with. Hopefully, his costume would be just as easy to pull off. Especially if you already have a Superman costume on hand from years back.

Release date: April 5th, 2019 (USA)

**Here’s what you’ll need: **

• A red jumpsuit
• A yellow lightning patch that you can easily sew/iron/paint onto the chest area
• A gold belt
• Gold cuffs
• A white cape

Image via[https://giphy.com/gifs/disney-the-incredibles-cMWJFjk5O0sHC]

Sorry Edna. It’s just a part of the costume…

Possible tools of the trade:

• A sewing machine
• Yellow acrylic/fabric paint
• An iron
• Tin foil
• Yellow/Gold paint(tape is fine)

Again, you should be able to find some of these costume pieces at either your local costume shop or second hand shop. Who knows? You might be able to find some of these items at your very own house.

As for the patch, if you want, you can purchase some yellow stretchy fabric and trace a lightning symbol on it using a lightening template. This way, you can sew your design onto the red jumpsuit using a sewing machine. Otherwise, feel free to either paint or iron one onto the suit.

3.Newt Scamander from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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It’s the magizoologist who occasionally has to beat off beasts with a travelling kettle! And to celebrate the new up and coming Fantastic Beasts beast film, what better way is there than to cosplay as this eleventh doctor wannabe? Ha ha! No offense to any of you Dr. Who fans out there.

Release date: November 16th, 2018 (USA)

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A blue long coat
• A brown vest
• A white collared shirt
• A black tie
• A pair of grey dress/work pants
• A pair of fancy black shoes
• Optional: A Hufflepuff scarf

Basically, if you already have an eleventh Doctor outfit, then all that you would to do is use some good old fashioned dye and you should be all set. :)

4. Madison Russell from Godzilla : King of the Monsters

Image via[https://mashable.com/2018/07/21/godzilla-king-of-monsters-sdcc-2018-trailer/#_G91cAfyNEqF]

By the looks of this gorgeous trailer, it seems that we should have a pretty decent film in our pockets for next year. However, if not, then you can at least dress up as the pretty girl inside the trailer.

Release Date: May 21st 2019 (USA)

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• A brown jacket
• A white hooded sweater
• An orange shirt
• Blue jeans
• Either black shoes or a pair of sneakers

5. Elijah Price/Mr. Glass From Glass

Image via[http://villains.wikia.com/wiki/File:They-called-me-mr-glass-m-night-shymalan-announces-sequel-to-unbreakable.jpg]

Whether you’re a fan of the guy who popularized the big Kahuna burger or the man who calls himself Mr. Glass, this Samuel Jackson cosplay is perfect for anyone who is looking for a last minute quick fix, but doesn’t want to be labeled as a “cosplay procrastinator.”

Release date: January 18, 2019(USA)

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• A long black or grey overcoat
• A grey or black sweater
• Black pants
• Black shoes
• Optional: A big kahuna cheeseburger

Image via[https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7buhm1O1bOJV4ZWM/giphy.gif]

TV Shows:

1. Bean from Disenchantment

If you love crime fighting drunk girls who ditch a life of love for a life of adventure and alcohol, then this cosplay is for you!

Release date: August 17, 2018 (USA)

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Long white hair
• A white shirt with a light blue blouse
• A brown belt with a buckle
• Brown pants or tights
• Black boots
• A gold tiara
• Optional: A bottle of rum or any alcohol of your choice

2. Thirteenth Doctor from Dr. Who Season 11

Image via [https://mashable.com/2018/07/22/sdcc-2018-trailer-roundup/#FSh4VyxAkEqN]

Fellow Whoviens, rejoice as we present you with this awesome female Dr. Who cosplay!

Release date: October 2018(?)

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• A black work coat(shoulder pads optional)
• A white shirt
• Black pants
• Black shoes

Basically, for any of you girls out there, your best business attire would work just fine.

3. Original Space Cadet from George R.R. Martin’s Night Flyers(TV series)

Hopefully, if you ever get trapped in space in this cosplay, someone would at least hear you scream. Oh wait, wrong scifi series!

Release date: Sometime in 2018(TBA)

Here’s what You’ll Need:

• A blue space jumpsuit
• Black or brown boots
• A brown or tan colored belt

Basically, if you already have a Zero Suit Samus cosplay, you’re pretty much good to go.

4. Star Wars Clone From Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episodes 12 to 24

Image via[https://mashable.com/2018/07/19/star-wars-clone-wars-season-7/#hCFOUpZrNiqS]

Send in the clones fellow Star Wars fans! If you missed out on some of our other cosplay blogs and/or you’re looking for a way to reuse your old Halo cosplay, then here’s an option just for you.

And speaking of Halo, if you’re in the market for a good Halo cosplay right now, then feel free to check out what we already have in the shop.

https://www.costumegrab.com/search/view/103 = Halo Master Chief Cosplay

https://www.costumegrab.com/search/view/51 = Halo Master Chief Cosplay

Release date: Sometime in 2018(TBA)

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• An orange robot suit(either made out of cardboard, metal, or cotton clothes)
• Matching boots
• A fake gun(so you won’t scare off the other con goers)

Possible Tools of the Trade:

• Scissors
• Duck tape(orange, black, grey, or silver, would do just fine)
• A sewing machine
• Either orange, black, white, grey, or silver fabric, depending on what you already have in your closet

5. Master Lin from Deadly Class

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If you love martial arts and 1940s zoot suits, then this Asian version of Professor Xavier from X-Men should be an easy one to put together.

Release date: Sometime in 2019(IOW TBA)

Here’s what You’ll Need:

• **A 1940s striped zoot suit or any striped suit of your choice
• A black tie
• A pair of shiny black shoes
• A pink salmon colored collared shirt
• A cane
• Optional: A pair of white, stereotypical, Western Asian whiskers

Basically, if you already have some clothes that are either appropriate for a job interview or a fancy gathering, then you’re good to go. Otherwise, feel free to go to your grandfather or great-grandfather’s place and ask if you can borrow/”borrow” a few items from him.

If you need help, please refer to our James Bond article for more information.

BONUS!

Gir from Invader Zim: Enter the Flompus

Fellow Invader Zim fans of young and old! Unite as we soar across the galaxy to conquer new worlds and sing along to the Doom Song with our friend, Gir, for six months straight...or maybe, more…

What you’ll need:

• A giant silver alien head
• Two green alien eyes
• A silver and blue suit
• Silver shoes
• A pair of robotic arms
• A goofy grin

Possible tools of the trade:

• Cardboard
• Paint
• Scissors/knife
• A sewing machine
• A felt tip marker
• Tin foil
• Silver tape
• Glue
• Two green styrofoam quarter cylinders to make the eyes
• Paint for the eyes

Okay great! Now can we go ahead and sing the Doom Song? Yes, you may. :)

Conclusion

So tell us fellow cosplayers, which shows and movies are you interested in seeing? Which ones are you NOT interested in seeing? Don’t be afraid to let us know in the comments. That’s what we’re here for.

In the meantime, for old times sake, here’s a little Invader Zim themed Nyan cat just for you. :)