Here’s another gender bender costume spotlight for all you cosplay fanatics out there. DC Comics’ often mistreated superhero Aquaman (the Jason Momoa version) is portrayed by veteran cosplayer Nicole Marie Jean. I’m pretty sure everyone knows who Aquaman is, or at least what he does. Initially one of the worst (though not necessarily the weakest) superheroes in the early DC Universe, Aquaman has been retconned throughout comic book history into a decent superhero that’s currently worthy of Justice League membership. He has superhuman strength (but not as strong as Superman), night vision, heightened hearing, unparalleled underwater reflexes, and a host of other miscellaneous powers. Oh, and he can also talk to marine life via telepathy. That’s neat… right?
Nicole Marie Jean is one of the more famous professional American cosplayers, having been in the industry since 2011. Her early rise to fame came with her iconic Bane cosplay (from the Batman film The Dark Knight Rises), which has enshrined her with the nickname “Lady Bane” in the cosplay community. Currently based in San Diego, California, Nicole is also an artist, a designer and even a sculptor. Based on her Facebook profile, she’s an avid fan of “crazy cats”, “bearded dragons” and “raptors”. Oh, and she’s also a self-diagnosed “awkward human being”. Wow. Gotta love these witty, eccentric, geeky cosplay girls!
You can see more of Nicole Marie Jean’s awesome work over at her Instagram page, Tumblr page, Twitter page and YouTube channel. She also has an online store where she sells her prints and handcrafted projects.
The second photo was taken from the recently concluded Space City Comic Con by Chuck Cook Photography.
