The half-man, half-machine hero known as Cyborg is a staple member of both the Titans and Justice League teams, with his inherent technological prowess and total dominion over all things digital making Cyborg one of the most versatile and unique characters in DC Comics’ sprawling multiverse. In a new armored cosplay design, Cyborg’s mechanical features are front and center, showing how formidable this hybrid hero can be when he goes all out.

A new live-action design shared on Instagram by Christian (@christianperera_), this cosplayer has been on a hot streak as of late, creating and wearing homemade costumes that run the gamut of nerd properties from comics to video games to anime and more, with each new design showing off Christian's talents as a creator.

Recently dressing as Marvel Rivals’ version of Cloak, a comic/film-inspired Green Goblin, the nefarious Jafar from Aladdin, and even a real-life version of Cell from Dragon Ball Z fame, Christian knows what makes a good cosplay tick, proving that yet again with this outstanding Cyborg design.

Cyborg’s Latest Live-Action Look Is a Cosplay Design That Needs To Be Adapted in the DCU

Cosplay Design by Christian (@christianperera_) with Photography by World of Gwendana (@worldofgwendana)

Making his debut in 1980 and created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, Victor Stone, aka Cyborg, made a name for himself on the Teen Titans and then the Titans and was made a founding member of the Justice League during the team’s divisive New 52 reimagining. Usually sporting a design that finds a good balance between Vic’s human side and the parts of him that are more mechanical in nature, Cyborg’s look is always changing and evolving, with the character’s various upgrades, downgrades, and total full-body makeovers ensuring that Victor always has a new design up his metallic sleeve.

Going all-in on this more mechanized Cyborg cosplay, it’s Christian’s interlocking white armor, grey and black nano mesh undersuit, distinct half helmet design, glowing “C” chest logo, and built-in arm cannon that help this costume in ways that would make Cyborg’s comic counterpart jealous. Furthermore, the only part of Christian not covered by metal is the right half of his face, with the additional pulsing red accents and Christian’s thousand-yard stare selling Victor Stone’s badass nature completely, turning this live-action design into an even more impressive look on levels that the professionals in Hollywood can’t even seem to get right.

Cyborg’s Character Design Changes All the Time Both On and Off the Page

Cyborg Has Already Had Multiple Live-Action Incarnations

Successfully making an already iconic Titans character look even better, Christian isn’t the first to give Vic a makeover that pays homage to the character’s recognizable comic book design. But with his nearly fully mechanized suit emphasizing Cyborg’s tech-heavy skills and adaptable machine appendages, Christian puts a fresh spin on a hero who will, in all likelihood, get another redesign the next time he pops up on the page in a starring role. It’s no secret that Cyborg deserves more recognition in the cosplay space, and luckily for fans, Christian (@christianperera_) is the perfect creator to make sure that happens.

Source: @christianperera_ and @worldofgwendana