Summary

  • Magneto's iconic red and purple costume needs to be the MCU's default look, as proven by Jimmy's (@jcw.cosplay) incredible live-action design.
  • Jimmy's cosplay perfectly captures Magneto's character design and powers, with help from the photographer and editor of the piece, Stan Fleming Jr. (@the_flemingphotos).
  • As fans eagerly await the X-Men's MCU debut with hopes of a comic-accurate Magneto portrayal, Jimmy's take on the character is hands down the next best thing.

In Marvel Comics, the Magneto, is an Omega-level mutant with the incredible ability to manipulate any piece of metal around him, no matter how large or small, a power made even better thanks to an iconic character design that hardcore and casual fans alike immediately recognize. Now, in a new cosplay image featuring the villain, Magneto gets a comic-accurate red and purple costume design that the MCU needs to take note of!

Recently shared on social media via Instagram by Jimmy W. (@jcw.cosplay), this cosplay talent has a whole slew of homemade designs under his belt and has brought to life characters from across the comic book industry and beyond, with Marvel by far being one of his favorite fictional universes to create in.

Previously dressing as another X-Men-related character in Gambit, Jimmy has also embodied Spider-Man, Shang-Chi, Namor, and Khonshu, and has even stepped into the shoes of DC’s Batman, TMNT’s Shredder, Street Fighter’s Vega, and more, always finding unique ways to impress with each new cosplay project.

Featured Image: Magneto artwork by Alex Ross
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Cosplay by Jimmy W. (@jcw.cosplay) with Photography by Stan Fleming Jr. (@the_flemingphotos)

Comic book art: Magneto in the dark charging his hands with his mutant power while floating.

A character who’s worn a few different costumes over the years, a brief glimpse in X-Men: First Class, Magneto’s full comic-accurate outfit hasn’t truly had its time to shine in the live-action space, with Jimmy’s take on the character showing why it needs to be the MCU’s default look.

Photographed by Stan Fleming Jr. (@the_flemingphotos), Jimmy immediately looks the part of Magneto, with his evil snarl, battle-ready pose, long purple cape and chest armor, red bodysuit, and the rest of his accurately adapted comic costume selling the idea of an MCU Magneto perfectly. Throw in a dark background and heavy shadows that do wonders to make Jimmy’s cosplay pop in all the right places, and Stan editing in Jimmy using Magneto’s magnetism-based powers is the cherry on top of a cosplay design that hasn’t missed a step in making the transition from page to real life.

New Cosplay Shows Magneto's Red and Purple Costume Is The Look The MCU Needs

Magneto using his mutant powers, a burst of blue energy coming from his raised hand.

Fans still have to wait a little while yet before the X-Men make their proper MCU debut, but when the team and their long list of villains eventually do, it’s clear that The Master of Magnetism needs to be wearing his iconic red and purple costume. Jimmy W. (@jcw.cosplay) and Stan Fleming Jr. (@the_flemingphotos) do a great job of showing what Magneto should look like in his next live-action appearance, proving that the only place where this X-Men villain’s iconic visual design has been given the proper real-world treatment is within the cosplay community.

Source: @jcw.cosplay and @the_flemingphotos