DC and Robin are no strangers to alternate timelines. Some of the best superhero costume redesigns have come from DC stories that didn’t fit into the main continuity and were therefore overlooked by veteran cosplayers. However, since cosplay is now mainstream and not just a niche interest, this 90s Robin costume is a great opportunity for cosplayers to show off their skills.

DC has had a number of alternate-world comics that placed Batman in different timelines — like Gotham by Gaslight and The Dark Steel Knight — but one of the original alternate-world stories was Batman: Reign of Terror, a work by Mike W. Barr, José Luis Garcia-Lopez, Noel Giddings, and Todd Cline. In this world of pirates and revolutionaries, Batman disguises himself as a nighttime vigilante to undermine the system of corrupt officials — and, of course, this pirate world also has Robin.

One of the best entries in the new Batman lore in this comic features Rochelle Wayne, a forgotten Robin that gave comic fans one of the most unique costumes in the history of the iconic sidekick.

Robin is the favorite character among cosplayers

From Dick Grayson to the Forgotten Rochelle Wayne

Robin is no stranger to the world of cosplay. The fan-favorite character has been a staple among cosplayers for some time, even receiving costume treatments that didn’t even make it into comic book continuity, like when cosplayers introduced Damian Wayne in The Court of Owls. There’s no limit to the creativity of cosplayers, and this ’90s Robin is the perfect challenge for their skills, especially considering its unique pirate element.

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Not only is this Robin costume from Reign of Terror very simple, but even in Elseworlds stories, the appearance of a female Robin is rare. Female Robins arguably have the best costumes ever, even with the gender-flipped versions. While characters like Stephanie Brown and Carrie Kelly are severely underrepresented in the cosplay community, Rochelle Wayne makes up for it here. With a fun, classic style that shows off a cosplayer’s creativity and their intimate knowledge of the comics, this is by far the coolest Robin costume ever.

Cosplayers get a chance to show fans the new Robin

Robin’s Many Costumes

DC has a secret world that cosplayers have yet to explore. Fans should check out the more professional versions of the characters to show off their knowledge and excel in their cosplay. This 1600s Robin does just that, and it would be awesome to see in your living room. Cosplayers often bring the dreams of the page to life, and this is a Robin to watch that finally does justice to a truly cool DC costume.

Batman: Reign of Terror #1 is out now from DC Comics.