Wonder Woman’s Dark New ‘Costume’ Is a Gift to DC Cosplayers

WARNING: Potential Spoilers for Wonder Woman #8!

Wonder Woman’s costume has undergone numerous transformations over her 80-plus years of comic history. However, the Amazon Princess has recently debuted her darkest costume yet, alongside an equally dark storyline. This development is particularly exciting for cosplayers seeking to give their Wonder Woman cosplays an easy-to-replicate edge that will surely turn some heads at their next comic con.

Wonder Woman #8, penned by Tom King and illustrated by Daniel Sampere, begins with a shocking sight–Diana Prince, the Amazon Warrior Princess, reimagined as the epitome of a mid-20th-century housewife. While there’s nothing wrong with embracing and finding joy in domestic roles, this transformation takes on a much darker tone in King’s narrative.

Here, Diana falls victim to the Sovereign’s manipulation, as he uses the Lasso of Lies to erase her sense of identity and convince her that her worth is defined by a man. While this twist is deeply unsettling, it does offer a unique opportunity for cosplayers seeking to embody a Stepford Wife-inspired version of Wonder Woman.

Tom King’s Wonder Woman Meets Stepford Wives in Her Darkest Storyline Yet

Wonder Woman’s Stepford Wives look doesn’t manifest in physical reality but rather unfolds in her mind as she succumbs to the influence of the Lasso of Lies and the Sovereign’s manipulation, aimed at indoctrinating her into subservience to men. Consequently, the scenario he concocts portrays Diana as a housewife, solely devoted to serving her husband, Steve Trevor, despite his verbal abuse. Clad in pink high-heel pumps and a matching modest dress, a full face of makeup, an elaborate hairdo, and simple jewelry, she embodies the image of a meticulously groomed homemaker.

This 60s/70s housewife-inspired Wonder Woman presents an exceptionally unique cosplay opportunity, given that Diana has never been depicted in this manner before. Moreover, it’s remarkably easy for cosplayers to recreate, as most of the items required are readily available or may already be in their possession. This cosplay also offers fans flexibility, allowing them to tweak various elements of the look while still achieving the desired Stepford Wives Wonder Woman aesthetic. However, a non-negotiable component of this costume is Diana’s star-studded earrings, serving as a poignant reminder of her heroic identity.

How to Enhance Wonder Woman’s Stepford Wife Look for Cosplay

Fans aiming to maintain the Stepford Wives aesthetic while making the look more recognizable as Wonder Woman can implement several tweaks to this costume. Firstly, they might consider incorporating more of Diana’s classic colors: bold reds, blues, and gold. For instance, the dress could sport a red, blue, and white mock-up complemented by golden jewelry. If that adjustment seems too subtle, cosplayers could opt for a dress showcasing Wonder Woman’s double W insignia as its print. Regardless of the changes, one can only hope that pioneering cosplayers will bring this unique Wonder Woman iteration to life.

Wonder Woman #8 is available now from DC Comics!