Carbon Costume

In the hit sitcom Community, the Greendale Human Being is the school mascot for Greendale Community College. Created by Pierce Hawthorne and Dean Pelton, they are a genderless, anthropomorphic, non-offensive “being.” With the black fabric marker, draw two black dots for the eyes and a wide smile on the zentai mask.

Maria (played by Nicole Sullivan) starts out as just another customer at Ruth’s Alternative Caring. Before long she’s made herself at home with the staff while she avoid a, let’s say, less than ideal marriage. Over the course of the show she becomes as much a fixture at the dispensary as any of the staff and becomes a close friend to Ruth. Maria even seems to find love in the show’s final episode, despite her earlier troubles.

Cosplaying as Maria is fairly straightforward. Start with her signature blonde hair then add in a cardigan and a  colorful shirt. A pair of tight jeans and heeled sandals completes the look. Of course Maria is usually seen with a vape pen too. We can’t recommend one but if you’ve got one already, it would make a great accessory! (Just make sure they’re allowed at whatever convention you’re attending!)

In Dead by Daylight, Yun-Jin Lee is one of the survivors. Yun-Jin is a driven music producer and fashionista who’s worked with kpop artists like Ji-Woon Hak, who adopts the stage name The Trickster.

Aries (March 21st to April 19th) is the cardinal fire sign of the zodiac. The sign is ruled by the planet Mars named after the Roman god of war. Aries are as confident as they are impulsive. Vibrant warm color schemes are a must for this costume. Don’t be afraid of going too bold! This look is perfect for an Aries on Halloween or at any costume party.

In Dead by Daylight, The Trickster is one of the killers. Real name Ji-Woon Hak, he’s a Korean pop star, managed by producer Yun-Jin Lee, whose love for music is only exceeded by his love for blood. And most players will be happy to be murdered by the handsome kpop icon.

Glimmer is a main character in the Netflix animated series, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. As the daughter of King Micah and Queen Angella, she is the princess of Bright Moon. Her best friends are Adora and Bow, with whom she leads the Rebellion. Enthusiastic and driven, Glimmer believes in the power of goodness and friendship. She refuses to  be underestimated or succumb to evil, and will always persist in the name of love and fairness.  She possesses a few magical abilities, such as teleportation and sparkle blasts. When her mother sacrifices herself to save Etheria, Glimmer becomes the queen and commander of Bright Moon. This costume guide showcases her princess outfit. Arda Wigs even released a tutorial on how to turn this wig into Glimmer’s hairstyle, which you can find here.

The Legion is a killer in the game Dead by Daylight that consists of friends Susie and Joey, as well as Frank and Julie.  Susie is the most timid of the group, having to be spurred on by her friends in order to participate in the murder that resulted in their becoming killers in the game.  Joey is an impulsive show-off, which helped him click with Frank almost immediately.  Whether you choose to recreate just one or all four of these looks together, the Legion offers a lot of room for creativity and finding a character design that suits your personality.

Inuyasha (voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi in the original Japanese and Richard Ian Cox in the English dub) is a half-demon and the titular character of the InuYasha anime.  Before he is sealed into the Sacred Tree of Ages, Inuyasha falls in love with Kikyō, and later marries Kagome Higurashi, who is Kikyō’s reincarnation.  Inuyasha looks mostly human, but does have small fangs, extended claws on each finger, and a set of white dog ears that protrude from his long silver hair.

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club’s Band is the pseudonym of the Beatles on their album of the same name. Released in 1967, the album contains such hits as “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “A Day in the Life.” This era marked the transition of the band’s image from less clean cut and more experimental and avant garde. In this picture, from left to right: Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison

Graham O’Brien (Bradley Walsh) is a character in the British sci-fi series, Doctor Who. He is a retired bus driver who once battled cancer. He becomes a companion to the 13th doctor alongside Yasmin Khan and Ryan Sinclair (his grandson). When the three, along with his wife, Grace, are passengers on a train, a strange creature attacks them. The Doctor steps in to save the day and Graham helps her battle the coils and its controller. Unfortunately their victory results in the death of his wife. At first the Doctor plans to teleport everyone back home, but Graham decides to travel with the Doctor to process his grief. His archetype as an “everyman” character makes him personable and generally well liked.