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Bombshell Catwoman
DC Bombshells is an alternate reality where female superheroes guard the homefront during WWII. In this universe, Catwoman is still a jewel thief, but her style is inspired by the pinups of the 1940’s.
Bombshell Talia al Ghul
Talia al Ghul is the daughter of the supervillian, Ra’s al Ghul, who trained Batman. In DC Bombshells, Talia is depicted as a beautiful, but deadly, harem girl that was a popular pinup theme in the 1940’s. This look is enhanced by bellydance accessories, bright colors, and ornate jewelry.
Bombshell Arisia
In DC Bombshells, Arisia is a member of the Green Lantern Corps. She is modeled after the pinups of the 1940’s, as seen in this dog walker flyer. Her look is relatively simple, but the small Green Lantern details give a nod to the character history.
Bombshell Batgirl
DC Bombshells is an alternate reality where female superheroes guard the homefront during WWII. In this reality, Batgirl is an ace pilot for the French Air Force.
Bombshell Killer Frost
DC Bombshells is an alternate reality that depicts female characters during WWII. In this reality, Killer Frost works for Hugo Strange and Nazi Germany. She is modeled after “ski bunny” pinups.
Bombshell Cheetah
DC Bombshells is an alternate reality where female superheroes guard the homefront during WWII. In this reality, Cheetah is an archaeologist, adventurer, and hunter during the Spanish Civil War, and is eventually recruited by the German army.
Bombshell Hawkgirl
DC Bombshells is an alternate reality where female superheroes guard the homefront during WWII. In this reality, Hawkgirl is a mechanical engineer for the German army.
Bombshell Starfire
In the DC Bombshells universe, Starfire is a burlesque dancer, fire dancer, and member of Red Hood and the Outlaws. She performs in the circus and her costume is reminiscent of the burlesque dancers of the 1940’s.
Bombshell Jesse Quick
In DC Bombshells, Jesse Quick, the daughter of the Flash and Liberty Belle, is a carhop at a malt shop. In the 1940’s, women replaced men as carhops because of the war, and these female waitress became classic Americana. Jesse Quick’s look is simple, and small tweaks like tying the blouse into a crop top and including the Flash patch are enough to bring it to life.
Bombshell Katana
DC Bombshells is an alternate reality where the female superheroes guard the homefront during WWII. In this reality, Katana’s look is inspired by the British “Hammer Horror” films of the 1950’s. For more authenticity, the armor can be spray painted silver and the front of the dress can be hemmed.
