Cosplay

X-Men: Mystique cosplay by MagnetoMystique

“I’m not gonna be the face of a world that doesn’t exist.”

AIPT

October 14, 2018

When your cosplayer name matches the character you’re portraying, chances are good it’s gonna be a skillful representation.

The Mystique half of cosplayer tandem’s MagnetoMystique’s rendition of Jennifer Lawrence’s Raven Darkholme/Mystique in mid-transformation from the X-Men: Days of Future Past movie, however (which won her best costume on Thursday at San Diego Comic Con ’18)? Fassbender Magneto voice: “Perfection.”

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We really thought this photo by @drewfisherproductions captured the hard work of our mystique creation beautifully …her hand designed and painted scale pattern, her FX makeup and her sequin transition. All cosplay makeup by @paint.in.red.fx, our mystique inspired by #jenniferlawrence , #daysoffuturepast and Rebecca Lindsay NYCC2016. #marvel #marvelcosplay #magnetomystique #magnetocosplay #mystiquecosplay #mystique #comicon2018 #sdcc2018 #xmen #xforce #xmendaysoffuturepast #femalemystique #cosplay #cosplaying #daysoffuturepast #Comiconinternational #tulipdimensionalfabricpaint #tulipdimensionalpaint #tulip3d #tulip3dpaint #tulippaint #paint.in.red.fx

A post shared by Anna Martin & Juliet Chevelle (@magnetomystique) on Jul 26, 2018 at 8:22am PDT

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When you have to Hitchhike to Xavier‘s school for gifted youngsters (inspired by NYCC2016 Rebecca Lindsey’s Mystique). #magnetomystique #cosplay #comiccon #comiccon2018 #magnetocosplay #mystiquecosplay #sdcc #sdcc2018 #sandiegocomiccon #comicconinternational

A post shared by Anna Martin & Juliet Chevelle (@magnetomystique) on Jul 21, 2018 at 1:12am PDT

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This action shot is one of our favorite poses. #magnetomystique #cosplay #comiccon #comiccon2018 #magnetocosplay #mystiquecosplay #sdcc #sdcc2018 #sandiegocomiccon #comicconinternational #comicconinternational2018 (Mystique inspired by Rebecca Lindsey NYCC2016).

A post shared by Anna Martin & Juliet Chevelle (@magnetomystique) on Jul 21, 2018 at 1:35am PDT

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con #comiccon2018 #magnetocosplay #mystiquecosplay #sdcc #sdcc2018 #sandiegocomiccon #comicconinternational #comiconinternational2018 (Mystique inspired by #jenniferlawrence , #xmendaysoffuturepast and rebecca lindsay NYCC2016)

A post shared by Anna Martin & Juliet Chevelle (@magnetomystique) on Jul 21, 2018 at 6:31am PDT

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Wonderful shot of our Mystique transforming into a army soldier (circa Vietnam 1970’s ) thank you @ohsnapbyjames -for capturing her so powerfully – we weren’t sure where we were headed when you asked us to come up the stairs- but you clearly had a backdrop you wanted. Love the angle , the lighting makes her look like she could cause some trouble . Cosplay makeup by @paint.in.red.fx , our version of mid transformation mystique inspired by #jenniferlawrence #daysoffuturepast, and Rebecca Lindsay NYCC2016. #marvel #marvelcosplay #magnetomystique #magnetocosplay #mystiquecosplay #mystique #comicon2018 #sdcc2018 #xmen #xforce #xmendaysoffuturepast #femalemystique #cosplay #cosplaying #daysoffuturepast #Comiconinternational #comiconinternational2018

A post shared by Anna Martin & Juliet Chevelle (@magnetomystique) on Jul 27, 2018 at 9:05am PDT

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Inspired recreation of Jennifer Lawrence’s amazing Mystique- cosplay and FX makeup credit @paint.in.red.fx our mystique photo by @ohsnapbyjames #marvel #marvelcosplay #magnetomystique #mystiquecosplay #mystique #magneta #comicon2018 #sdcc2018 #xmen #xforce #xmendaysoffuturepast #femalemystique #cosplay #cosplaying #daysoffuturepast #Comiconinternational #comiconinternational2018 inspired by #xmendaysoffuturepast #jenniferlawrence and rebecca lindsay NYCC2016 #cosplaysidebyside

A post shared by Anna Martin & Juliet Chevelle (@magnetomystique) on Jul 27, 2018 at 6:18pm PDT

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Mystique – thank you @glacierdream_photography for capturing her and our hours of handiwork so beautifully! Makeup, design and execution courtesy of @paint.in.red.fx, inspired by Rebecca Lindsay NYCC2016 #marvel #marvelcosplay #paint.in.red.f #magnetomystique##mystiquecosplay #mystique #comicon2018 #sdcc2018 #xmen #xforce #xmendaysoffuturepast #femalemystique #cosplay #cosplaying #daysoffuturepast #Comiconinternational #comiconinternational2018 #tulipdimensionalfabricpaint #tulipdimensionalpaint #tulip3d #tulip3dpaint #tulippaint

A post shared by Anna Martin & Juliet Chevelle (@magnetomystique) on Aug 1, 2018 at 5:06pm PDT

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Best friends sharing an unforgettable week at #SDCC2018. #marvel #marvelcosplay #magnetomystique #magnetocosplay #mystiquecosplay #mystique #magneto #magneta #comicon2018 #sdcc2018 #xmen #xforce #xmendaysoffuturepast #femalemystique #cosplay #cosplaying #daysoffuturepast #Comiconinternational #comiconinternational2018 #tulipdimensionalfabricpaint #tulipdimensionalpaint #tulip3d #tulip3dpaint #tulippaint #paint.in.red.fx

A post shared by Anna Martin & Juliet Chevelle (@magnetomystique) on Aug 1, 2018 at 6:57pm PDT

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Posing for fans and taking a selfie with a new friend and fellow winner of the ATX costume contest @negasoniccosplays ……… ………….. #wizardconaustin #wizardworldaustin #magnetomystique #magnetocosplay #mystiquecosplay #negosonicteenagewarhead

A post shared by Anna Martin & Juliet Chevelle (@magnetomystique) on Oct 7, 2018 at 6:21am PDT

Makeup: paintinredfx

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