Vanquish Heroes&Villains of Cosplay 2016-07

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OUR GORGEOUS PRINCESS

TEHMEENA AS PRINCESS JASMINE VANQUISHMAGAZINE.COM

TEHMEENA AS PRINCESS JASMINE

JESSICA NIGRI AS FEMALE DEATHWING

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Welcome to the second issue of Heroes & Villains of Cosplay Issue 2 We are extremely proud to bring you this amazing issue! And would personally love to thank all the amazing Cosplayers and Photographers who submitted in order to make this magazine possible.

Special Thanks to:

- JOHN HAAS PHOTOGRAPHY - JOSHUA PAULL - RANCID PROPS - COLDBLUESKY PHOTOGRAPHY - CORNELIA GILLMANN PHOTOGRAPHY - STUCKEY MEDIA Also check out some of these amazing cosplayers on Facebook and Instagram HEROES AND VILLAINS OF COSPLAY ( H . A . V . O . C . ) Is now a quarterly released magazine SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR HEROES & VILLAINS OF COSPLAY ISSUE 3 More info about our Special Editions http://www.vanquishmagazine.com/specialeditions Submission Guidelines http://www.vanquishmagazine.com/submit Submission Requirements: – No Minimum Amount of Photos. – Male and Females are accepted. – Photos must be Cosplay. – No Nudes. Join our Official Facebook Group: HEROES & VILLAINS OF COSPLAY

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TEHMEENA AFZAL AS PRINCESS JASMINE

We were extremely delighted to bring you this stunning shoot by Joshua Paull Photography. This Cosplay depicts gorgeous model Tehmeena Afzal as Princess Jasmine from Aladdin. Special thanks for bringing one of our favorite disney princesses to life! Cosplayer: Tehmeena Afzal Facebook: www.facebook.com/tehmeenafan Instagram: @missmeena1 Photographer: Joshua Paull Facebook: www.facebook.com/jpaullphotography Instagram: @jpaullphoto

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JESSICA NIGRI AS FEMALE DEATHWING

Simply epic!! We were blown away by the attention to detail in this cosplay. Jessica Nigri is a world renowned cosplayer with gorgeous cosplays! We are extremely happy to bring you this stunning world of warcraft set. A massive thanks to amazing photographer John Haas. Cosplayer: Jessica Nigri Facebook: www.facebook.com/OfficialJessicaNigri Instagram: @jessicanigri Photographer: John Haas Photography Facebook: www.facebook.com/johnhaasphoto Instagram: @jhaasphoto

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MAID OF MIGHT AS SPIDER GWEN

Another Stunning Set - Simply Gorgeous Maid of Might as Spider Gwen! We absolutely love Spider Gwen. We would also like to thank John Haas again for another amazing set. All Maid of Might’s photo sets following are by John Haas Photography. Cosplayer: Maid of Might Facebook: www.facebook.com/MaidOfMightCosplay Instagram: @maidofmight Photographer: John Haas Photography Facebook: www.facebook.com/jhaasphoto Instagram: @jhaasphoto

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MAID OF MIGHT AS BOUNTY HUNTER RAPUNZEL

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MAID OF MIGHT AS SLAVE LEIA ARIEL

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MAID OF MIGHT AS SLAVE LEIA ELSA

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MAID OF MIGHT AS SLAVE LEIA TINKERBELL

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HAPPILYEVERJENNA IS VELMA

Definitely the best version of a Scooby Doo character we have ever seen! The talented Happilyeverjenna as Velma. We would also like to thank John Haas again for the amazing sets he has submitted below. All Happilyeverjenna’s photo sets are by John Haas Photography. Cosplayer: Happilyeverjenna Cosplay Facebook: www.facebook.com/happilyeverjenna Instagram: @happilyeverjenna Photographer: John Haas Photography Facebook: www.facebook.com/johnhaasphoto Instagram: @jhaasphoto

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HAPPILYEVERJENNA AS MILEENA (MORTAL KOMBAT)

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HAPPILYEVERJENNA AS DOMINO (X-MEN)

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HAPPILYEVERJENNA AS BLACK CAT (SPIDERMAN)

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HAPPILYEVERJENNA AS FELICIA (DARKSTALKERS)

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HAPPILYEVERJENNA AS NEVAN (DEVIL MAY CRY)

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HAPPILYEVERJENNA AS BELLATRIX (HARRY POTTER)

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HAPPILYEVERJENNA AS POISON IVY (BATMAN)

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REBELLEMAKI AS PLAYBOY BUNNY RYUKO (KILL LA KILL) PHOTOGRAPHY BY STUCKEY MEDIA

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RANCID PROPS AS CAPTAIN AMERICA SPARTAN These are some pretty creative costume designs. Captain America meets Halo Spartan. Definitely awesome! The seriously cool part is the Cosplayer actually produces them!! So be sure to check out his facebook page and see how he designs and builds these. Robert also has an incredibly cool Tron designer costume he is working on that the moment. Cosplayer: Rancid Props (Robert Cruz) Facebook: www.facebook.com/rancidprops Photographer: Kevin Lin

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RANCID PROPS AS WAR MACHINE (IRONMAN) PHOTOGRAPHY BY M.G. NORRIS

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KATY MOR AS ASPEN MATTHEWS (FATHOM)

Katy Mor cosplays the heroine Aspen Matthews in Michael Turner’s Fathom comic. A marine biologist with an affinity for the water, Dr. Matthews discovers the secret of her past, she is a hybrid of two aquatic races, with the power to manipulate the ocean’s water to her command. Cosplayer: Katy Mor Facebook: www.facebook.com/KatyMorModeling Instagram: @katymormodeling Photographer: Coldbluesky Photography Facebook: www.facebook.com/coldblueskyphotography Instagram: @coldbluesky

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KELLY NICOLE IS CIRI (WITCHER 3)

Kelly Nicole cosplays Ciri, the Lion Cub of Cintra, is a main character of the popular video game, Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt. Born of the Elder Blood and gifted with unrivaled magical power, she trained under the tutelage of witchers who honed her awareness, agility, and skill with a sword. Cosplayer: Kelly Nicole Cosplay Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellynicolecosplay Instagram: @thatkellynicole Photographer: Coldbluesky Photography Facebook: www.facebook.com/coldblueskyphotography Instagram: @coldbluesky

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LOLLIPOP HEIDI IS MUTSU (ANIME)

Lollipop Heidi cosplays Mutsu Mutsu is a Nagato-class Battleship in the game-based anime, Kantai Collection (Kancolle). In Kancolle, each girl is a personification of a naval warship, going to fleet training school where they learn battle techniques. Cosplayer: Lollipop Heidi Cosplay Facebook: www.facebook.com/LollipopHeidiCosplay Instagram: @lollipopheidi13 Photographer: Coldbluesky Photography Facebook: www.facebook.com/coldblueskyphotography Instagram: @coldbluesky

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ANTHERICA ART & COSPLAY AS EVIEFRYE PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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EYEOFSAURON DESIGNS AS DEATHSTROKE PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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FAE LA BLANCHE AS FLEUR PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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FAE LA BLANCHE AS WONDERGIRL PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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FAE LA BLANCHE AS HUNTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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ISAKU AS GAMBIT (X-MEN) PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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ITAKICHAN AS IKAROS PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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LUX COSPLAY & MELENEA (BORDERLANDS) PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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TSUYAS COSPLAYWEKSTATT AS FEMALE THOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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YUI COSPLAY AS ALICE IN WONDERLAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORNELIA GILLMANN

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