Rogue’s Epic 80s Costume Returns in Epic Sentinel Battle Cosplay

Rogue’s all-green costume from the 80s makes a comeback in an epic X-Men cosplay that includes a swarm of mutant-hunting Sentinels. What makes this cosplay truly special is its faithful recreation of a Marvel Universe trading card that spotlights the beloved X-Man, showcasing why she remains a fan favorite among fans.

Cosplayer Amanda Lynne and digital artist Pat Loika are gaining recognition as the ultimate cosplay duo as they continue to combine their talents to craft fan creations honoring characters from both Marvel and DC. One of their more recent collaborations revisited Derrick Chew’s variant cover for Batgirl #32, with Lynne portraying Batgirl.

Now, they’ve resurrected one of their earlier yet equally impressive cosplays, this time featuring Rogue in a “Throwback Thursday” post. The #TBT showcases Rogue in her iconic all-green 80s costume, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia.

Digital Artist and Cosplayer Recreate Rogue 1991 Impel Marvel Universe Series 2 Trading Card

However, this Rogue cosplay draws inspiration not only from the classic 80s costume but also from a Marvel trading card. Specifically, they reference the ROGUE 1991 Impel Marvel Universe Series 2 Card #42 X-MEN, originally illustrated by the legendary Arthur Adams. Lynne and Loika stay impressively faithful to the trading card, with Lynne striking the same pose as the iconic X-Man against a backdrop depicting the menacing threat of Sentinels. In one of the pictures shared, Loika even incorporates the border and text details of the original trading card, giving their cosplay the appearance of an actual collector’s card.

In his post, Loika mentioned that the original card was part of his Marvel Series 2 deck and that it caught his attention “because of Rogue’s cool pose and the army of Sentinels poised to attack her.” This insight highlights how even a single card can spark inspiration for a cosplay. It also underscores how fans continue to cherish and remember older material even after several decades. Thus, this cosplay serves as a tribute to both Rogue and also to artist Arthur Adams.

As mentioned earlier, Loika’s Rogue cosplay upload was part of Throwback Thursday, suggesting that this cosplay had been shared previously. However, Loika provided insight into why he decided to repost it for #TBT. In the caption, he explained that he had noticed increased interest in Rogue and Sentinels among his followers, making it the perfect time to revisit this stunning recreation of the trading card. The surge in discussions about Rogue is likely linked to Disney+’s ongoing series X-Men ‘97, the sequel to X-Men: The Animated Series.

Source: Pat Loika