The Queen of Phoenix Crossplay: Jay Stilipec

 Hello There,

    Today I'm highlighting another crossplayer, this time specializing in the character of Jean Grey, also known as the Phoenix! Crossplayer Jay Stilipec specializes in a few different characters, but perhaps they're most fiery (pun intended) is the mighty Phoenix! As a massive X-Men fan, Jean Grey's Phoenix has always been a favorite costume of mine; and I just love when a cosplayer nails the look! Dark Phoenix's fiery red hair against the red bodysuit screams baddy, and who doesn't love a bad bitch!

    Jay Stilipec specializes in cosplaying busty and curvy characters, and Jean Grey fits the bill, particularly when empowered by a cosmic fire bird LOL! Jay has said previously that large breasted women and characters are exactly the kind of ones worth cosplaying; given that Jay is quite the fan of the large breast esthetic. Needless to say Jay's Jean Grey looks amazing with all those curves!

    Jay was even lucky enough to meet the legendary creator of Jean Grey, Stan Lee himself, while dressed as the character Stan created! When Stan created Jean Grey in 1963, he probably didn't have any idea that she'd explode in popularity to the point of appearing in movies, or having people meticulously create and wear costumes of the character. As per usual Stan hit a narrative home run, and I'm sure enjoyed seeing Jean brought to life by Jay.

    Of course Stan probably also didn't envision the character he created, teenage mutant Jean Grey as one day becoming the host of a celestial fire bird, capable of destroying planets. As her Dark Phoenix persona, Jean Grey is the embodiment of raw power incarnate! Jay certainly gives off a powerful aura as the phoenix, am I right?! This is why I think Jay is by far the queen of crossplaying the Phoenix!  

    Jay's cosplay is so breathtaking, it even catches the eye's of comic artists. Here's a video of Jay being gifted a piece of Dark Phoenix artwork simply because the cosplay was so amazing! I'd love to get free things just for walking around conventions!

    What would the phoenix be without Jean Grey? In Jay's continued attempt to pay homage to all things Jean Grey, a crossplay of Jean Grey in her iconic 90's costume was obviously necessary as well. Playing host to the Phoenix Force or not Jay looks great as Jean!

    Well there you have it, my tribute to Jay's incredible Dark Phoenix crossplay. Jay is by far the most consistently amazing Phoenix crossplayer I've ever seen. Jay is no stranger to the comic convention seen, so if you or I are lucky enough, maybe one day one of us will catch a glimpse of this phoenix in the wild!

-Carly Belle