Hellboy — 2019 REBOOT HELLBOY / DAVID

The look

David Harbour's Hellboy is a more heavily prosthetic and physically imposing interpretation. The design deliberately emphasizes the character's comic-book monster qualities while giving him a more rugged modern appearance. The production used extensive prosthetic makeup, a complete body suit, horns, tail, red hands, and the Right Hand of Doom.

Base costume

1. 01Red silicone/prosthetic body makeup.
2. 02Muscle body suit.
3. 03Dark leather/utility clothing.
4. 04Long weathered coat.
5. 05Wide utility belt.
6. 06Right Hand of Doom.
7. 07Red demon tail.
8. 08Large filed horns.
9. 09Dark boots.
10. 10Samaritan.

Character details

The 2019 design has a rougher and more monstrous appearance than the earlier film interpretation. The body should appear extremely muscular rather than simply painted red. The costume benefits from weathering: worn leather, dirt, scratches, and battle wear.

Hair / face / makeup

• Red skin.
• Heavy silicone facial prosthetics.
• Black hair.
• Large filed horns.
• Yellow/orange contact lenses.
• Prominent mutton chops and soul patch.
• Strong facial prosthetic structure.
• Red-painted exposed hand/skin. The production makeup process included a full silicone mask/body approach, horn appliances, hair pieces, tail, and yellowish-orange contact lenses.

Props

• Right Hand of Doom.
• Samaritan.
• Sword.
• Cigar.
• Occult weapons/accessories.

What makes the cosplay read as Hellboy

The strongest identifiers are: David Harbour facial prosthetics + massive muscular red body + filed horns + yellow/orange eyes + giant stone hand.