Supergirl’s transformation into a Red Lantern was one of the most shocking moments in her history, and now a new cosplay proves this dark look needs to return. The rage-filled Red Lanterns may not seem to be Supergirl’s Lantern Corps of choice. However, the Red Light of Rage works in mysterious ways, and cosplayer pixiequinncosplay brings Red Lantern Supergirl to stunning life, making the case for her return.

Pixiequinncosplay unveiled the shoot in a post on Instagram. Prefacing the piece by saying “mood,” pixiequinncosplay has created the perfect replica of Red Lantern Supergirl. Pixiequinn’s costume is comics’ accurate, complete with red mask, suit and Power Ring. Yet pixiequinn’s cosplay is more than just recreating the costume–she also captures Kara’s spirit as well.

The look on Red Lantern Supergirl’s face is a chilling one, and serves as a warning to anyone who crosses her path.

The Red Lanterns Are a Key Part of Green Lantern, and Supergirl's Lore

Supergirl Was, At First, an Unlikely Red Lantern

In the DC Universe, the Red Light of Rage is part of the Emotional Spectrum. Structured like the conventional ROY G BIV spectrum, each color represents a different emotional drive. Blue stands for hope, indigo for compassion, orange for greed and so on. The rage filled Red Lanterns, once led by Atrocitus, terrorized the universe for years. The Red Light of Rage overwrites its host's personality, leaving them an angry and hate-filled zombie. Several DC heroes, including Hal Jordan, Guy Gardener, Mera and Supergirl would find themselves wearing a red ring.

Supergirl’s stint as a Red Lantern was one of the highlights of the character’s New 52 era. That initiative, which rebooted DC’s universe, put a much harder edge on Supergirl. Much of the character’s history remained the same: she was one of the last survivors of Krypton, but was much older than her cousin Kal when she left. Losing her home planet, and having vivid memories of it, gave Kara this edge. Furthermore, there were jealousy issues on her part towards her cousin, and all of this made Supergirl an easy pick for the Red Lantern Corps.

Supergirl's Stint as a Red Lantern Helped Define Her Character

Supergirl was able to shake off the Red Lantern programming and return to normal, but her stint in the Corps gave new layers to her character, ones that continue to be explored to this day. Supergirl’s time in the Red Lantern Corps was instrumental, but rarely gets talked about today. Supergirl is flying high at the moment, thanks to Woman of Tomorrow as well as her upcoming DCU film. Pixiequinncosplay proves this era in Supergirl’s history was important to her development, and should not be forgotten.