Zoom (The Flash) Costume
Embody the terrifying, pitch-black speedster villain from the Arrowverse.
Zoom, the terrifying alter-ego of Hunter Zolomon from CW's The Flash, is one of the speedster's most menacing foes. Known for his demonic, pitch-black suit and haunting clawed mask, this costume is a favorite for fans who want a darker, more intimidating cosplay. The look consists of a textured black speedster jumpsuit, a full-head mask with blacked-out eyes, and signature blue lightning accents.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $80–250
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What you need for a Zoom (The Flash) costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Zoom (The Flash) costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Textured black speedster jumpsuit
A form-fitting, textured black faux-leather or spandex jumpsuit with molded muscle shading and a dark grey chest emblem.
DIY: Use a solid black compression shirt and matching leggings, adding dark grey fabric paint for the ribbing and chest logo.
Zoom full-head mask
A black latex or 3D-printed helmet with a textured finish, vertical mouth grilles, and mesh-covered eye holes to hide your eyes.
DIY: Modify a standard black Flash mask by painting it matte black, adding vertical silver lines over the mouth, and gluing black mesh inside the eye sockets.
Clawed black gloves
Black faux-leather gloves featuring pointed, claw-like fingertips.
DIY: Attach black plastic claw tips to the fingers of standard black tactical gloves using strong adhesive.
Black combat boots
Sturdy, matte black tactical or combat boots that blend seamlessly into the jumpsuit legs.
DIY: Use any plain black high-top sneakers or boots you already own.
Blue lightning accessories
Translucent blue plastic lightning bolts or blue LED wire to wrap around your arms to mimic Speed Force energy.
DIY: Cut jagged lightning shapes out of translucent blue plastic folders and attach them to your wrists with clear elastic bands.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Zoom (The Flash) costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the textured black speedster jumpsuit, ensuring a snug, form-fitting fit.
- 2
Tuck the legs of the jumpsuit securely into your black combat boots.
- 3
Put on the clawed black gloves, pulling the sleeves of the jumpsuit over the glove cuffs for a seamless look.
- 4
Apply black makeup around your eyes to ensure no skin is visible through the mask's eye holes.
- 5
Pull the full-head Zoom mask over your head, aligning the eye holes and mouth grilles.
- 6
Secure the blue lightning props around your forearms or shoulders to represent Zoom's corrupted Speed Force energy.
Makeup & hair
Apply heavy black cream makeup or face paint around your eyes and eyelids so your skin blends into the dark void of the mask's eye sockets. No hair styling is required as the full-head mask completely covers your head.
Zoom (The Flash) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Barry Allen's classic red Flash costume for an epic speedster rivalry look.
- group
- Form an Arrowverse villain group with Reverse-Flash, Savitar, and Deathstroke.
- kids
- Look for officially licensed kids' Zoom jumpsuits with integrated muscle chests and soft fabric masks.
- Plus size
- Use a two-piece black compression set instead of a one-piece jumpsuit for a more comfortable, adjustable fit.
Tips
- Ensure the mask has adequate ventilation, as full-head latex masks can get hot and humid quickly.
- Use black mesh or dark sunglasses lenses inside the mask eyes to hide your eyes while maintaining visibility.
- For photos, pose in a low, aggressive speedster stance with your claws flared and use blue lighting effects.
- Carry a small fan or be prepared to remove the mask periodically during long conventions.
Zoom (The Flash) costume FAQ
- Why are Zoom's eyes black?
- Zoom's eyes turn completely black when he channels his dark Speed Force energy. You can achieve this look using black mesh inside your mask or heavy black eye makeup.
- What color is Zoom's lightning?
- Unlike Barry Allen's yellow lightning, Zoom's lightning is a vibrant, electric blue, which represents his artificial speed and corruption.
- Is a Zoom costume hard to make from scratch?
- Yes, due to the complex ribbed texture of the suit and the unique shape of the helmet. Buying a replica mask and a printed sub-suit is highly recommended for accuracy.
Did you know? In the comics, Hunter Zolomon doesn't wear a black suit; he wears the classic yellow and red Reverse-Flash suit. The terrifying black suit was created specifically for the CW television series.