There can only be one original on the Mortal Kombat women's roster.

When Mortal Kombat was first released, it had a very small fighting roster. You could only choose from a list of 7 characters. Noticeably, only 1 of those 7 was female.

That was Sonya Blade. The OG. The special forces GI Jane obsessed with bringing Kano to justice.

Her look has evolved drastically since the first Mortal Kombat hit arcades. Initially, she looked ready for a calisthenics class.

But now, she’s clearly a military leader. Cosplayers have all sorts of options when it comes to portraying Sonya Blade.

30- Sophie Letyago

Cosplay by Sophie Letyago

Sonya Blade famously takes no BS from anyone. She’s got orders (with a little vendetta mixed in) and you’re in her way!

29- Captain Irachka

Cosplay by Captain Irachka

By the time Mortal Kombat (2011) came out, Sonya was on a mission to rescue her partner Jax. Having been kidnapped by Outworlders before, she knew she had to save him from this fate.

28- Jessica Nigri

Cosplay by Jessica Nigri

Ya know, since things didn’t work out with Johnny Cage and all, doesn’t that make Sonya available? What are the chances?