August 2nd or 3rd?! WTF A whole YEAR? You got mad time sir.
I suggest indeed making a random mask to go with it, and as I see you're simply basing your character off of him? Try and take looks at some cosplay and similar things to get ideas. You might also get some kickass ideas from cosplay boards, a few of them are quite awesome at ideas and ways of doing things. I've been considering getting into cosplay about every year, but never did, cause whatever. :/