Captain Marvel is one of Marvel Comics’ most classic characters, balancing a leadership role in the Avengers while taking on cosmic threats on the other side of the universe. Unknown to Carol and her father for many years, Captain Marvel is a human/Kree hybrid whose mother, a captain in the Kree army, was tasked with breeding to help assimilate Earth into the Kree Empire. However, her exploits began long before her powers became apparent.
Originally an Air Force pilot, Major Carroll Danvers served as a military intelligence agent for a decade until Fateful encounter with the Kree soldier, Mar-Vell. Eventually, her Kree powers developed and she served as the hero known as Ms. Marvel. She held the title for decades until Captain Mar-Vell valiantly sacrificed himself, leaving the title in Carol Danvers’ hands. From Ms. Marvel to Captain Marvel,
Carol Danvers
Has worn many suits over the years, some much better than others. To help distinguish between the bland and the best, here are The ten best Captain Marvel costumes in Marvel history.
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Cosmic Captain Marvel
Debuted in Captain Marvel: The End – Written by Kelly Thompson; Art by Carmen Carnero
While it may feel like it deserves to sit higher on the list, outside of the cosmic brilliance of its own power, this suit is also simple. In this far-future version of Earth-616, Captain Marvel has achieved full control over her cosmic powers, allowing herself to permanently maintain a Sleek representation of her binary powers. There is no doubt that Carol is captivating in this form to the point that no average being could mistake her for a god.
In fact, with these powers, she can also be one. The sun flares that burst from her collar, Still accentuated by the void of space and stars Right above and the nebulous whips that accompany her hair, make this spacefaring hero look like a literal star incarnate. Unfortunately, despite its ethereal nature, the overwash of white makes you look Relatively one-toned.
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Captain Marvel: Sorceress Supreme
Debuted in Captain Marvel (2019) #28 – Written by Kelly Thompson; Art by Jacopo Camagni
Captain Marvel is very aware that one of her only major weaknesses is the Mystic Arts. For the cosmically powered super soldier, the complex weave of magical energies throughout the multiverse was a major source of information with which she had little experience. Hoping to prevent A dark future that sees the death of the Avengers In the hands of Namor and the future son of the Enchantress, Ove.
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Carol desperately pleaded with every magic user she knew, but the only soul willing to help her was the Enchantress herself, pure spite.
Doctor Strange’s rampant ego
. For the most part, this suit is carried by the addition of the long flowing cloak, a much-needed component to any magic user’s outfit. That said, this look is sleek and the red and black combo Makes this cosmic hero much more terrifying.
8
Hellfire Gala (2022)
Debuted in Black Panther (2022) #7 – Written by John Ridley; Art by Stefano Landini; Costume design by Erica D’Urso
Every Hellfire Gala outfit
Is logically modern as the event deserves. However, not all outfits stand equally with one another. Although it seems that Carol has it fundraised for this year’s mutant-led event, as noted by her far from unimpressed facial expression, it is One major highlight that should come back In future suits.
Her long coat is just as flat and blue as her pants, but it’s the field of halo stars hidden underneath that draws the eye. The glowing Cree insignias, when displayed in this mode, make it look like A snapshot of the endless cosmos That Captain Marvel has sworn to protect. In a way, this look may be more brilliant than originally thought. On the outside, she is just another avenger often overshadowed by her male counterparts, but hidden Beneath her earthly guise is a hero whose name is sung across the universe.
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Original Ms. Marvel
Debuted in Ms. Marvel (1976) – Written by Gerry Conway; Art by John Buscema
This is the original costume for Carol Danvers’ initial debut as Ms. Marvel. However, this specific outfit would last a year until it was redesigned to cover her stomach. Although it may be simple and oddly reminiscent of an Incredibles costume, this look is what defines the common traits that her future suits have.Ignition referenced for the following 48 years.
Outside of the frequent use of the insignia of the Kree Empire, it is Carol’s scarf that has persisted through time as the single most reused element in nearly every redesign the character has had. For what she was at the time, primarily being a sidekick and love interest to
Captain Marvel
Her overall appearance is cute and playful. Fortunately, however, the overused and ultimately unnecessary face mask was dropped from her uniform after the fit’s successor’s run.
6
Full body flight suit
Debuted in Captain Marvel (2012) #1 – Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick; Art by Dexter Soy
Before her most modern look, this outfit served as her most commonly used uniform throughout the 2010s. This outfit is significantly more militaristic than her previous look, a direct adaptation of the traditional Kree warrior uniforms. This outfit would also serve as the inspiration for The MCU adaptation of Carol Danvers.
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While Carol has made a habit of avoiding her affiliation with the Kree, only wearing their empire’s insignia In honor of Captain MarvelThis look almost more than any other ties you directly to the Kree’s militant culture and hostile approach to galactic expansion. As a former pilot and lifelong soldier, this combat suit is just as representative of Carol’s own story. Just like her debut look, This costume will remain an iconic piece Synonymous with an era that completely
Redefined Captain Marvel’s character.
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All Black Ms. Marvel
Debuted in Ms. Marvel (1977) #20 – Written by Chris Claremont; Art by Dave Cockrum
Carol S Second main suit as Ms. MarvelThis outfit is a complete deviation from her original outfits. Ditching the red for an all-black look, Carol kept one key element of her original costume that has stayed with almost every outfit she’s worn since – her scarf. In canon, this drastic new look was
Designed by the WASP
Use unstable molecules To better suit her extreme powers.
at this point, Carol rejects any relationship with the Cree And the new suit was made specifically to distance itself from the circle’s violent culture. When she first debuted this new look in 1978, just two years after the character’s debut, fans went wild. This probably informed why she considered this as her usual
Ms. Marvel costume
Until she became Captain Marvel.
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Dark Captain Marvel
Debuted in Captain Marvel (2019) #12 – Written by Kelly Thompson; Art by Lee Garbett
After consuming the largest chunk of knowledge from The first Kree Supreme IntelligenceThe inhuman Vox Supreme has risen as a new apocalyptic threat with a harsh vendetta against the Kree people. Wanting to harness the powers and minds of the Avengers, Vox Supreme kidnapped Carol and forced her to hunt down and kill her brave allies. To monitor her actions, Carol was physically Tie with an oppressive-looking black suit.
Reflecting the dark origins of the outfit, this is the first suit worn by Carol Completely hide your identityShowing almost nothing but her fingers. Trailing across her body are black tendrils that look like webbing that run chaotically into her now shredded scarf. Interestingly enough, however, Vox Supreme decided to still Include the seal of the Kree Empire Despite his immeasurable hatred for the species.
3
Binary
Debuted in Captain Marvel #34 – Written by Kelly Thompson; Art by Russell Dauterman
Another success
Along with the X-Men
Carol and her new mutant allies attend a farewell banquet on a luxurious space yacht owned by the Shear Empire. The party was cut short by an attack from the brood. caught and caught, Danvers underwent endless torturous experiments Until a new surge of cosmic powers appeared, give the hero The powers of a star.
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Captain Marvel’s binary appearance is a fantastic representation of the full scope of her powers. She often holds them back, but her unique physiology and power set have made this cosmic hero one bad day from becoming unique. In this form, your suit perfectly blends together with your body, Creating a unified view of red-hot cosmic radiation. Needless to say, this
Captain Marvel is a star.
2
Bodysuit and skirt
Debuted in Captain Marvel (2023) #1 – Written by Alyssa Wong; Art by Jen Bartel
Carol’s most modern suit, this outfit looks to be inspired by Colonial-era military uniforms. A semi-drastic change from her modern swimsuit look, this look is both a visually beautiful spin on her traditional dress that keeps a solid nod to her lifelong military career. Although they may be seemingly simple changes, this is one of the few suits with fingerless gloves and her first suit with a separate jacket.
One of the most notable adjustments from her previous clothing, is the noticeable alteration to her scarf. Instead, she replaced her decades-long iconic accessory with a military aiguillette, A sign that denotes her honorable status as a soldier. Aside from her clothes, this is one of the few looks where Captain Marvel has changed her hair. Yes, she wore her hair short and long As well as her iconic mohawkBut the thick brain is a minor yet refreshing detail that accentuates the elegantly composed nature of her newest look.
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Hellfire Gala (2023)
Debuted in Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest #1 – Written by Ann Nocenti; Art by Paolo Villanelli; Costume design by Jen Bartel
By far Carol Danvers’s most stylish and refined look, is her
2023 Hellfire Gala
Suitable. Admittedly, this look is fairly similar to her modern super suit, but with a series of extra embellishments that transform the already impressive outfit into something awe-inspiringly fantastic. For this change, Captain Marvel has increased the arm length of her current jacket, implementing even more obvious features that are traditionally seen. In decorative Colonial Era military uniforms. Additionally, she ditched the fingerless gloves for a pair of red leather motorcycle gloves.
The look in Carol’s eyes shows that she has reaffirmed herself Her identity as Carol Danvers over that of Captain Marvel.
Captain Marvel has embroidered both her hairstyle and outfit in full, with A series of gold and red variants of the Hella Star. The most glaringly obvious adjustment to this style is her exposed cleavage. Although it may seem like an unnecessary detail to point out, this is one of the few times since her Ms. Marvel days when Carol has exposed more of her body after spending time. Years abandon the concept to embrace a militaristic plan. It’s a simple adjustment, but the look in Carol’s eyes shows that she is reaffirmed Her identity as Carol Danvers Over the Captain Marvel.