X-Men Storm Has had a very steady character since her introduction in 1975, but her outfits have changed a lot in 50 years. Sometimes it is just an artist’s need to change things and bring them in line with the current fashion; Sometimes it’s A narrative catalyst to Ororo changing her look in the universe.
Below are 10 of Storm’s best looksChoose from her many, many iconic and stylish outfits. Her outfits ranged from full coverage to exposed with bikinis and sandals, and jumped from black to white to purple, red, and everything in between. Everyone has their own favorite look, but these 10 represent the most character-forward designs for Ororo Munroe.
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Storm’s very ’90s look changed her hairstyle
X-Men (1991) #60 by Ralph Macchio, Scott Lobdell, Cedric Nocon, Chad Hunt, Joe Rosas
Storm has always had great looks, however Her hairstyle was stuck between two options: x-long, flowing waves; or Mohawk. This in-between look premiered in 1996, in X-Men #60. Storm’s hair is in a short bob, but with two flowing forelocks in the front. They are easy to style, but also great for design as she whips the wind around her.
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Ororo is attacked by Cyclops, but soon discovers he is under the control of an enemy from her past. To fight right, She changes the molecules of her home leisure In something more beautiful than an Omega-level mutant: black leather top and bottom with gauntlets, gold accents, and a red X bauble on her waist. That said, the costume can also sometimes fade into the background of her more brightly-colored teammates.
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Storm wields Mjölnir and this Valkyrie-inspired look
Uncanny X-Men (1963) Annual #9 by Chris Claremont, Arthur Adams, Mike Mignola, Al Gordon, Petra Scotese
When the X-Men wind up in Asgard during a giant-sized annual issue, Loki immediately glares at Storm for his own devices. Ororo never shed her Norse mythology, and does not recognize him as the trickster god of lies, Believe his gifts to her, including Mjölnir, to be those of friendship. His illusions almost cause her to wipe out her own team.
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This fabulous outfit is clearly inspired by the Valkyrie armor – all blue, with a high cape, winged helmet and furry boots. When she grabs Mjölnir, her outfit changes to include chain mail as well. Her mohawk completes the badass fit, but the look sits so low on the list because there’s more to it Storm prepares for the world of Thor, Not her own unique style.
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Storm wears the X-Men team colors
Uncanny X-Men (1963) #275 by Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Glynis Oliver, Joe Rosas
When the X-Men hit a landmark 275 issue, it was time to take some big swings. While the team is in the Shi’ar Empire, where Charles Xavier and Empress Lilandra have fallen in love and made a home, Wolverine seemingly snaps and murders Charles. Psylocke kills him in return, allying himself with Lilandra and Gladiator. The other X-Men make a run for it, while trying to understand the full plot.
A lot of the story revolves around how the X-Men work best as a team, and Storm’s costume here reflects that. In an unfamiliar world with strange happenings, they have to respect and trust only each other. It all ends up being a tragedy for the Skrulls, and everyone gets back home alive. Fortunately, Storm leaves the costume in place where it belongs. A goddess should just not blend in.
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The OG Storm established her presence and power
Giant Size X-Men (1975) #1 by Len Wein, Dave Cockrum, Glynis Oliver
When Charles Xavier first reaches out to Ororo Munroe in Kenya, she is wearing nothing more than her crown and an open-leg skirt (her long hair is doing a lot of work to keep the Comics Code Authority at bay). Right before they spoke, locals were praying to her for rain to help their harvests. Xavier informs her that She is not a goddess, but a mutant, And invites you to the new team of X-Men he’s building.
Joining the X-Men alongside other now-famous members like Wolverine, Colossus and Nightcrawler, Storm compliments Charles on the uniforms he has them all, but wonders how they fit so well. It turns out he has some help from Genius scientist and apparently part-time fashion designer Reid Richards. Storm’s outfit definitely establishes her goddess vibes right out of the gate, and you can see why many new costumes take inspiration from here.
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Storm’s Punk Rock Makeover
Uncanny X-Men (1963) #173 by Chris Claremont, Paul Smith, Bob Wiacek, Glynis Oliver
When Storm begins to struggle with her powers after an encounter with the brood, she decides she needs a physical change to match her inner turmoil. With the help of her friend Yukio, Ororo chops off her long locks, and Trades the bikini and cape for black leather and studded armbands. It’s a dramatic shift that surprises the other X-Men; A difficult feat considering Scott is also introducing everyone to his new girlfriend, Jean Gray lookalike Madeline Prior.
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Storm’s punk outfit is so iconic, other artists have come back to the look time and time again. This version of ​​her got his own Marvel Legends action figure, and the Mohawk came back X-Men ’97Where, before going to Dazzler’s concert, Ororo says She wants to appear more in line with modern times.
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Storm is extraordinary in black and white
Extraordinary X-Men (2015) #1 by Jeff Lemire and Humberto Ramos
Extraordinary X-Men shows mutantkind dealing with their latest threat – The Inhuman Terrigen mists, which kill some mutants and sterilize others. If they can find a cure, the X-Men will be the last generation of their kind. Trying to keep the school safe after Charles Xavier’s death, Storm creates the X-Haven in Limbo, a hellish, but fog-free dimension.
Although storm is not wearing yellow and blue, This fit definitely establishes her as the leader of the X-Men. Many of her looks are black or white, and this suit combines them smartly. She keeps the midriff open to show off her abs, but the top is patterned to look like an X, as is the criss-cross gold belt at her waist. The mohawk is back, but her hair is long, representing the best of both worlds for her character design.
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Storm assembles a sleek, modern look for the Avengers
Avengers (2010) #19 by Brian Michael Bendis and Daniel Acuña
The story sees the Avengers facing a new threat from Norman Osborn, as well as traitors from their own ranks. As Captain America assembles a new Avengers lineup, Black Panther has an important recommendation: his wife, Storm. She arrives in the backyard of Avengers mansion in this stylish outfit, Fit for a queen.
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The cape and crown are back, although the bikini has been traded in for a one piece. Her new look is sleek, a simple solid black combination with white edges. On the page, this gives you a deceptively simple design, and in dark scenes, the white accents highlight your shape. In the pictures above, She still lights up the scene, even though she’s next to Iron Man. These gold bangles perfectly complete the perfect look for a queen, a goddess, an avenger and leader of the X-Men.
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The Brotherhood of Arakko brings her power to the people
X-Men: Red (2022) #1 by Al Ewing, Stefano Caselli, Federico Blee
During the Krakoan Era, mutants terraform Mars and rename the red planet Arakko. Storm successfully fights for a seat on the Great Ring as a queen regent, but finds disgust in the colonial aspirations of her fellow governors. When Abigail Brand gathers X-Men to be a police force over the diverse community of Krakoans, humans, mutants and Arakki, Storm approaches Magneto about creating their own team: The Brotherhood of Arakko.
This drastic outfit change represents a shift in her personality similar to her punk look. She wants to be a guiding force for the new world, however By being among the people, not above them. She has lost the cape and crown, and this outfit is more for brawling than flying. However, the lightning bolt in the center of her top reminds everyone who she really is.
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Jim Lee’s iconic white pantsuit takes the screen by storm
X-Men (1991) #1 by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee
Ask any millennial to image storm, and there’s a pretty high chance This is who they will think of. With the new 1990s X-Men series, Jim Lee redesigned or tweaked many of the X-Men’s outfits, and Storm’s number here was perfect. The series is very colorful, meaning Storm stands out in its white/silver palette. Fully covered, with giant shoulder pads, it’s also a reflection of its time, coming from the 1980s and women’s power suits.
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It also worked perfectly for the jump from the page to the screen. X-Men: The Animated Series Introduced A new generation of young readers to Marvel’s mutantsand used character designs and storylines from Claremont and Lee’s run on X-Men (1991). That also means the costume has had a resurgence with X-Men ’97Although Storm brings back the Mohawk with the pantsuit.
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An underwater fit for a goddess of the skies
X-Men: Red (2018) #4 by Tom Taylor, Mahmud Asrar, Rain Beredo, Jenny Frison
When Cassandra Nova turns the world against her brother’s X-Men with nanotech brain implants, Namor gifts the team an underwater base to recover and plan their next steps. therefore, Everyone gets brand new, wetsuit-like outfits.
This look for Storm combines the best of her previous costumes. Her high ponytail pulls her hair away from her face, evoking the Mohawk, but her hair remains long. The red X at her waist ties her to the rest of the team, who all have a similar mark on their differently-colored suits. The black outfit with gold accents brings to mind her true power – Bolts of lightning crack across a night sky – Without literally drawing on her flash. Her body hides her hood a little, hiding her shape and giving her a mysterious, threatening air.
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Of course, Ororo Munroe looks good in almost anything. She was blessed not only with powerful elemental abilities, but beauty beyond compare. She has many more outfits beyond these 10 that were great, but didn’t make the list either because they were too similar to one of those, or a great costume with one weird aspect that ruins the fit (look at her, Astonishing X-Men). Either way, no matter what she’s wearing, it’s guaranteed Storm is going to look extraordinary.