Captain Marvel is one of the most classic Marvel comics characters, balancing his role as leader of the Avengers while fighting cosmic threats on the other side of the universe. Carol and her father were unaware for years that Captain Marvel was 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 heroism began long before her powers manifested.
Originally an Air Force pilot, Major Carol Danvers served as a military intelligence agent for ten years until fateful encounter with Kree soldier Mar-Vell. Eventually, her Kree powers evolved and she became the hero known as Ms. Marvel. She held the title for decades until Captain Mar-Vell valiantly sacrificed himself, leaving the title in the hands of Carol Danvers. From Ms. Marvel to Captain Marvel,
Carol Danvers
He has worn many suits over the years, some of which were much better than others. To help distinguish the tacky from the best, here’s 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 might seem like it deserves a higher spot on this list, other than the cosmic brilliance of her own power, this costume is too basic. In this distant future version of Earth-616, Captain Marvel has achieved complete control over her cosmic powers, allowing herself to constantly maintain a more elegant representation of her binary powers. There is no doubt that Carol in this image is captivating to the point that any average being could mistake her for a god.
Honestly, with these abilities, she very well could be. Sunbursts bursting from her collar further emphasized by the emptiness of space and the stars right at the top and the misty strands accompanying her hair make this cosmic hero look like a true star incarnate. Unfortunately, despite its ethereal nature, the excessive white color gives it the appearance relatively monochromatic.
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Captain Marvel: Sorceress Supreme
Debuted in Captain Marvel (2019) #28 – Written by Kelly Thompson; Art by Jacopo Camagna
Captain Marvel is well aware that one of her greatest weaknesses is the mystic arts. For a super soldier with cosmic powers, the complex interweaving of magical energies throughout the Multiverse was a major source of information that she had little experience with. Hoping to prevent a dark future that sees the death of the Avengers at the hands of Namor and the future son of the Enchantress Ove.
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Carol desperately begged every magician she knew, but the only soul willing to help her was the Enchantress herself, just out of spite.
Doctor Strange’s Unbridled Ego
. For the most part, this costume is complemented by a long, flowing cloak, a much-needed component of every mage’s outfit. However, this look is elegant and the combination of red and black makes this space 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
All outfits for the Hellfire Gala
ridiculously stylish, just like the event deserves. However, not all outfits go equally well with each other. Although it appears that Carol called into this year’s mutant event, as evidenced by her less than impressed expression, there is one important point that needs to come back in future costumes.
Her long coat is as flat and blue as her trousers, but the hidden field of Hala stars underneath catches the eye. The luminous Kriya signs displayed in this way look like this: shot of infinite space whom Captain Marvel swore to protect. In some ways, this image may turn out to be more brilliant than originally thought. On the surface, she is just another Avenger who is often overshadowed by her male counterparts, but she is hidden. beneath her earthly appearance lies a hero whose name is sung throughout the universe.
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The original Ms. Marvel
Debuted in Ms. Marvel (1976) – Written by Gerry Conway; Art by John Buscema
This is the original costume for Carol Danvers’ first debut as Ms. Marvel. However, this particular outfit only lasted a year before it was altered to cover her belly. While it may be simple and oddly reminiscent of the Incredibles costume, it was this look that established the commonalities that her future costumes would have.it was constantly referenced for the next 48 years.
Aside from the frequent use of the Kree Empire insignia, Carol’s scarf has remained the single most reused element in almost every character redesign over time. Who she was at the time, primarily being an assistant and love interest to
Captain Mar-Vell
her appearance is cute and playful. Luckily, however, the overused and ultimately pointless mask was removed from her uniform after the successor run of this fit.
6
Full body flight suit
Debuted in Captain Marvel (2012) #1 – Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick; The Art of Dexter Soy
Before her most modern look, this outfit was her most commonly worn uniform throughout the 2010s. Considerably more militaristic than her previous look, this outfit is a direct adaptation of the traditional Kree warrior uniform. This outfit also served as inspiration for adaptation of Carol Danvers in the MCU.
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While Carol has made it a habit to avoid her connection with the Kree, wearing only the insignia of their Empire. in honor of Captain Mar-VellThis image, almost more than any other, ties her directly to the Kree’s warlike culture and hostile approach to galactic expansion. However, as a former pilot and lifelong soldier, this battlesuit is also representative of Carol’s own history. Just like her debut look, this costume will remain an iconic piece of art synonymous with an era that is completely
redefined the character of Captain Marvel.
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All Black Ms. Marvel
Debuted in Ms. Marvel (1977) #20 – Written by Chris Claremont; Art by Dave Cockrum
Carol second main costume as Ms. Marvelthis outfit is a complete departure from her original outfits. By ditching the red for an all-black look, Carol retained one important element of her original costume that has remained in almost every outfit she’s worn since: the scarf. In canon, this radical new look was
designed by Wasp
use of unstable molecules to better adapt to her extraordinary abilities.
By this time Carol rejected any relationship with the Kree. and the new suit was made specifically to distance itself from the violent Kree culture. When she first introduced this new look in 1978, just two years after the character’s debut, fans went wild. This probably explained why she kept it as her permanent location.
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
Absorbing the greatest knowledge from first Kree Supreme IntelligenceInhuman Vox Supreme emerged as a new apocalyptic threat with a brutal vendetta against the Kree people. Wanting to harness the powers and intelligence of the Avengers, Vox Supreme kidnapped Carol and forced her to hunt and kill her heroic allies. To control her actions, Carol physically paired with an oppressive-looking black suit.
Reflecting the outfit’s dark origins, this is the first costume Carole has worn. completely hides his identityexposing almost nothing except her fingers. Black tendrils stretch across her body, like cobwebs, which randomly flow into her now torn scarf. However, it is interesting that Vox Supreme decided to include Kree Empire symbol despite his immense hatred for the species.
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Binary
Debuted in Captain Marvel #34 – Written by Kelly Thompson; Art by Russell Dauterman
After successful
team up with the X-Men
Carol and her new mutant allies attended a farewell banquet on a luxury space yacht owned by the Shi’ar Empire. The party was interrupted by an attack by the Brood. Conquered and captured Danvers survived endless torturous experiments until a new surge of cosmic forces appeared, giving the hero star power.
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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 strength helped the cosmic hero turn into a singularity one bad day. This way her suit matches her body perfectly. creating a single type of hot cosmic radiation. Needless to say, this
Captain Marvel is a star.
2
Bodysuit and jacket
Debuted in Captain Marvel (2023) #1 – Written by Alyssa Wong; Art by Jen Bartel
Carol’s most modern costume. Looks like this outfit is inspired by Colonial era military uniform. This look, while a semi-radical change from her modern flight suit look, is also a visually beautiful addition to her traditional dress that retains a strong nod to her military career throughout her life. While the changes may seem simple, this is one of the few costumes with fingerless gloves and her first costume with a separate jacket.
One of the most noticeable changes from her previous outfit is the noticeable change in her scarf. Instead, she replaced her decades-old iconic accessory with a military aiguillette. a sign denoting her honorary status as a soldier. Aside from the outfit, this is one of the few looks where Captain Marvel has changed her hairstyle. Yes, she wore her hair short and long. as well as her iconic mohawkbut the fat brain is a subtle but refreshing detail that enhances the elegant nature of her new look.
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Hellfire Gala (2023)
Debuted in Captain Marvel: Dark Storm #1 – Author: Anne Nocenti; Art by Paolo Villanelli; Costume Design: Jen Bartel
By far, Carol Danvers’s most stylish and sophisticated outfit is her
Hellfire Gala 2023
correspond. Admittedly, this look is very similar to her modern super suit, but with a number of additional embellishments that turn the already impressive outfit into something impressively fantastic. For this change, Captain Marvel increased the length of her current jacket, adding even more obvious features traditionally seen. wearing a decorative colonial-era military uniform. She also ditched the fingerless gloves in favor of a pair of red leather motorcycle gloves.
Carol’s look shows that she has confirmed her opinion her identity as Carol Danvers rather than Captain Marvel.
Captain Marvel has her hair and outfit completely embroidered. a series of gold and red variants of the Star of Hala. The most obvious adjustment to this style is the open neckline. While this may seem like an unnecessary detail, this is one of the few times since her Ms. Marvel days that Carol has exposed much of her body after spending a lot of time. Over the years, this concept has been abandoned in favor of a militaristic design. It’s a simple adjustment, but the look in Carol’s eyes shows that she has confirmed her confidence. her personality as Carol Danvers more than Captain Marvel.