So a couple of weeks ago I did a critique of DC's Earth 2 costumes, so I figured this Sunday, I would do the same for Marvel. Now while Marvel has one alternate universe book, I though I'd take some of the new redesigns that Marvel has done recently or will be doing with Marvel Now!
Next up is the regular Marvel Universe version of Hawkeye in his new costume, one very reminiscent of the Ultimate Universe version (which is an alternate 'more contemporary universe') which was the basis of the movie version. However, what this cover illustrates is the the Marvel artists, especially Aja who is the artists for Hawkeye's new solo title, have decided to blend Hawkeye's classic royal purple into a more modern approach. I like it, especially Aja's simplified version - not as bulky or equipment laden or body armor-ish. This look for Hawkeye is a couple of months old.
This Havok (Cyclops' brother) costume as of him being in Uncanny Avengers as part of MarvelNow! and I hate it. I know so many people like the original Havok costume and to be fair it was cool in the late 60's/early 70's. But while the black and white motif is cool, the weird headdress, not matter how helmet-ish artists try to make it, it is really odd. Especially since Havok's current costume is so great - all black with a silver pipping around his belt, gloves and boots, the white circle in his chest, and either nothing around his head or black protection head-piece that covers his neck and the back of his head. Definitely not a favorite of mine.
This is Dr. Strange's current look since he has relinquished the title of Sorcere Supreme but still practices magic. I love it. Still has the flair and mystery of his first costume, but much more modern.
This is Rouge's costume with MarvelNow! and while I like her current costume, I do enjoy this as it keeps her current green and white color scheme but harkens back to her older hooded outfit. The question for fans is if the costume implies her powers reverting back to a more uncontrolled state.
First of all, I'm just glad to see the Scarlet Witch back in action as a hero, and this will be her costume as part of the Uncanny Avengers in MarvelNow! I love that they are keeping the classic headdress but also enjoy the contemporary outfit that is a mix between full body armor/padding and a trench-coat type of outfit. Great update.
Now this is one that gets a lot of criticism. This is Carol Danver's new costume as part of her name change from Ms. Marvel to Captain Marvel. I imagine it is supposed to harken back to Marvel's first Captian Marvel. The art next to me is by one of the better artists out there and I really like it. There are three critiques by me: 1.) The interior artist has a style that I dislike, 2.) the interior artist also seems to have a weird mask/head-piece that comes from the outfit at times which doesn't look good and 3.) I think I would have rather seen Carol as Captain Marvel in an updating and modernization of her original costume -such as in the cartoon Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. This is a pre-MarvelNow! costume but
Ahhhh....Gambit. Again this is a pre-MarvelNow! outfit and might only be seen in his solo title. I really like it. For a character who is a thief, an all black body suit, with a utility belt and other devices strapped to arms and legs, as well as thick boots make total sense. He still gets to keep the trench coat, and instead of a pink/purple chest piece with a weird metallic collar thing, here the purple/pink piping is very subtle. Really brilliant.
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