Marvel Comics’ villains may be best known for their diabolical plans to take over the universe or destroy a hero’s life, but that doesn’t stop them from putting their best foot forward regarding their appearance. Some villains like Hela, Chameleon, and Mystique should be praised for their fashion, because a crime against style is one they could never commit.
The strongest Marvel villains use their style to reinforce their demand for authority and power while referencing their abilities and background. For villains who want everyone to know their name and exactly who they are, their sense of fashion helps them achieve that solely through appearance.
10 Madame Masque’s Look Is Deceptively Simple
Madame Masque may be one of the most underrated villains who is often mishandled in her storylines, but she never mishandles an outfit. Her simple black-and-white look with a single utility belt could be mistaken for unpreparedness, but anyone Madame Masque has encountered knows this warns of her dangerousness. Madame Masque doesn’t need to clutter her outfit with gadgets to do her job.
Given the simplicity of her jumpsuit, Madame Masque throws the most detail into her golden mask’s impeccable construction that replicates her facial structure. If Madame Masque’s mask fails to make the proper statement, her name may be questioned, so she insists on nothing short of perfection.
9 Chameleon’s Style Refuses To Blend In
Chameleon may be the master of disguises due to his ability to impersonate anyone perfectly, but he’s also a master of style. The quality of Chameleon’s outfits does anything but blend in, no matter if he’s in a suit and trench coat, turtleneck and blazer, or lounging in a luxurious robe.
Everything Chameleon wears is made of a special fabric that responds to his nerve impulses, allowing him to wear anything at a moment’s notice. Chameleon focuses on every thread he puts on his body and its performance with his abilities, meaning his style depends on his imagination. And based on his appearances outside of impersonations, Chameleon has impeccable taste.
8 Mystique Transforms More Than Herself
Mystique is no stranger to betraying others as one of the worst villains with the softest hearts, but one thing she never betrays is her sense of style. Mystique’s sense of fashion typically relies on being monochromatic, whether it be her highly recognizable white look, black, or burgundy to match her hair.
Mystique’s ability for transformation requires a keen sense of fashion as she relies on it to gain access to the most powerful people when she shapeshifts. Not only that, but Mystique is unafraid to take opera gloves from fancier occasions into the field as a key part of her white look.
7 Morgan le Fay Doesn’t Need Sorcery To Dress This Well
As Merlin’s former student, Morgan le Fay has great knowledge of sorcery, and her roots in the past are still apparent in her costumes, even if they’re more revealing than what would have been historically acceptable for women.
Morgan le Fay’s dresses are unrealistically low cut to be practical in battle, but they demand recognition as they remain a prime example of fashion. With Morgan le Fay’s belts riding low on her waist, she pulls off even the most typically unflattering waistlines, making her a force to be reckoned with in fashion and sorcery.
6 Moonstone Takes Notes From Heroes
Moonstone, occasionally called Meteorite, deeply understands a two-tone suit’s power. Moonstone’s strong looks stand out within the Masters of Evil and the Thunderbolts alongside Baron Zemo. Her simply flattering suits balance the dangers of Moonstone’s easily unflattering masks, like her bulky bird-like one or her angular white chin strap mask.
Moonstone doesn’t appear overtly threatening with her bright appearance, which is a necessity given her involvement in Zemo’s scheme to falsely pose as a hero. Her fashion intentionally blurs the line between good and evil, just as Moonstone’s been known to do alongside Zemo before she eventually took over as Ms. Marvel in the Dark Avengers.
5 Kingpin Is Classically Powerful
Kingpin is the proud owner of some of the most expensive villain costumes in Marvel comics, given his necessity for custom suits due to his size. Considering Kingpin’s business acumen and status as a mafia boss, he doesn’t blink at the cost it takes for him to look this perfectly styled.
With his iconic white suit jacket and trusted cane as an accessory, Kingpin understands the power of a timeless appearance with a power suit. Kingpin takes his style a step further with his accents of purple and red to relay his high status and power as if his imposing figure wasn’t enough.
4 Viper Sets The Standard For Armor
Viper, occasionally referred to as Madame Hydra, is never far from a single shade of green, ensuring her hair matches everything. Viper’s hair, in a powerful bob or flowing down her back, with a single eye showing, expertly adds the mystery of Hydra to her looks.
Viper’s jumpsuits occasionally have significant cutouts around her chest and stomach, which are impractical for someone who fights as often as she does. However, her backless haltered jumpsuit remains a classic. And, with this being all the armor Viper needs for battle, she doesn’t compromise her style for safety.
3 Loki, The God Of Mischief And Layering
Loki has increasingly become one of the most popular marvel villains thanks to the MCU, but his presence in comics doesn’t disappoint either. No matter what form the shapeshifter is currently in, Loki remains one of the most stylish in the room.
Loki has a strong grasp of layering, be it with a suit and vest or a more armored appearance. The God of Mischief wears as many layers physically as he does mentally and emotionally. And with Loki’s affinity for strong silhouettes with his horned crown and long coats or capes, he makes his demand for power and control clear the second he enters a room.
2 Mister Sinister Brings The Drama
Mister Sinister encapsulates his name in his appearance perfectly. With his costume increasing how large he appears and his color scheme being black and red, it’s obvious that nobody should take him lightly.
The standout part of Mister Sinister’s appearance is his cape. Not only does it differ from anyone else’s cape in how it’s not a single piece of fabric, but is instead entirely fringed. Mister Sinister also has a large collar framing his head with shoulder pads to accentuate the shape of his cape. Mister Sinister knows exactly what he’s doing when it comes to adding drama to his outfit.
1 Hela Shows The Nine Realms True Style
The Asgardian Goddess of Death can destroy gods with a single touch, but Hela’s fashion sense gives life to all who see her. Hela makes her intentions clear with her powerful silhouette from her eye-catching, spiked crown that’s as expansive as Hela desires her power over the Nine Realms to be.
Hela is all the more visually impressive with her grand cape and overly exaggerated shoulders. Hela’s power is intimidating enough alone, but given her style, she’s even more threatening as she easily balances looking regal and terrifying.