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[kswiston]

The 90s were extreme. No costume, no matter how iconic, was safe.

Superman:

(first a mullet)

(and then Electro)

Batman:

Spider-Man

(Better than what he originally wore I suppose)

Wolverine

Hulk

The Avengers

I could go on, but I will let others post their favourites. I don't think there was ever a decade in comics that ignored the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" advice more than the 90s.

 

[Discotheque]

this is why venom and carnage should never hit the big screen. they're stuck in the 90s.

Super mullet. lmao.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I actually liked the Spider Man design with external web cartridges.

 

[AlexBasch]

I remember that Hulk outfit from the Pepsi Cards.

He's strong as fuck, why would he need a grenade launcher, ffs.

 

[Varna]

I actually thought beast like wolverine was kind of cool. Someone remind me, how did he get the adamantium again?

 

[wenis]

The angst... it's radiating off the art.

 

[Parallax]

superior 90s costumes thread?

havok has NEVER looked better than this.

 

[Kajigger]

I remember that Hulk outfit from the Pepsi Cards.

He's strong as fuck, why would he need a grenade launcher, ffs.

Because why not?

 

[RaySpencer]

Spider-Man

(Better than what he originally wore I suppose)

BOOOOOO

Ben Reilly is amazing. His Scarlet Spider costume and his Spider-Man costume are the best.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

why the fuck does hulk need a gun

it's like giving superman a sword

 

[Anticitizen One]

Yea Modern super hero costume redesigns are totally better:

 

[kswiston]

I actually thought beast like wolverine was kind of cool. Someone remind me, how did he get the adamantium again?

Apocalypse made him Death, re-bonding his skeleton in the process.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

Faceless masks. Faceless masks everywhere

 

[G-Fex]

comic 90's Spider-man was awesome.

As was all the x-men.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Yea Modern super hero costume redesigns are totally better:

WHY DOES ROB LIEFELD STILL THINK THAT GUNS HAVE TWO HOLES ON THE FRONT

 

[kswiston]

why the fuck does hulk need a gun

it's like giving superman a sword

In the 90s, Guns told people you meant business:

 

[Parallax]

the avengers one you posted doesnt fit. iron man has constant armor redesigns, thors platelet armor and its variants are fantastic, and caps costume is a slight variant of his traditional costume.

the hulk is so damn odd he doesnt even fit the 90s.

 

[BeerSnob]

Seriously Liefeld, what the hell were they toting around in those pockets? And why did they need each one to be separate, yet need so much of it? Are they rare earth magnets? Just give him a damn backpack!

 

[EmCeeGramr]

In the 90s, Guns told people you meant business:

thank god he brought his two little thigh belts or else he might really be in trouble. he probably keeps the rest of superboy's hair in the other thigh pack

 

[Avixph]

Yea Modern super hero costume redesigns are totally better:

Hey these are pretty awesome.

 

[Anticitizen One]

I love this sterotype that the 90s was so extreme just because of a few fringe books and Image. Alot of that stuff like azreal batman and long haired superman lasted less than a year and was just experimentation.

This is the reality of the 90s. Great costume designs across the board:


Meanwhile in the 90s:

 

[Finaika]

why the fuck does hulk need a gun

it's like giving superman a sword

For long range attacks.

 

[BeerSnob]

thank god he brought his two little thigh belts or else he might really be in trouble. he probably keeps the rest of superboy's hair in the other thigh pack

And two sashes made entirely of pockets...dammit Rob you can't just make clothes OUT OF pockets, that's just not how things are done.

 

[KarmaCow]

For long range attacks.

The Hulk is known for his tactical approaches to combat scenarios.

 

[120v]

i liked electro superman ... i kind of wish they did more stuff like that in comics now

 

[BlackGoku03]

The 90s were extreme. No costume, no matter how iconic, was safe.



Batman:

That technically wasn't Batman.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Ben Reilly's costume was fucking amazing you foolish child.

 

[Supermanisdead]

this goddamn mess.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

The same guys who redesigned all this dumb shit in the 90s are doing it again right now.

Same artists drawing it, too.

fuckin garbage.

 

[G-Fex]

this goddamn mess.

The Quintessential Jean Grey <3

 

[Mike M]

why the fuck does hulk need a gun

it's like giving superman a sword

You mean like that time they gave Superman a sword?

 

[Anticitizen One]

There was definitely more creativity in the 90s now everything feels editorially mandated and only makes it in the comics if Quesada/Bendis or Didio/Johns approves.

I mean look at the 90s take on the Justice League

 

[massoluk]

Wait, the Hulk is wearing armor now?

 

[TCKaos]

I think Liefeld has an anti-foot fetish.

 

[Anticitizen One]

Wait, the Hulk is wearing armor now?

Both Hulk and Superman wear Armor now because its important to teach kids that safety comes first

 

[Avixph]

Both Hulk and Superman wear Armor now because its important to teach kids that safety comes first

Hey this suit is cool because it materializes on Superman. Also Hulk's armor looks cool.

 

[Lazyslob]

I loved Ben Reilly and the Scarlet Spider suit was cool as hell. How dare you.

 

[BuddyJoeHooker]

Wait, the Hulk is wearing armor now?

He does because...

...science.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

Both Hulk and Superman wear Armor now because its important to teach kids that safety comes first

And Bruce Banner is sick of waking up with ripped pants and no shirt.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Both Hulk and Superman wear Armor now because its important to teach kids that safety comes first

Nu52 Supes costume is awesome.

 

[- J - D -]

Yea Modern super hero costume redesigns are totally better:

I don't have a problem with any of these, except maybe Hulk with armor.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Maybe next they can give Wolverine a suit of armor and a gun, and then the Flash can have a car.

 

[Wag]

 

[double jump]

half of these ain't half bad.

 

[Devolution]

Wolverine always looks weird to me outside of anything but jeans, a t-shirt (or tank), boots and a jacket. I guess that's more "Logan" but eh, a costume always seemed like something he'd say "fuck it" to.

 

[NYR]

Fuck Rob Liefeld. So much of his trash in thread, and of course, almost no feet.

 

[Avixph]

I don't have a problem with any of these, except maybe Hulk with armor.

It looks cool and allows Banner to not get caught off guard when not in Hulk form.

 

[Pau]

Oh Timmy. :C

 

[Mike M]

Maybe next they can give Wolverine a suit of armor and a gun, and then the Flash can have a car.

You mean le that time they gave Wolverine a suit of armor and the Flash a car?

Spoiler

I love how Wolverine's armor has two left hand

 

[Parallax]

That technically wasn't Batman.

yes it was