I also think the cape is a necessary staple of any proper Storm costume, as it catches the wind in many artistic ways and really states her title of ‘Wind-Rider’ (in some video games, she’s even used it as a sort of parachute!).

I’m also a big fan of the mohawk look. I liked that it was light years away from the original look- it really showed the character changes Claremont was bringing out.

Other than those two, I’ve never really liked Storm’s costumes.

Still, I have to go with number one here based on the design alone as a superhero costume combined with Storm/Ororo’s character design. A breathtakingly beautiful black woman with this mane of long white hair.

I like the original costume. It’s not practical at all but there’s a lovely lyrical quality to it which was something that I feel like Dave Cockrum really excelled at. Of course it didn’t *always* work but when it did you got that important thing that superhero costumes do that I think is often overlooked. Ideally at least, they use a positive glorification of the human form (male or female)to convey a sense of power and nobility with a iconography that expresses who they are.

I feel like the original Storm costume does that because it expresses alot of the goddess vibe that is associated with the character.

To me, this is why you don’t fret over the realism of it or wring your hands about the trunks on Superman or get uptight about Wonder Womans costume. I will add however, that this glorfication of the human form can be either easily messed up or just outright abused, especially where costumes for female characters are concerned. Be it in the design of their bodies or their suits. Certainally Wonder Woman is no stranger to it either. It’s the difference between her iconic costume vs. drawing it in such a way that one one tiny star can fit on the back because the suit has become utterly thongtastic.

I have to say I think the mohawk is the worst look. It totally destroys the characters visually in my opinion.

Also, anyone else think Storm dresses like a drag queen?

You know that we’re delving into complete geekiness with stuff like this, don’t you? This is really the ultimate in nerd culture!