Here we are in another themed blog! I love these things. As you may have noticed, this weeks theme is about the best and worst dressed characters in comics. Today, I’m going to comment on what I feel is the worst costumed character, but before I get into that, I want to list a few characters that could win this title but aren’t my top choice. Obviously, there were a nice bunch of X-Men and their mutant brethren that made the list for top worst costume. First off, there’s Banshee, with his green and yellow get-up which features an ugly cape with circular lines that represent sound waves. Then there’s Kevin Sydney/Sidney, better known as Changeling (in the primary Marvel Earth-616 continuity) or as Morph (from the Marvel Earth-1081, who a founding member of the multiverse-hopping Exiles)… This guy, as Changeling, has a blue and purple tights set, with what appears to be a Galactus armor started set, which is rounded out with a headpiece that would make the Eater of Worlds blush. As Morph, in his original appearance, he looked like a Mannequin dressed in a tacky blue & yellow suit with a puffy purple cape, as well as a weird Juggernaut/Magneto bolted collar that held the cape in place. Then of course, there’s Jean Grey… When she isn’t in a Phoenix costume, she usually has awful taste. First off, a green cocktail dress with a yellow half mask doesn’t cut it as a costume. That’s one of the more lazier costumes in Marvel, next to Hulk’s ripped purple pants and the folks who wear street clothes. But, the dress is nothing compared to that weird yellow & blue full-body thing with the hard shoulder pads and face containment thing. Gross. But then… In the course of doing research, I came across the thing that you see below. What the hell is that? But, that’s enough ragging on Jean and mutant-kind. We all know that Luke Cage and Blade used to have some hideous costumes, but they’ve learned from their mistakes. But what about DC? Honestly, I feel most of their characters are fine, save for Catman, Martian Manhunter, Most of the Teen Titans, Superboy (Conner Kent’s first costume), and Nightwing’s first costume (Disco Dick Grayson).

So, I have my runner-ups have been covered, hopefully leaving you in suspense of who I’ve actually chosen. Well, first off, it’s a character from Marvel Comics, who also happens to be a part of Spider-Man’s Rogue Gallery… Which doesn’t really give you a hint at all, seeing as most Spider-Man villains look awful. But, what makes him different from most comic book characters is that his death has remained permanent. For all you Spidey fans, you’ll know this character as Kraven the Hunter. Yes, Kraven the Hunter wins my award for worst costume in comics. Why? Have you seen it? It’s easily one of the most tacky costumes ever conceived. Cheetah-print pants, a zebra-skinned belt, tiger wristbands, and a lion-head/buffalo-head vest. I get the animal theme, but it doesn’t make it right. Just Manly. You see, the only saving grace of this costume is that Kraven killed all the animals that he wears with his bare hands. But, isn’t wearing real fur a faux pas these days? If Kraven weren’t dead, I’m sure some sort of activist would try to throw paint on the guy… But I think that would take a lot of guts. I mean, do you really want an angry Kraven after you? Anyway, that’s my pick. Kraven the Hunter. Worst. Costume. Ever.

Oh yeah, did I mention his underwear is also made from cheetah pelt?

-Fleet

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