Summary
Alternate costumes for superheroes are almost always something to look forward to andMarvel Rivalsis no exception. Thanks to it being a live-service game, the future of the already successful hero shooter is destined to include all kinds of skins for purchase, both original and familiar.
From Avengers to X-Men, the characters inMarvel Rivalshave had a multitude of redesigns over the years, with some more famous than others. Fans of the comics would likely be delighted to see certain famous costumes from across decades brought to life in the art style ofMarvel Rivalswhich has already won the hearts of many gamers.
10Iron Man - Mark 1
Built In A Cave With A Box Of Scraps
As much as fans love the ultra-advancedIron Mansuits from modern comics, movies, and animation, they wouldn’t be what they are without the original Mark 1 armor. While it may not have the fancy nanotechnology nor is it themost powerful version of Iron Man, Mark 1 shows what Tony Stark is capable of with a few tools and the right resources.
In a way, it is more impressive that one man created a suit powerful enough to wipe out his captors and escape. IfMarvel Rivalscan bring suits like the Mark 42, Iron Man 1872, and the Superior Iron Man to life, it could likely translate the first Iron Man suit to the game’s visual style effectively.
9Magneto - X-Man
When Magneto Was On The Side Of Good
Part of what makesMagnetosuch an interesting character is that he can be as much of a heroas he can be a villain. In the comics, he even became an official member of the X-Men, sporting helmetless attire with a massive M symbol across his whole body.
On the one hand, the X-Men suit for Magneto is drastically different from what the character is known for wearing. On the other hand, it is visually distinct from other X-Men characters and has become a famous appearance for Magneto and could be a nice change from the many armored designs for him already inMarvel Rivals.
8Captain America - Secret Avengers
Even The MCU Knew How Good This Suit Was
Introduced in 2010, the all-blue and silver suit forCaptain AmericainSecret Avengerscomics quickly became a fan-favorite forthe leader of the Avengers. This is especially the case when the suit was translated to live-action inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, creating a sleek look that ditches the military look for something more akin to a super spy.
One of the few complaints about Captain America inMarvel Rivalsis that his alternate suits, while visually impressive, lack any of Captain America’s style. With theSecret Avengerssuit,Marvel Rivalscan bring it to life with the signature art style while providing a true-to-form suit that would appeal to fans of Captain America.
7The Punisher - War Machine
Frank Castle Was A Scary Replacement For Rhodey
As The Punisher, the player has many guns at their disposal to take on nearly any challenge, including a multi-gun exosuitfor his powerful ultimate abilitythat makes him resemble War Machine. To fit that ultimate ability, NetEase Games could give him the suit Frank Castle wore when he briefly took on the role of War Machine in the comics.
With the signature skull on the chest plate and red eyes, The Punisher was arguably the scariest version of War Machine to date. Perhaps the suit could have exclusive details, such as the shoulder cannons of War Machine becoming the weapons used in his ultimate attack.
6Hulk - Joe Fixit
The Hulk Could Smash Other Players With Some Style
Hulkalready features his Gladiator design from thePlanet HulkandWorld War Hulkstoryline, so there is potential for more. One of the most famous variants of Hulk in the comics is his Joe Fixit persona, with gray skin and a fancy tailored suit to make him look like a mafia gangsterstraight out of the 1930s, akin to aDick Tracyvillain.
Not only would Joe Fixit provide a unique visual, but there could be new voice lines with Hulk having a stereotypical mobster accent as he interacts with other characters and activates abilities. Hulk already has a distinguished design with enjoyably ridiculous proportions, which could lead to a stylized version of Joe Fixit.
5Luna Snow - Agent Of Atlas
From A K-Pop Star To A Superhero Agent
Over the years after her debutin Marvel mobile video gameswithMarvel Future Fight,Luna Snowhas transitioned into the comics and joined other heroes in saving the world, such as when she was a pivotal member of the Agents Of Atlas. It was with the Agents Of Atlas that Luna gained a more traditional superhero uniform, fitting her role as an agent.
NetEase Games did design an appealing base design for Luna Snow, maintaining a K-Pop artist look that fits her character. However, her Agent Of Atlas suit deserves a chance to shine in the spotlight, especially since Luna is still a relatively obscure character.
4Venom - Mac Gargan
The Symbiote In One Of Its Scariest Forms
The Venom symbiote has bonded with many hosts and where Eddie Brock’s bond turns them into an anti-hero, Mac Gargan is the most accepting of the symbiote’s dark influence. He becomes a villain whojoins teams like the Thunderboltsand the Dark Avengers. It not only results in one of the most villainous versions of Venom, but also a design that is even more like a space monster.
The Eddie Brock version of Venom inMarvel Rivalsis a faithful recreation of how the character looks in the comics, so NetEase Games could probably do the same for Mac Gargan. As a bonus, Mac Gargan could have unique dialogues to show how much worse he is than his predecessor.
3Spider-Man - Big Time
Many Other Video Games Have Used The Neon-Lit Spidey
Of all the heroes, Spider-Man is a contender for having the most redesigns in Marvel comic history, thanks to his status as a flagship character. Among his most famous designs is the Big Time Spider-Man suit, which takes the traditional look of Spider-Man and gives it a black overhaul with neon symbols and eyes.
The suit is often nicknamed by fans as theTronversion of Spider-Man, which is an accurate comparison. It has been used ina number of Spider-Man gamesand even the defunctMarvel’s Avengersgame. Given the bombastic and stylish visuals inMarvel Rivals, it will likely fit alongside the other futuristic characters.
2Hawkeye - Old Man Hawkeye
The Sharpshooter Of The Post-Apocalypse
TheOld Man Hawkeyerun is often considered one of the best eras forHawkeyefor making the character feel more grounded as he survives an apocalyptic wasteland in the future. Hawkeye does feature one of thebest default costumes inMarvel Rivals, so fans would likely enjoy seeing the grizzled veteran hero as the opposite of the youthful version.
The skin could take inspiration from Soldier 76 fromOverwatch, who has a young variant in his selection of skins. It also wouldn’t be the first skin inMarvel Rivalsto show different ages for a character, with Thor defaulting as an older man but featuring younger alternate costumes.
1Black Panther - ‘98
The Character-Defining Comic And Suit For T’Challa
The popularity of Black Panther today can be partially traced to the 1998 run by Christopher Priest, who reinvented Black Panther for the better, leading the character to become a pop culture icon. With his cape, all-black uniform, and golden claws, the suit designed by Mark Texeira took the original design for Black Panther and updated it for the then-modern age.
It is a more subtle design, whereas the default suit inMarvel Rivalsis designed to fit the intergalactic take on Wakanda with a lot of technology in the costume, which fits. However, similar to Iron Man, the more down-to-earth design is important to the character’s history, which combined with theMarvel Rivalsart style could lead to a beloved alternate skin.
