Summary
- Marvel Rivals has the potential to have a plethora of alternate costumes for heroes, including iconic looks like Iron Man's Mark 1 suit.
- Fans can anticipate classic designs like Magneto's X-Man suit or modern favorites like Captain America's Secret Avengers outfit.
- The game could introduce unique skins such as Punisher's War Machine look or Hulk's Joe Fixit persona for added visual flair.
Alternate costumes for superheroes are almost always something to look forward to and Marvel Rivals is 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.
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From Avengers to X-Men, the characters in Marvel Rivals have 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 of Marvel Rivals which has already won the hearts of many gamers.
10 Iron Man - Mark 1
Built In A Cave With A Box Of Scraps
- Suit First Appearance: Tales Of Suspense #39
- Creators: Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck
As much as fans love the ultra-advanced Iron Man suits 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 the most 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. If Marvel Rivals can 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.
9 Magneto - X-Man
When Magneto Was On The Side Of Good
- Suit First Appearance: The Uncanny X-Men #200
- Creators: Chris Claremont, John Romita Jr.
Part of what makes Magneto such an interesting character is that he can be as much of a hero as 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 in Marvel Rivals.
8 Captain America - Secret Avengers
Even The MCU Knew How Good This Suit Was
- Suit First Appearance: Secret Avengers #1
- Creators: Ed Brubaker, Mike Deodato Jr.
Introduced in 2010, the all-blue and silver suit for Captain America in Secret Avengers comics quickly became a fan-favorite for the leader of the Avengers. This is especially the case when the suit was translated to live-action in Captain 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 in Marvel Rivals is that his alternate suits, while visually impressive, lack any of Captain America's style. With the Secret Avengers suit, Marvel Rivals can bring it to life with the signature art style while providing a true-to-form suit that would appeal to fans of Captain America.
7 The Punisher - War Machine
Frank Castle Was A Scary Replacement For Rhodey
- Suit First Appearance: The Punisher #218 (2017)
- Creators: Matthew Rosenberg, Guiu Vilanova
As The Punisher, the player has many guns at their disposal to take on nearly any challenge, including a multi-gun exosuit for his powerful ultimate ability that 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.
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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.
6 Hulk - Joe Fixit
The Hulk Could Smash Other Players With Some Style
- Suit First Appearance: The Incredible Hulk #347
- Creators: Peter David, Jeff Purves
Hulk already features his Gladiator design from the Planet Hulk and World War Hulk storyline, 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 gangster straight out of the 1930s, akin to a Dick Tracy villain.
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.
5 Luna Snow - Agent Of Atlas
From A K-Pop Star To A Superhero Agent
- Suit First Appearance: War Of The Realms: New Agents Of Atlas #1
- Creators: Greg Pak, Gang Hyuk Lim
Over the years after her debut in Marvel mobile video games with Marvel Future Fight, Luna Snow has 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.
4 Venom - Mac Gargan
The Symbiote In One Of Its Scariest Forms
- Suit First Appearance: Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #10
- Creators: Mark Millar, Terry Dodson
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 who joins teams like the Thunderbolts and 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.
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While there may be a limited selection, some Marvel and Spider-Man games allow players to experience the thrills and action of becoming Venom.
The Eddie Brock version of Venom in Marvel Rivals is 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.
3 Spider-Man - Big Time
Many Other Video Games Have Used The Neon-Lit Spidey
- Suit First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #650
- Creators: Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos
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 the Tron version of Spider-Man, which is an accurate comparison. It has been used in a number of Spider-Man games and even the defunct Marvel's Avengers game. Given the bombastic and stylish visuals in Marvel Rivals, it will likely fit alongside the other futuristic characters.
2 Hawkeye - Old Man Hawkeye
The Sharpshooter Of The Post-Apocalypse
- Suit First Appearance: Old Man Hawkeye
- Creators: Ethan Sacks, Marco Checchetto
The Old Man Hawkeye run is often considered one of the best eras for Hawkeye for making the character feel more grounded as he survives an apocalyptic wasteland in the future. Hawkeye does feature one of the best default costumes in Marvel 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 from Overwatch, who has a young variant in his selection of skins. It also wouldn't be the first skin in Marvel Rivals to show different ages for a character, with Thor defaulting as an older man but featuring younger alternate costumes.
1 Black Panther - '98
The Character-Defining Comic And Suit For T'Challa
- Suit First Appearance: Black Panther #1 (1998)
- Creators: Christopher Priest, Mark Texeira
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 in Marvel Rivals is 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 the Marvel Rivals art style could lead to a beloved alternate skin.
Marvel Rivals
- Released
- December 6, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
