Last year’s Hellfire Gala was a massive success for the X-Men, which is why Marvel is revisiting the event of the year with X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1. The 72-page one-shot will see not only the X-Men, but other heroes and villains from all corners of the Marvel Universe don high-fashion outfits. Artist Russell Dauterman has designed 11 of these costumes, and Marvel has granted fans the first look at these redesigns that feature fashionable suits for Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Black Widow, Wolverine, Scarlet Witch, and more. These costumes will also appear on variant covers debuting in June.
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“I’m so thrilled to do all this design work!” Dauterman told Marvel.com. “My general thought with the Gala designs is that they should be high fashion super hero costumes — looks that reflect the characters’ personalities, and could work on a runway or a battlefield.”
Dauterman’s design sheets for Wolverine (Laura Kinney), Scarlet Witch, Doctor Doom, She-Hulk, Gambit, Black Widow, Spider-Man, Havok, Iceman, Synch, and Magik are below. X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1 comes from the creative team of writer Gerry Duggan and artists Russell Dauterman, Matteo Lolli, C.F. Villa, and Kris Anka. The one-shot arrives in stores on June 29th.
Wolverine
“I went for a pop-punk vibe with Laura’s design — Rina Sawayama, Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, mixed with Frank Quitely’s very cool New X-Men aesthetic,” Dauterman reveals.
Scarlet Witch
“Wanda is one of my favorite characters, so I jumped at the chance to design her!” Dauterman recalls. “I leaned into magical iconography and referenced a few of Scarlet Witch’s past costumes — plus nods to her son Wiccan, and to her sister Polaris (from the MAGNETO: DARK SEDUCTION era).”
Doctor Doom
“Doom is pretty over-the-top generally, so I picked fashion elements to heighten that — going for a baroque, regal look,” Dauterman explains. “He’s got a heavy fur cloak with train, a Roman toga-inspired sash, and a more decorative mask.”
She-Hulk
“I designed a Chanel-inspired logo symbol for Jen — and tried to emphasize her muscles by contrasting them with delicate things: flowy fabric, thin heels, pearls,” Dauterman says.
Gambit
“I tried to strike a balance between sexy and sleazy — an even more rakish take on Gambit’s classic costume,” Dauterman explains.
Black Widow
“I did some variations of this as a dress, but I like it best as a catsuit — sleek and sexy, but also stealthy,” Dauterman recalls. “The face covering is a nod to Natasha’s look in her first appearance.”
Spider-Man
“This is meant to be a more dramatic, futuristic version of a Spider-Man costume,” Dauterman says. “The bodysuit recedes in darkness, so the glowing spider symbol and geometric accents pop.”
Marvel also teases that fans should check out Free Comic Book Day: X-Men/Avengers on May 7th to get a glimpse at what Spider-Man will be up to.
Havok
“This look merges Alex’s classic black-and-white costume with his 90s X-Factor look—I love that costume!” Dauterman shares. “The ridges on the sleeves and shoes are meant to reference the rings of Havok’s powers, and the X at the neck echoes a bowtie.”
Iceman
“Iceman’s jumpsuit and boots are ice, an extension of his body, instead of clothes on top,” Dauterman explains. “I wanted Bobby to have something slick and chic — inspired by Versace.”
Synch
“I wanted to give Synch a costume that referenced his powers, and felt modern. Plus, I think red is his color — and a nod to Generation X,” Dauterman reveals.
Magik
“A Darkchild pantsuit! I wanted to play with Illyana’s demon imagery — with a Mugler, Gaga, McQueen twist,” Dauterman says.
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