Bronze Age Beginnings

Friday 3 August 2012

Mirror mirror...who is the fairest heroine of them all?


While The Winsome Wasp was Marvel’s go to heroine for fashion and frivolity, during the Bronze Age even Marvel’s most liberated ladies were never far from a full length mirror when trying on a stylish new outfit.

Presented here for your delectation, three heroines making their stunning debut in a trio of daring costumes. 

The Black Widow


Designed by John Romita Sr for Natasha Romanoff; appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #86 July 1970

Valkyrie


Designed by John Byrne for Brunnhilde; appearing in The Defenders #40 October 1976

Ms Marvel


Designed by Dave Cockrum for Carol Danvers; appearing in Ms Marvel #20 October 1978

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