The MCU is poised to bring theX-Menback into the live-action space in a way that will inject some much-needed new blood into this sprawling silver screen saga, with Ororo Munroe, akaStorm, being a staple mutant hero who deserves another shot at Hollywood fame. In new cosplay featuring this iconic Omega-level mutant,Storm gets a real-world designthat could become her official look in the MCU, proving there’s much left to explore in how this character can look in the movies.
Recently brought to life by Shaya (@theshayaverse) on Instagram, this Storm cosplay, along with all the others Shaya has designed, created, and worn over the years, shows just how talented the fan community can be when developing costumes for characters they resonate with.
Previously dressing asSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s Jessica Drew, Shaya has also delved into the worlds of video games and anime with her spot-on costumes ofCastlevania’s Alucard,Chainsaw Man’s Power,Jujutsu Kaisen’s Suguru Geto, and even her unique take onTransformers’ Optimus Prime bolstering Shaya’s cosplay resume with impressive custom designs that fans can truly appreciate.
New Storm Cosplay Shows Exactly What the McU’s Version of the Character Should Look Like
Cosplay Design by Shaya (@theshayaverse)
An Omega-level mutant, or a mutant whose mastery over their specific power has no definable limit that can be surpassed by anyone other than themselves,Storm’s weather-based abilities are a force to be reckoned no matter how she chooses to wield them. Capable of unleashing hell at a moment’s notice, Storm can use her powers to conjure debilitating lightning storms, high winds, flood waters, climate-altering weather pattern changes, and more, withStorm’s wardrobe of iconic costumes— like her punk-rock look, all-white shoulder-padded suit, and recent “Brutal Storm” design — adding some style to her role as a leader of the X-Men.
X-Men Unveils Storm’s Most Badass Suit in Ages, Giving Her a Taste of Vibranium Power
As the X-Men icon Storm evolves beyond her mortal trappings into the Eternal Storm, the beloved hero will don an epic new Vibranium Armor.
Beautifully shot and edited by cosplay photographer extraordinaire Mark (@nycosplayer),Shaya stuns as she glances down the barrel of the camera in full Storm gear, her all-white hair, eyes, and hint of weather powers gathering at her fingertips, selling thislive-action X-Men lookto the fullest. Wearing a black top with a comic-accurate black hairband, Shaya adds gold shoulder pads, neck jewelry, wrist accents, and an upper chest design that help the rest of her look pop, with the second image in the post showing Shaya’s costume in profile, further proving that this look could easily work in the MCU.
Storm Has Been Given Multiple Live-Action Designs Before That Were Hit or Miss
Photography and Edit by Mark (@nycosplayer)
ThoughStorm has already had a pair of live-action portrayalsinX-Men’s Halle BerryandX-Men: Apocalypse’s Alexandra Shipp, neither has come close to fully capturing the comic-accurate look or feel of this iconic mutant hero, leaving cosplay talents like Shaya (@theshayaverse) to do the hard work of crafting a real-world design that does Storm’s character justice while acting as inspiration for her next big screen appearance. TheX-Menwill arrive in the MCU soon enough, so here’s hoping that whenStormmakes her inevitable debut onscreen, she arrives wielding her Omega-level powers while wearing this awesome Omega-level costume too.
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
