Favorite Psylocke costume. [Archive] - Comic Book Resources Forums

bakla

10-10-2005, 10:33 AM

I voted for the dragon outfit, but I agree with Blackcat - I think all her outfits are lacking. Her 'iconic' ninja look is such an Elektra rip-off it doesn't count as an original look to me. And the dragon outift is inappropriate in my kind, because while she may have a Chinese body (yes, Claremont has said she's got a Chinese body, not Japanese), her personality is still that of a Brit. The dragon just looks too theme-park Asian to me, even if the design (for me) is better than the others.

Lawrence

10-10-2005, 12:39 PM

So Kwannon isn't Japanese? It sort of makes sense as Psylocke was named lady Mandarin.

Or do you mean the new body that she was resurrected in?

Grimm

10-10-2005, 12:42 PM

The purple teddy she wore often in the Outback.

Whaddya mean that's not a costume?

Lawrence

10-10-2005, 12:45 PM

Also, does anyone have a link to the HoM costume?

Davideaux

10-10-2005, 12:48 PM

#2, the pink thing. Very feminine.

fishtaco

10-10-2005, 01:52 PM

I am voting for her armor thing. The recent HoM dragon costume, and her costume when she first joined the X-Men in Uncanny X-Men 213 are runner ups.

Betsy's favorite costume is probably her ninja one. Her ninja costume was a symbol of her reaching her goal in becoming a real warrior, as was transforming into an Asian, since British ninjas would be silly (Uncanny X-Men Annual 11, Uncanny X-Men 256).

DDM

10-10-2005, 01:58 PM

Although I liked Psylocke's original pink Alan Davis costume & Marc Silvestri purple armor, I voted for the Elektra ninja costume. Psylocke just became the ultimate woman warrior as a ninja telepath. I still miss her psychic knife...

bakla

10-10-2005, 04:08 PM

So Kwannon isn't Japanese? It sort of makes sense as Psylocke was named lady Mandarin.

Or do you mean the new body that she was resurrected in?
I read a post by CC (probably reprinted here in the "CC Posts thread") something to the effect that the Japanese had indentured Chinese servants. Plus, isn't The Mandarin Chinese? So, when she was first transformed into an Asian woman, I gathered from the post thaat she was actually ressurrected as aChinese woman. The whole Kwannon thing probably wasn't researched against Claremont's logic.

Domo Goddess

10-10-2005, 05:54 PM

I really like her pink outfit, the purple armor, and her current HofM
costume.

Madrox84

10-10-2005, 05:59 PM

I voted for the X-Treme X-Men costume... I loved Salvador Larroca's designs...

jcp011c

10-10-2005, 06:10 PM

The body armor and cape during the Australian period. A telepath should be a bit mysterious looking, not skin-tight body suits, bikini-thongs or hot pink dresses. Plus, she passed herself off as mysterious in personality as well and it just seemed to fit with her attitude best.
Far second choice - the ninja bikini thong from the Blue Team. while not mysterious in the least, it was...um..interesting. Even for someone who's not into checking out cleavage.

Nightcrawler

10-10-2005, 06:24 PM

The body armour is good, very original.

jadegiant77

10-11-2005, 02:08 PM

the ninja wrap costume. I t was so awesome!

Gaveedra 6

10-11-2005, 02:32 PM

I voted for the recent dragon costume. I thought it was a really beautiful design, even if we will probably never see it again.

In the past, I liked the armor look, but I'm glad she moved on. It had a tendency to look a little D&D for my tastes.

One look Psylocke had, which isn't listed here, is the shadowy form she took after being transformed by the Crimson Dawn. I guess it was technically just an astral form, but it looked awesome, and I wish we got to see more of it.

here it is:
http://psylocke.club.fr/gallerie/crimson/176.jpg

georgebeard

10-11-2005, 10:23 PM

The ninja costume by Jim Lee still stands out for me. :D :D :D

Erik Lehnsherr

10-12-2005, 07:20 PM

The Blue team outfit made her stand out from everyone else. It's her best image to date.

Avalanche

10-12-2005, 07:28 PM

Right now I'm really digging the HoM costume. I think it has a really awesome look to it. I love the dragon on the front. I don't know, it just seems more like Psylocke, and it really fits her more than any other costume in my opinion... However, her ninja outfit is just classic, and can't be ignored. But I went ahead and voted for the HoM costume. I hope she keeps it for a long time.

crystalline green

10-12-2005, 07:52 PM

This is a tough one. While there are a few I'm sentimental about, most of her get ups are pretty horrid. For me it's kind of a toss up between her original pink Davis designed number (because it look genteel and feminine next to Rogue and Storm's outfits. Every team needs a girly-girl) and her current pink dragon one. While I think the look needs some tweaking, I'm going with the pink dragon one. It's a nice blend of of her best elements: a sleek and stealthy look that still manages to be a bit refined and glamorous. Sexy without giving away too much like the thongs and garters she sported in the past. I would love to see Larocca draw her in this outfit. Much as I like Bachalo he makes her look a bit hippy in it.

Absolut_Fresh

10-13-2005, 08:00 AM

mmm, the armor and cape! totally kick ass! i liked the duplicity it gave the character; powerful in mind but weak in body and needing protection.

Arrjay

10-13-2005, 08:05 AM

I voted for the X-Treme X-Men one. Closely followed by the Blueteam one.

iceman rocks

10-13-2005, 10:29 AM

I voted x-treme x-men she was well hot in that uniforms and she looked like a real babe fighter. i loved all the x-treme uniforms.

TrickyDisco

10-13-2005, 04:15 PM

I'll have to go with the Jim Lee ninja costume. Old skool and sexay!

Smokin' J

10-14-2005, 09:21 AM

http://www.uncannyxmen.net/images/spotlight/psylocke-bigcostume5.jpg
I like this outfit from when I reading the x books. I also like outfit below, very cool...
http://www.uncannyxmen.net/images/spotlight/psylocke-bigcostume7.jpg

Indigo Al

10-14-2005, 09:45 AM

The thong, and the stiletto heel boots.

Let a Bad Girl be a Bad Girl.

Boozier

10-14-2005, 04:37 PM

I like this outfit from when I reading the x books. I also like outfit below, very cool...
http://www.uncannyxmen.net/images/spotlight/psylocke-bigcostume7.jpg

See? Now, that's hot!

heretic

10-16-2005, 05:46 AM

Sorry, the Elektra rip-off was even worse than the HorriblePinkThing. What is even worse is that she has not gotten away from the Dragon Lady shtick since (I see where the cloak would get in the way these days, but try for some manner of practicality here).

HTG

Telekinetic

11-15-2006, 06:23 PM

love the xtreme xmen outfit!

We R. Venom

11-15-2006, 06:50 PM

I Like Jim Lee's design the most. Probably cuz i saw tht one first lol.

Affinity

11-15-2006, 08:22 PM

I love the dragon costume. I think Bachalo did a great job.

Silvestri made the Outback costume gorgeous, though.

Will.S

11-15-2006, 09:41 PM

1) X-Treme

2) House of M Dragon pattern

3) Revolution

Novaya Havoc

11-15-2006, 10:56 PM

It's all about the body armor. I liked the fact that a telepath was weak physically and needed a costume to offset that handicap.

It was pretty smart on the part of that creative team -- whoever dreamed it up. So I voted for that look. Not the most physically appealing or striking, but IMO the best costume I've seen in terms of character.

Frodo-X

11-15-2006, 11:04 PM

I voted Ninja. It's not practical, but sure is damn nice to look at.:p

dazzlerfan

11-16-2006, 12:31 AM

Ninja outfit is the best, but none are really that good.

Weapon Ick

11-16-2006, 12:42 AM

Although Psylocke's ninja wedgie one piece is really not the best choice for combat I had to vote for it. Seeing her in that outfit was the only thing that made my jr. high years bearable.

The Sword Is Drawn

11-16-2006, 12:52 AM

Outback body armour every time. I got so bored with the nionja garb and Japanese body in the 90s. Heck even Chris Claremont's bored of it now.

That JonoGuy

11-16-2006, 01:17 AM

There is only one definitive costume for Psylocke in my eyes and that is her first X-men costume. I don't know exactly why, but I love it.

Metallurgique

11-16-2006, 06:15 AM

The body-armor/cape is my favorite. I started to really dislike Betsy after she became a Ninja, and I always thought that her ninja costume was overly lascivious.

Hi-Fi

11-16-2006, 07:05 AM

Body armor with cape all the way!!

Mikl C

11-16-2006, 07:28 AM

Big stompin' purple and pink body armour baby!

Gene M.

11-16-2006, 07:44 AM

Every step 'a the way, it's the super-stereotypical HoM dragon lady outfit. It's the bee's knees.

The Sword Is Drawn

11-16-2006, 07:46 AM

Novaya Havoc

11-16-2006, 07:51 AM

You see the Purple armour appears the most popular. Her British body has been most popular on here as well.

It just annoys me that Marvel wont allow either to reoccur, purely because they overpublicised her ninja form in the 90s. Stupid.

For me, it's not about the body, it's about the use of powers. Psylocke changed because Jean Grey returned. You can have two physically weak telepaths, so instead they made Psylocke the AGGRESSIVE, HANDS-ON PSYCHIC KNIFE WARRIOR, and Jean got to stay as-is.

Same thing happened to Emma Frost to a lesser extent. She became super-indestructible diamond warrior. But at least she kept her Emma-ness.

I just think Psylocke was more interesting when she had to provide defenses for her physical handicaps in battle. It was a good power dynamic. The body/race had little to do with it.

The Mirrorball Man

11-16-2006, 07:52 AM

I think now is the perfect time to draw your attention to my ninja Psylocke in purple armor (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/42599765/) redesign! :D

Novaya Havoc

11-16-2006, 07:54 AM

I think now is the perfect time to draw your attention to my ninja Psylocke in purple armor (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/42599765/) redesign! :D

Cool piece, but I really don't see the armor.

The Sword Is Drawn

11-16-2006, 07:57 AM

I think now is the perfect time to draw your attention to my ninja Psylocke in purple armor (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/42599765/) redesign! :D

Liking that redesign. Homage to the old with a dash of the new. Good work, sir.

The Mirrorball Man

11-16-2006, 08:12 AM

Cool piece, but I really don't see the armor.
Um... Actually, you're right. Let's just say that it's more of an armor than the regular ninja swimsuit. :o :D

Liking that redesign. Homage to the old with a dash of the new. Good work, sir.
Thank you! ;)

Faded

11-16-2006, 08:31 AM

I haven't really liked any of her designs, though that Astral Form she had from the Crimson Dawn was pretty striking. Too bad the story/powers from that idea wasn't too great.

kel25

11-16-2006, 09:54 AM

My favorite's not on the list. AoA costume, it's the only thing I liked about that revisit.

Babylon23

11-17-2006, 01:18 AM

Definitely the purple Outback armour for me. I'd love to see Betsy back in her British body, and back in this costume. The only ninja-Betsy look I like is the HoM dragon costume.

xmanson

11-17-2006, 08:57 AM

I really love the basic blue and yellow costume, and Davis made it look amazing on Uncanny last year.

TROUBLEZ

11-17-2006, 09:55 PM

I'm torn between Ninja Betsy/Wannabe Elektra and Xtreme X-Men Psylocke.

Affinity

11-18-2006, 08:02 AM

X-Treme was like a cleaned up version with more substance. I think I liked it, but the Dragon one is easily my favorite. If they added a leg it would be great.

Kid Seven

11-18-2006, 10:39 AM

Go body armor! Wow, a lot of people (other than me) voted for this one. I'd like to see an update of it, I think it's absolutely a viable costume still.

fishtaco

11-18-2006, 03:30 PM

For me, it's not about the body, it's about the use of powers. Psylocke changed because Jean Grey returned. You can have two physically weak telepaths, so instead they made Psylocke the AGGRESSIVE, HANDS-ON PSYCHIC KNIFE WARRIOR, and Jean got to stay as-is.Well, when Betsy transformed in Uncanny X-Men #256, it was because she always wanted to be able to fight physically (and mentally). That issue was published long after Jean returned in 1986. Betsy didn't even appear in an American Marvel comic until after Jean returned. The characters were in seperate books, too. The first time we saw them together in Inferno, I didn't really notice many similarities. They were both telepaths. That's it. Professor X and Phoenix (Rachel) were both telepaths who were weak at hand-to-hand combat, too. Also, Claremont didn't know at the time that Jean (and the rest of X-Factor) were going to rejoin the team, so I don't think he was concerned with creating more distinction between the two characters. Sure, they were both telepaths and didn't have a lot of hand-to-hand combat experience, but they were still both very different characters in terms of personality/characterization, appearance, origin and role. I think the psychic knife idea was there because it looked cool. It also provided an exit for reverting Betsy to type (yeah, call it a plot device, but it still served more of a purpose(s) later on) :)

DDM

11-18-2006, 03:50 PM

Well, when Betsy transformed in Uncanny X-Men #256, it was because she always wanted to be able to fight physically (and mentally). That issue was published long after Jean returned in 1986. Betsy didn't even appear in an American Marvel comic until after Jean returned. The characters were in seperate books, too. The first time we saw them together in Inferno, I didn't really notice many similarities. They were both telepaths. That's it. Professor X and Phoenix (Rachel) were both telepaths who were weak at hand-to-hand combat, too. Also, Claremont didn't know at the time that Jean (and the rest of X-Factor) were going to rejoin the team, so I don't think he was concerned with creating more distinction between the two characters. Sure, they were both telepaths and didn't have a lot of hand-to-hand combat experience, but they were still both very different characters in terms of personality/characterization, appearance, origin and role. I think the psychic knife idea was there because it looked cool. It also provided an exit for reverting Betsy to type (yeah, call it a plot device, but it still served more of a purpose(s) later on) :)

When Psylocke first met Marvel Girl (Jean Grey), it was during Uncanny X-Men #242-243 & X-Factor #38-39; at this time, Marvel Girl only possessed her telekinesis. Psylocke used Jean to augment her own telepathy since the Inferno created incredible "psionic static" (probably caused by the Goblin Queen's link to Limbo to harness N'Astrigh's prime spell to transform Manhattan Island into a demon city).

Psylocke & Jean Grey are not close at all. They are more aquaintances at best.

fishtaco

11-18-2006, 05:17 PM

When Psylocke first met Marvel Girl (Jean Grey), it was during Uncanny X-Men #242-243 & X-Factor #38-39; at this time, Marvel Girl only possessed her telekinesis. Psylocke used Jean to augment her own telepathy since the Inferno created incredible "psionic static" (probably caused by the Goblin Queen's link to Limbo to harness N'Astrigh's prime spell to transform Manhattan Island into a demon city).

Psylocke & Jean Grey are not close at all. They are more aquaintances at best.I know that. I meant at different points in time. Yeah, I phrased that wrong.

Mikl C

11-18-2006, 05:20 PM

Meh. Jean and Betsy bonded some when they were training together. I wouldn't say BFFS but just acquaintances is harsh.

Will.S

11-19-2006, 09:03 AM

I like how fishtaco and DDM are trying to out reference each other.

Telekinetic

11-19-2006, 10:36 AM

i think salvador larroca was is the only artist that made her xtreme outfit so great!

fishtaco

11-19-2006, 11:12 AM

i think salvador larroca was is the only artist that made her xtreme outfit so great!Salvador Larroca was the only artist to draw Psylocke in X-Treme X-Men. :p

Atom_basher

11-19-2006, 11:44 AM

I liked her her house of M costume more than anything shes ever worn

Mariah

11-19-2006, 02:27 PM

I liked her her house of M costume more than anything shes ever worn
Yes, since Marvel insists on making her a dragon lady, then she might as well have a huge dragon on it.

Death's Head 2.0

11-20-2006, 08:38 AM

Tge Australian period body armour, for me. She stood out in that.

I'm not saying she didn't in the leather ninja costume, but, what can I say. Sometimes I prefer a little more subtlety in my women...

She is was sexy high class bitch though.:D

Sgt. Preston

11-20-2006, 02:14 PM

I like the ninja costume best, especially the way Bachalo drew it on CC's latest run.

Zombienorthstar

11-20-2006, 03:01 PM

The dragon costume was too shortlived im kinda dissapointed it didnt stay around longer.

Telekinetic

11-20-2006, 03:21 PM

im glad that one didnt last IMO it just didnt suit her.

NickThompson

11-21-2006, 08:01 PM

I guess http://www.uncannyxmen.net/images/costume/psylocke-bigcostume7.jpg

Leogam

04-26-2009, 12:05 PM

bump up.....................

RickyD410

04-26-2009, 01:18 PM

I went with the body armor costume. I've never actually seen her in it, but I think it looks cool. Even though her iconic look is the ninja one.

coveredinbees

04-26-2009, 02:02 PM

Gotta be the dragon.

Dagger

04-26-2009, 02:23 PM

I liked the thong costume when it first debuted, but after awhile it just got too trashy. I like Revanche's costume better. Not the original armour, but the costume she designed from it.

Dagger

04-26-2009, 02:24 PM

Here it is.
50998

CmX

04-26-2009, 02:43 PM

I really liked Grummett's New Exiles costume. Although I hated that team and it's plots the only thing good that came from it was her outfit! Shame it's already dropped completely and she's instantly back in the hand outfit. :(

Beni

04-26-2009, 04:02 PM

I voted for the X-Treme costume.. because with her body she should be proud of it :cool:

CmX

04-26-2009, 04:14 PM

I voted for the X-Treme costume.. because with her body she should be proud of it :cool:

I liked the Xtreme costume a lot also. Even though it was a sluttier version of the hand outfit haha With the lingerie straps and more flesh revealed on her left side. But the color, details and haircut was really cute.

drwho

04-26-2009, 04:39 PM

the lady mandarin outfit was cool im surprised it had such low votes.

Justin K.

04-26-2009, 05:42 PM

British Betsy in the Lady Mandarin Armor would be a dream to see.

psychic_therapy

04-26-2009, 05:45 PM

Ninja outfit is awesome on many levels.

peopleofpaper

04-26-2009, 06:13 PM

Even though she's my favorite character, I think I'm over the ninja look. I would rather never see her again in the dark blue bathing suit + red belt.

Beni

04-26-2009, 07:24 PM

I liked the Xtreme costume a lot also. Even though it was a sluttier version of the hand outfit haha With the lingerie straps and more flesh revealed on her left side. But the color, details and haircut was really cute.

Yes! It was very.. confident. She shows that she is proud of her physical appearance and is very confident.

CmX

04-26-2009, 07:34 PM

Yes! It was very.. confident. She shows that she is proud of her physical appearance and is very confident.

Maybe she doesn't care since it isn't her body! lol I wish she'd go back to her British body for good though. Since she was supposedly world famous for her beauty and it's a shame she's in some random woman's body. She has no identity now IMO. That's probably why I dislike Kwannon's body.

Beni

04-26-2009, 07:36 PM

Maybe she doesn't care since it isn't her body! lol I wish she'd go back to her British body for good though. Since she was supposedly world famous for her beauty and it's a shame she's in some random woman's body. She has no identity now IMO. That's probably why I dislike Kwannon's body.

That is true too! I did not think of that. If I was in, a supermodel's body? I would use a bikini all the time :biggrin:

It seems weird that she was a model as a British person, but Kwannon probably was not.

CmX

04-26-2009, 07:43 PM

That is true too! I did not think of that. If I was in, a supermodel's body? I would use a bikini all the time :biggrin:

It seems weird that she was a model as a British person, but Kwannon probably was not.

lol No Kwannon was not a model. But even so Betsy in Kwannon's body was still viewed as a sex symbol and her beauty was still often mentioned on panel. Either way I still prefer her original body rather than her Asian one.

Beni

04-28-2009, 02:05 AM

lol No Kwannon was not a model. But even so Betsy in Kwannon's body was still viewed as a sex symbol and her beauty was still often mentioned on panel. Either way I still prefer her original body rather than her Asian one.

I like Psylocke in the asian form, but agree that she should go back to her original form sometime. I wonder if the Xtreme costume would be appropriate or awkward for British Betsy?