15 Best Rogue Costumes in X-Men History

Anna Marie, also known as Rogue, debuted as a villain in Avengers Annual #10 in August 1981 and went on to become one of the most well-known X-Men members. Over the years, the mutant has stylishly worn several signature outfits that fans love. Moreover, Rogue has undergone perhaps the greatest number of redesigns among the X-Men in the Marvel Comics universe, changes often linked not only to her complicated romantic relationships with Magneto and Gambit but also to her state of mind and story events.

More than just a fashion statement, Rogue's suits and gloves also serve a practical purpose by preventing skin contact that could involuntarily trigger her absorption powers. Furthermore, she is one of the X-Men who has sported the most accessories, incorporating various jackets, hoodies, and bandanas into her outfits, items that have become staples of the character. While Rogue has had many classic designs, her modern looks are equally impressive, offering a vast wardrobe from which fans can choose their favorite.

Rogue's Savage Land Look

Uncanny X-Men #269 (1990) by Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, Art Thibert, Steve Buccellato, Tom Orzechowski and Tomoko Saito

Although it might not be considered a "costume" in the traditional sense, there is no doubt that Rogue's Savage Land look is one of the mutant's most popular, and not just because it shows much more skin than usual, and it's designed by Jim Lee. It is the perfect example of how Rogue would look as a "jungle girl," since the Savage Land was a harsh environment; wearing a tattered outfit made sense after a battle for survival.

As a damaged version of her standard costume, Rogue's look still features her signature yellow and green colors and the X-Men logo. She also wears a headband with her voluminous, flowing hair, which ties the whole design together. This isn't just the outfit that gives Rogue more freedom, being quite revealing, but it also marked the setting where she and Magneto connected for the first time.

Rogue's Age of Apocalypse

Astonishing X-Men #1–4 (1995) by Scott Lobdell, Joe Madureira, Tim Townsend, Dan Green, Steve Buccellato, Digital Chameleon and Chris Eliopoulos

In the Age of Apocalypse alternate reality (Earth-295), where Charles Xavier was killed, Magneto took up his dream and led a group of X-Men to fight Apocalypse. In this timeline, not only is Rogue a leader of the X-Men, but she is also married to Magneto. That's why her costume mirrors Magneto through the purple collar they both wear.

Breaking away from the classic voluminous, long-haired look of the 90s designed by Jim Lee, this version of Rogue adopted a short hairstyle, a look Joe Madureira reportedly based on Major Kusanagi from Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell. Rogue retained her signature yellow and green color scheme, though her bodysuit differed slightly by featuring puffed green oversleeves. Additionally, like Magneto, Rogue sometimes wore a flowing cape that added another distinctive touch to the costume.

Rogue's Green and White Costume Update

Mr. and Mrs. X #1 (2018) by Kelly Thompson, Oscar Bazaldua, and Frank D’Armata

Over the years, Rogue's modern green costume has undergone many updates, though the basic design remains essentially the same, whether featuring a hood or a cape. One of the best updates appeared in the Mr. and Mrs. X series, which follows Rogue and Gambit after their wedding during a chaotic honeymoon in space that ends up turning into an impromptu mission.

Although this Rogue costume retains the green-and-white color scheme and the hood, it's not a one-piece jumpsuit, making the top and bottom separate and featuring white lines along the edges that also cut across the body. The main accent of Rogue's suit is an "X" on the abdomen, along with black gloves and boots, which sometimes also appear dark green.

Rogue's Age of X Costume

X-Men: Legacy #245 (2011) by Mike Carey, Clay Mann, Jay Leisten, Brian Reber and Cory Petit

Alternate realities in X-Men not only bring excellent stories but also fantastic costumes, and Rogue is no exception. Marvel’s Age of X introduced a striking redesign for Rogue, one befitting her role in the dystopian reality created by Legion. She was known as "Legacy" and a member of the resistance defending Fortress X from humanity.

Rogue was tasked with absorbing the final thoughts and memories of every fallen mutant, which also made her known as "The Reaper," and she carried the collective memory of the mutant race. Rogue wore a black bodysuit accented by fluorescent green in the lower half, silver boots, and a long black cloak with a hood. A grim, serious style that reflected Rogue's role in the resistance, as well as her compromised mental state following the events of Age of X.

Rogue's Shi'ar Mining Suit

Uncanny X-Men #342 (1997) by Scott Lobdell, Joe MadureiraInker, Tim Townsend, Steve Buccellato and Richard Starkings

Yellow and green may be Rogue's signature colors, but in Uncanny X-Men #342, the mutant proves that pink suits her just as well. Rogue's pink space look is actually a Shi'ar mining uniform, which debuted during the story arc surrounding The Trial of Gambit, when Rogue was dragged into space by Gladiator, along with Beast, Bishop, Gambit, Joseph, and Trish Tilby, to help the Shi'ar empire.

The suit is predominantly pink but features yellow patterns along the sides and metallic details that give it a space-age look. Furthermore, this spacesuit generated a force shield that allowed Rogue to touch others without accidentally triggering her absorption powers. Although many fans might not be particularly enthusiastic about it, given that the design departs significantly from her usual attire, Rogue wore this Shi'ar suit for several issues and even appeared in the game X-Men: Mutant Academy 2.

Rogue's X-Extreme X-Men Red-And-Black Costume

X-Treme X-Men (2001-2004) by Chris Claremont, Salvador Larroca, Liquid!, Tom Orzechowski

During a rocky time in her life, Rogue went way out of her color comfort zone. Donning a red and black suit in X-Treme X-Men, this marked one of the few suits she wears that doesn't have a green base. This is highly reflective of her tumultuous life at this point, during a separation from Gambit. While not one of her best looks, it does show how recognizable Rogue can be in an alternate color.

Red is definitely not her color, but playing with color is an important part of heroes' lives, particularly the X-Men. This outfit marked a time when Rogue needed to do some soul-searching and have personal growth, leaning more on friends like Storm to help her find her way forward. Though bizarre, it is a fitting look for Rogue's character and arc for the time.

Rogue's X-Men: Revolution Era Suit

X-Men Vol. 2 #100 (2000) by Chris Claremont, Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales, Liquid!, Richard Starkings

The X-Men frequently have team-based uniforms with a few individual accents. This was one of those eras, with the X across the chest being an important uniform detail. The best part about this suit is the yellow and green that are staples of Rogue's look. They are both very bright and distinguishable, not overpowering each other. There's a good balance with it that isn't always present within X-Men suits.

Nonetheless, it isn't nearly as sleek as some of Rogue's later outfits, including ones that similarly have X logos on them. It wouldn't be until later that Rogue would return to her independent style as she grew into bigger leadership roles. This point in her journey still marks one of her younger periods, focused on being a contributing member of the X-Men rather than as one of the most influential leaders.

Rogue's Iconic Trench Coat

X-Men Vol. 2 #157 (2004): Chuck Austen, Salvador Larocca, Danny Miki, Udon, Rus Wooton

This Rogue costume is primarily marked by the addition of a trench coat as an accent. This marks a shift away from the cropped jacket that had been a staple of her look in the 1990s. Once again having a strained relationship with Gambit, it's curious that a staple of his wardrobe would end up as part of her signature look in this era. While she maintains her green and yellow colors, they frequently appear a bit more subdued.

Rogue plays a more prominent role in the team but is still trying to find her footing given the struggles she faces. It's functional but doesn't stand out among her other looks. Though she maintains part of her classic suit, her look is reflective of her trying to hold her teammates together against a tough opponent that impacts and impedes their teamwork.

Rogue's Mid-80s Outback Era

Uncanny X-Men Vol.1 #229 (1988): Chris Claremont, Marc Silvestri, Dan Green, Glynis Oliver, Tom Orzechowski

Rogue went through several costumes in her first decade, including a green and black suit marking the X-Men's move to Australia. Taking over the Reaver's headquarters, the team underwent this big global shift during Uncanny X-Men. At this time, Rogue shifted her fashion from her debut villain period to full-blown 80s in Uncanny X-Men #229, moving away from the previous green and black suit she tried in the series.

Ditching the crop top for a more solid look, this suit has a much better balance between the black and green. It is also far more practical. Green gloves returned to Rogue's sleeves and her hair grew in volume, moving closer towards her defining hairstyle. Even when it gets tattered on the field, it still looks good and makes her easy to recognize next to her teammates and foes.

Rogue's X-Men Legacy

X-Men Legacy Annual #1 (2009) and X-Men Legacy #228 (2009) by Mike Carey, Daniel Acuna, Cory Petit

X-Men Legacy introduced a look that modernized her vintage-inspired costume that preceded it. Changing from a highly independent leader to a counselor, her look similarly adjusted. Stepping back in intensity, the suit is more traditional to X-Men team suits, highlighting X accents throughout it. It also simplifies her overall look by removing the hood and cloak she previously had. This is replaced with a white scarf that perfectly accents the suit and her signature bangs.

This era also sees her pulling her hair back more, giving the appearance of a more collected version of the heroine for her new responsibilities. However, Rogue is just as powerful as she's ever been, which she readily demonstrates when the opportunity arises. Once more, she's in a position where she has to focus on being a team player as others take the lead.