Emma Frost’s 5 Most Controversial Looks, Ranked

We love a White Queen resplendent in her dominating glory, and for our Emma Frost, a powerful mutant telepath in the X-Men, she's not one to shy from courting controversy, particularly with her outfit choices. No wardrobe malfunctions (yet); but most recently, people have lamented that she's 'too gaudy' and 'too sexy' a la her Marvel Rivals X-Revolution costume reveal.

In spite of all the uproar, you cannot deny that she not only has a sultry style but profound substance as well. We know her to be a complex character. Where once she was a villain, today, our heroine is often found teaching at Xavier's school and mentoring the youths of tomorrow — when she isn't fighting evil foes.

Ultimately, time-and-again, it's her iconic eye-catching outfits that grab our attention. Her snow-white wardrobe is the stuff of sartorial awe, with an aesthetic allure that is form-fitting, luxurious, and unapologetically revealing. Her multifaceted demeanor is depicted in her style that spans from pristine & posh to femme & futurist.

5 Emma Frost Issue 3, Higher Learning (3 of 6)

Scandalous school tidings

From 2003, this Greg Horn cover oozes unabashed seduction: everything from her 'come-hither' (if you dare) stare, her seated pose, her barely-there bra (akin to pasties more than anything), micro-shorts, thigh-high leggings, matching fingerless gloves, to her matching cowl is a fire-starter. The overall tone is very suggestive and gives a Penthouse Magazine tone. Also, I know we are supposed to suspend disbelief, but to be honest, I don't know what kind of school would allow someone to dress like that, but it must have a non-existent dress code.

4 Emma Frost Commission

Cool queen meets red-hot outfit

This commissioned piece of art is so racy that it shows up in searches as 'blurred and explicit content'. Created by artist Marcio Abreau, there's certainly no shyness about this pin-up look. In a signature milky white hue, Frost is donning a triangle bustier corset with X-Men logo emblazoned in the center. To match, the itty-bitty thong covers just the 'essentials' (barely) and the look is given an extra sexy oomph with lace pantyhose. For finishing touches, she's wearing a fur-lined cape — a signature move for her in terms of fur acting as a form and functional favorite.

3 White Queen Original Art

Ravishing and racy

Leaving little to the imagination, this piece is certainly arousing, to say the least. Painted by artist Elberty Oliviera, this original art (which is currently still available for purchase on ebay) shows our frosty beauty wearing a whisper-thin thong, matching leggings and gloves, and what appears to be a towel (?). One can only speculate that she was getting out of (or into) the shower. While it shows off all her attributes, it seems to be fixated on that rather than her as a powerful telepath.

2 The White Queen's first appearance

Uncanny X-Men Issue 129

When this debuted in 1980, it was classified as risqué and borderline offensive ("Oh my god, she's only wearing underwear?!" and "where are her pants?" — to that effect). In modern times, this is tame compared with the strategically placed body cut-outs, plunging neckline, and lingerie-inspired garbs she wears (sometimes making it seem like she's more about to walk a Victoria's Secret runway rather than perform rescue missions and dealing with large-scale threats to the world). Regardless, for her first foray into the Marvel universe, reading this issue was a jaw-dropper for many, figurately and literally. This artistic rendition is by Mark Eastwood.

1 Immortal X-Men (2022) #4

Hellfire Gala feels like an afterthought with this imagery

The story (written by Kieron Gillan) centers around Emma's POV, in terms of her internal struggles, her role on the Quiet Council and damage control from the Hellfire Gala incident (sheep's blood is thrown on her by a human protector). Apparently, the narrative also involves the necessity of her being stark naked (the cover art is by Mark Brooks) while being caressed in a rouge silk blanket (the story asserts that she sleeps in her diamond form to retain her youthful appearance).

I'm all for exercising one's sexual prowess, but I was slightly shocked and even snort laughed when I saw this. In fact, this dramatized look is akin to a men's centerfold/magazine rather than a comic book. But hey, I state once again that one has to (apparently) suspend disbelief in this fantastical Marvel universe. Regardless, I will admit that she's spectacularly sublime here, especially the depiction of her creamy skin (plus delicately alluding to her mutant form) and golden locks that are contrasted with the sheets.