Black Panther Costumes to be Crowned King of Superhero Costumes?

By Shrey Sankalp

If Black Panther’s record shattering box office numbers are anything to go by, chances are you’re one of the millions who bought themselves a ticket (or more than one, even) to the film. And why wouldn’t you? The film features an excellent story, some well-developed characters, stunning cinematography and some of the best production and costume design ever committed to screen.

And as we’ve seen in the past with record shattering superhero movies with excellent production and costume design, there’s almost always a record shattering performance by the film’s costumes on Halloween, and there’s no reason to believe Black Panther costumes are going to be an exception.

Black Panther’s costume design differentiates itself from other Marvel – and in general superhero – movies by making its costumes feel like a part of a larger lived-in world with its own aesthetic. Every Black Panther costume, from the costumes worn by the main players like T’Challa and Killmonger to the costumes worn by the supporting players like the Dora Milaje, Nakia or Shuri, has its own stylistic flourish that feels perfectly at home in the Afrofuturistic aesthetic that Wakanda, and thus the film’s costume exhibit. And seeing how more or less every audience member found themselves identifying with one or more characters, it is an extremely safe bet that they will find themselves shopping for said character (or characters’) costume come Halloween.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at some of the Black Panther costumes we can expect a plethora of this Halloween!

1. Adult Deluxe Muscle Chest Black Panther (Movie) Costume

It is but a bit obvious that the top Black Panther costume this Halloween will be of the titular character himself. Of all the costumes worn by Marvel characters, Black Panther’s costume is without a question the most unique, and thus uniquely appealing. Unlike most Marvel costume designs which are rooted more in function and are thus a product of their environment, Black Panther’s costume is primarily a product of its environment, which dictates the vast array of functions it performs. Black Panther’s vibranium costume is unique, attractive, and functional. It is no surprise then, that so is the Adult Deluxe Muscle Chest Black Panther (Movie) Costume. The costume is a near perfect replica of the costume worn by Black Panther in the film’s first act, and its muscle chest design and intricate detailing captures everything about the Black Panther costume that made it so appealing to the fans.

2. Adult Black Panther Overhead Latex Mask

Yes, while the Adult Black Panther Overhead Latex Mask isn’t technically a costume, it is going to be a very important part of countless Black Panther costumes. This is one of the most premium and high quality masks that someone looking for a Black Panther costume can procure. The mask is made of latex which makes it easy to put on and remove, while at the same time allows for the sort of intricate detailing that would be near impossible to nail down otherwise. So yes, while this mask won’t form around your head at one thought the way the costume on Black Panther’s costume will, it will definitely push up the awesome quotient of your Black Panther costume, and that is hardly a bad thing, is it?

3. Kids Black Panther Gloves

As with the mask, the Kids Black Panther Gloves aren’t costumes unto themselves, but form a very important part of the costume nonetheless. These gloves realize that, and thus are near perfect recreations of the gloves on the actual costume.The gloves feature a printed detailing that nails down the texture of the costume, along with the claws that spring out T’Challa’s hands when the situation calls for it.

4. Adult Deluxe Muscle Chest Battle Suit Black Panther (Movie) Costume

The Adult Deluxe Muscle Chest Battle Suit Black Panther (Movie) Costume is essentially similar to the default Black Panther costume, but differentiates itself in one cool way: by featuring the glowing designs that Black Panther’s costume starts to exhibit when in battle. Shuri designed the costume in the film to absorb kinetic energy when T’Challa is in battle and taking hits, then deploy all that absorbed energy when he needs it.As cool as it wold have been, this costume can’t do that in real life, but what it can do is provide you with a really cool alternative to the default Black Panther costume that will make you stand out.

5. Superhero Style Women's Black Panther Tank Dress Costume

Superhero Style Women's Black Panther Tank Dress Costume isn’t exactly a costume from the film itself, but it perfectly encapsulates what happens when a film reaches zeitgeist status - costume designers unleash their inner creativity, and using instantly recognizable motifs from the film, crank out some truly unique costumes that are unlike any other.This is that very costume, and should you opt for this, you will have a costume that is a Black Panther costume by definition, but is unique enough to leave its own mark amidst a sea of Black Panther costumes.

6. Adult Deluxe Muscle Chest Erik Killmonger Costume

Erik Stevens, otherwise known by his supervillain alias Killmonger, is without a question the best supervillain Marvel has put to screen till date. In fact, Killmonger is perhaps one of the best supervillains of all time, with his clear motivations, tragic backstory and tremendous screen presence. It is only fair then that Killmonger’s costume be as impressive as the man himself. In the film, the costume Killmonger adopts is an alternative design that was intended for T’Challa, and so it retains most of the structure of Black Panther’s costume, but adds stylistic flourishes of its own that perfectly complement Killmonger’s ostentatious and showy nature. The Adult Deluxe Muscle Chest Erik Killmonger Costume is a near perfect representation of the costume seen in the film, and is an excellent choice for those looking to channel their inner Killmonger.

7. Adult Deluxe Shuri Costume

T’Challa’s sister, Shuri, proved to be an instant favorite among the fans. The technology savant in charge of handling all of Wakanda’s technological development including Black Panther’s costume is a witty and modern character demonstrating a flair for the aesthetic, something that is very evident in the costume she chooses for herself in the film. The sheer amount of fans that Shuri has make her an obvious candidate for one of the characters whose costume sells in droves. Although our list touches upon 7 Black Panther costumes that we think are going to be the most popular ones come Halloween, rest assured there’s plenty of costumes where these came from. Black Panther was a costume enthusiast’s dream come true with all its stylistic flourishes, and Wonder Costumes knows that. As such, Wonder Costumes has built up an extensive collection of Black Panther costumes for its prospective customers to go through and choose from, because everyone should get a costume from their new favorite superhero movie. Wakanda forever!