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Superhero Costume Ideas 2018

Get Ready to Save the Day With One of These 50 Superhero Halloween Costume Ideas

There is a lot of decision making that goes into figuring out a Halloween costume. What's the theme? Are you making it yourself or buying it from a store? Have you thought it out ahead of time or is this a last-minute decision fuelled by FOMO? Well, we're here to help alleviate at least some of that stress! Pick your favourite superhero and do them proud this Halloween by dressing up in their honour. Whether you're a fan of Marvel, DC, or somewhere in between, we're here for you. Check out all the ideas ahead and learn exactly how you can be your favourite character come Oct. 31.

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1. The Flash From The Flash

  • What to wear: The iconic Flash costume, of course. DIY with a red jumpsuit or a red top with dark red jeans and red sneakers.
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2. Iris West-Allen From The Flash

  • What to wear: DIY with a black and white leather-looking jacket, black leather trousers, and a domino mask.
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3. XS From The Flash

  • What to wear: Nora's costume is almost exactly like her mother's, so DIY with a black and white leather-looking jacket, black leggings, and a domino mask with her XS logo on the chest.
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4. Elongated Man and Vibe From The Flash

  • For Ralph: Wear a dark red jacket and maroon trousers with a domino mask.
  • For Cisco: Black leather-looking trousers, a multicoloured jacket, and a domino mask. Don't forget his long, luscious locks!
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5. Green Arrow From Arrow

  • What to wear: A dark green hooded jacket, trousers, and gloves. Wear the hood up and get a green domino mask for your face. Carry a bow and arrow if you can.
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6. Thunder From Black Lightning

  • What to wear: A black bodysuit with a gold or yellow vest. A dark yellow domino mask with black and yellow gloves will top it off.
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7. Black Lightning From Black Lightning

  • What to wear: Black trousers with a long-sleeve dark blue shirt and dark blue gloves. Pair with a dark blue domino mask and yellow accents where you can.
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8. Supergirl From Supergirl

  • What to wear: A red skirt, matching boots, a gold belt, and a blue long-sleeve top with the Supergirl logo placed on your chest.
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9. White Canary From DC's Legends of Tomorrow

  • What to wear: A white bodysuit under a white jacket or white jeans and a white corset top under a white jacket. Slick your hair back and pair your outfit with white sneakers.
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10. Black Panther From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: You could buy a costume from a fancy dress shop, or you can use a black suit and a pair of cat ears.
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11. Shuri From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Put your hair up in Shuri's signature side buns, then rock a translucent orange windbreaker on top of a black vest and black jeans with silver stripes. Pair with chunky black boots and silver nail polish, as well as your most futuristic tablet.
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12. Nakia From Black Panther

  • What to wear: For Dora Milaje Nakia, you'll need the costume. For Spy Nakia, she's always in shades of green, so go with an olive-toned dress that has a high neck, cutouts, and long sleeves. Also bring along a gold clutch full of secret spy trinkets from Wakanda.
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13. Okoye From Black Panther

  • What to wear: Other than rocking a badass attitude, the easiest way to be Okoye for Halloween is wearing a red dress with sparkly details on the bodice and gold wrist cuffs, and carrying around a silver spear.
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14. Thor From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Keep your hair short and wear black trousers and a red cape attached to an armoured chest plate. Depending on which half of the movie you're working with, the eye patch is optional (but never a bad look to try!). And don't forget to carry around a fake version of Thor's new axe, Stormbreaker.
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15. Scarlet Witch From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Black leggings and a vest or corset under a red leather jacket, plus black knee socks, boots, and leather arm warmers. Toss on a dark red duster coat and you're set.
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16. Captain America From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Steve is dark and broody now, so throw on some black cargo pants, a dark blue top (preferably with a black star in the centre), and suspenders. If you can grow a beard by Halloween, it definitely adds to the look.
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17. Nick Fury From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Black trousers, a black shirt, long black leather jacket, black gloves, and the moneymaker: a black eye patch.
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18. Falcon From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: A T-shirt and jeans will fit nicely under your gigantic wings. Dark red shades will perfect the look.
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19. Iron Man From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Red leggings, chest plate, and shields for your extremities painted gold and crimson. Don't forget a helmet; it's dangerous out there. If you don't have the time for DIY on this one, you can always buy the costume.
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20. Batman From Justice League

  • What to wear: You can build your own Batman costume or buy a premade one and spruce it up. The most important components are a very long and dramatic cape and a badass bat helmet.
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21. Superman From Justice League

  • What to wear: This is a classic, but to sync up with the Justice League version of Superman, be as handsome as possible. Or just more stoic.
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22. Wonder Woman From Justice League

  • What to wear: You know the classic Wonder Woman look, but the modernised version is a bit darker. Get your hands on a shield, a lasso, and some arm cuffs. As for the armour, it's very reminiscent of a gladiator, so if you don't want to settle for any old premade costume, collect the pieces yourself.
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23. Aquaman From Justice League

  • What to wear: First of all, you need to find a way to get that godly mane and beard. If you haven't grown one yourself, it's time to get hunting for a wig. Pair the look with lots of green and gold armour, and don't forget your trident.
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24. Cyborg From Justice League

  • What to wear: Much like the other members of the Justice League, you'll have to get armour together for this one. Since Cyborg is a bit more robotic, the more mechanical you are, the better. And if you can find a way to get that glowing eye, more power to you.
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25. The Flash From Justice League

  • What to wear: Make this updated version of The Flash costume yourself with with a red jumpsuit or a red top with dark red jeans and red sneakers. A red skull cap will finish the look.
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26. Deadpool From Deadpool 2

  • What to wear: A black and red suit with a matching mask. Have your weapons harnessed on your back.
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27. Cable From Deadpool 2

  • What to wear: You can spray paint your hair silver and slick it back, and then work some magic with makeup to give your eye a fake scar. Once that's done, wear a maroon T-shirt under a dark green cloak, dark blue cargo pants, big black boots, and a metallic sleeve to give the impression that you have a bionic arm.
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28. Domino From Deadpool 2

  • What to wear: Domino is all about the leather, baby. A black leather vest that's mesh in the front can be tucked into tight black leather trousers that have holsters on either side. She also rocks some elbow-length fingerless leather gloves in a dark brown colour and has a distinct white marking on her left eye. Hopefully you're feeling lucky!
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29. Black Widow From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: You're gonna need black cargo pants with knee pads, as well as a black jacket that zips up the middle and has belt details all along the front. Top it off with a short blonde wig, since Black Widow is no longer a redhead.
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30. Spider-Man From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: If you're really wanting to perfect the look, we suggest getting a properly updated Spidey suit for the occasion.
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31. Vision From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Red body paint is a must. You should also wear a green suit with a yellow cape.
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32. The Hulk From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: No shirt and a pair of shredded trousers. Paint yourself green.
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33. The Winter Soldier Drom Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Dark brown cargo pants, a dark blue shirt, silver body paint on your left arm, and long hair.

(Pictured on the far right)

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34. Doctor Strange From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: A dark-wash denim shirt and matching jeans, a blue shawl, a red cape, black boots, a black belt, and a gold pendant necklace.
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35. Luke Cage From Luke Cage, Season 2

  • What to wear: You'll need a fitted yellow T-shirt, black trousers, and matching boots.
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36. Jessica Jones From Jessica Jones, Season 2

  • What to wear: This superhero is the easiest costume to put together. All you need is a grey vest top, casual boyfriend jeans, black combat boots, and a leather jacket.
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37. Daredevil From Daredevil, Season 3

  • What to wear: A red pleather suit with a matching mask and the superhero's weapon of choice, a billy club.
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38. Drax the Destroyer From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Wear no shirt and paint your body green with an orange design on top of it. Dark blue trousers complete the tough look.
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39. Mantis From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: A pair of flesh-coloured antennae on your head, a black wig, and a metallic green minidress.
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40. Groot From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: A body- and head-covering tree costume. Age frame is all up to you, though Groot was stuck in his teens around Infinity War. Time to get creative!
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41. Star-Lord From Avengers: Infinity War

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42. Rocket From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: A raccoon suit with a little vest and trousers over it.
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43. Captain Marvel From Captain Marvel

  • What to wear: A blue and red track jacket, matching blue trousers, red boots, matching gloves, and a star on your chest.
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44. Agent Maria Hill From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: Black everything: black boots, black leggings, black motorcycle jacket. Slick back your hair in a low ponytail and put in an earpiece.
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45. Gamora From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: A black leather waistcoat, black trousers, and leather gloves. Most importantly: paint your face green.
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46. Nebula From Avengers: Infinity War

  • What to wear: A tight red bodysuit. Slick your hair back (or wear a bald cap) and paint yourself blue.
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47. Eleven From Stranger Things

  • What to wear: There are a few versions of Eleven you could be (Government Prisoner Elle, Hamburger-Eating Elle, Eggo-Stealing Elle, etc.), but let's stick with the newest. If you're not planning on shaving your head or cutting your hair anytime soon (pause and think about how much time it'll save you in the morning before deciding), slick whatever hair you already have back in an '80s punk style. Then smear on the black eye makeup and rock a black t-shirt, a black blazer (with the sleeves rolled up), and ripped black jeans with boots. As a bonus, dribble some fake blood out of your nose and carry around an empty box of Eggo waffles.
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48. Fred Rogers from Won't You Be My Neighbour?

  • What to wear: Aw, Mr. Rogers. Wear a light button-down shirt and a colourful cardigan, dark pants, and sneakers, and have a sock puppet on one of your hands.
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49. Helen and Bob From Incredibles 2

For Helen: Her classic red Incredibles costume. DIY with a red bodysuit under some high-waisted black briefs and knee-high black boots.
For Bob: His classic red Incredibles costume. DIY with a red long-sleeved shirt and pants with black briefs on top.

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50. Hope and Scott From Ant-Man and the Wasp

For Hope: The Wasp's iconic costume! You can DIY with a black jumpsuit, black shin guards, gloves, and a black helmet with yellow sunglasses.
For Scott: Ant-Man's costume is definitely the way to go. DIY with a red and black themed outfit with black shin guards and gloves. Accessorise with a black helmet and red sunglasses.

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