Warning: contains spoilers forEmma Frost: The White Queen#2!
TheX-Men’sEmma Frostis finally shutting down critics of her risqué outfits. Since her debut over 40 years ago, Emma Frost’s fashion sense has stirred considerable amounts of controversy. The issue is not likely to ever go away,but Emma herself weighs in on it inEmma Frost: The White Queen#2.
Emma Frost: The White Queen#2 was written by Amy Chu and drawn by Andrea Di Vito. In the issue’s back matter, made to resemble a letter from Emma Frost,she addresses the issue of her skimpy outfits by saying she “wears what [she] wants to wear,” and she admonishes readers to do the same.
Emma Frost is a Layered and Complicated Member of the X-Men
Emma Frost’s Costumes Have Generated Controversy
Emma Frost, introduced in 1980’sUncanny X-Men#129, is one of the most complex characters in the mutant corner of the Marvel Universe. Once a high-rankingmember of the evil Hellfire Club, Emma has over time become more of an anti-hero. Emma’s moral compass is as varied as her outfits.
Nearly every costume Emma Frost has worn in the comics has been revealing in some way, leaving little to the imagination.
And these outfits have generated a firestorm of controversy. Nearly every costume Emma Frost has worn in the comics has been revealing in some way, leaving little to the imagination. Some critics believe her outfits are emblematic of a larger problem in comics: that of objectifying women. Others see Emma’s costumes as a sign of empowerment.
Emma Frost’s Response to Her Critics Is Perfect
Emma Frost Finds Informal Wear a Travesty
Emma’s responses to her haters inThe White Queen#2’s back pages are right in line with her personality. As Emma notes, she comes from money, explaining why everything she wears is high fashion. Emma references a handful of high-end, designer fashion labels, reinforcing her love of both clothing and material goods overall.
Emma Frost was played in the FoxX-Menfilms by January Jones.
There arelimits to Emma Frost’s fashion sense, and she mentions them inThe White Queen#2. Her students’ fashion senses, consisting of more informal wear such as t-shirts and sneakers, repulses her to no end. Emma hates the style so much she tells the reader that if she is seen in sneakers, then she has been replaced by a Skrull.
The Debate Over Emma Frost’s Costume Is Not Likely to Die Down
Emma Frost’s Attitude Towards Her Outfits Is Surprisingly Progressive
Emma’s clap back to her critics inThe White Queen#2 is not likely to settle the debate over the appropriate-ness of her costume. However, Emma does not care what they, or anyone else, thinks. If someone thinks she is objectifying women, Emma will probably just ignore them and move on.
Emma’s responses also indicate she celebrates body positivity. Emma tells readers to wear whatever they wish. While Emma does not specify exactly what to wear, the sentiment could apply to any garment. Such an attitude is progressive, and shows whyEmma Frostis one of the most layered members of theX-Men.
Emma Frost: The White Queen#2 is on sale now from Marvel Comics!
