Carnage Costume
Embrace the chaos of Marvel's most menacing red symbiote.
Carnage is one of Marvel's most terrifying villains, known for his chaotic red-and-black symbiote form. Fans choose this look to stand out with a bolder, more aggressive aesthetic than classic Venom or Spider-Man. The costume centers on a sleek, muscle-defined red bodysuit covered in organic black tendril patterns.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–150
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See yourself as Carnage
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What you need for a Carnage costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Carnage costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Red and black Carnage bodysuit
A full-body spandex morphsuit featuring printed red muscle shading and black tendril designs.
DIY: Paint black organic vein lines onto a plain red morphsuit using black fabric paint or puffy paint.
Carnage mask or cowl
A matching red spandex mask with large, white mesh eyes outlined in thick black borders.
DIY: Cut large, jagged eye shapes out of white mesh fabric and glue them onto a red morphsuit hood outlined with black fabric paint.
Symbiote claw gloves
Red gloves featuring elongated, pointed black fingertips to mimic sharp claws.
DIY: Glue pointed black craft foam tips onto the fingers of red gloves.
Black puffy paint
Used to add 3D texture to the printed tendril lines on the suit.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Carnage costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on any base undergarments, such as a seamless compression suit, for a smooth silhouette.
- 2
Step into the Carnage bodysuit, carefully pulling it up over your legs, torso, and arms.
- 3
If using puffy paint for 3D texture, ensure it is fully dry before putting the suit on.
- 4
Put on the claw gloves, ensuring the fingers fit snugly to maintain dexterity.
- 5
Pull the Carnage mask over your head, aligning the white mesh eye panels with your eyes for maximum visibility.
- 6
Zip up the back of the bodysuit, securing any velcro closures at the neck.
Makeup & hair
Since the costume features a full-head mask, no hair styling is required. If you plan to take the mask off, style your hair in a messy, unkempt fashion to channel Cletus Kasady, or use red face paint around your eyes to blend into the mask's eye cutouts.
Carnage for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Venom for a symbiotic rivalry, or Scream for a chaotic duo.
- group
- Form a symbiote squad with Venom, Anti-Venom, and Spider-Man.
- kids
- Available as a padded muscle jumpsuit with a soft fabric mask for comfort and safety.
- Plus size
- Look for high-stretch spandex suits or custom-sized printed bodysuits for a comfortable fit.
- pet
- A red dog hoodie painted with black tendrils.
Tips
- Wear a seamless compression shirt and shorts underneath the bodysuit to keep the lines clean.
- Ensure the mesh eyes of the mask offer decent visibility before wearing it in dark environments.
- Practice posing with clawed hands and a wide, menacing stance for photos.
Carnage costume FAQ
- What is the best material for a Carnage costume?
- A high-quality spandex or Lycra blend is best, as it stretches to fit your body shape and allows the printed red and black symbiote details to look flush.
- How can I make my Carnage costume look more realistic?
- Use black puffy paint or liquid latex over the printed black lines on a commercial suit to give the tendrils a raised, organic, and wet 3D texture.
- Can you see out of the Carnage mask?
- Yes, most masks use a white mesh or translucent plastic for the eyes, which allows you to see out while keeping your eyes hidden from the outside.
Did you know? Carnage made his first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #361 in 1992, created when a spawn of the Venom symbiote bonded with the notorious serial killer Cletus Kasady.