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Alabama Barker, 18, Poses Topless As Iconic Marvel Character

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By Alisan Duran on October 18, 2024 at 9:32 AM EDT

Alabama Barker has once again captured the internet's attention with her latest daring photoshoot!

Embracing her love for comic book culture, the 18-year-old daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker posed topless as Mystique, a famous character from Marvel Comics. The bold shoot quickly garnered online buzz, receiving both praise and criticism from fans and followers alike. As Halloween approaches, Alabama's creative costume has sparked conversation, as well as some controversy.

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Alabama Barker Channels Mystique In Daring Photoshoot

Alabama took to Instagram to showcase her transformation into Mystique, the shape-shifting mutant from the X-Men universe. Posing topless, she embraced the iconic blue-skinned character's look with a caption that read, "What's the matter baby? You don't think I look pretty like this."

Her bold portrayal of Mystique stood out as a creative homage to the Marvel Comics villain, drawing attention for both its authenticity and its risqué nature.

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Family Reactions Spark Mixed Responses

Alabama's photoshoot didn't just captivate her fans -- it also drew reactions from her famous family. Her dad left a supportive comment, writing, "You're so cool," along with three blue heart emojis. However, not all fans found his reaction appropriate. One commenter questioned his response, saying, "@travisbarker so weird to comment this on your daughter's t---y pic lol."

Despite the mixed feedback, Alabama's mother, Shanna Moakler, chimed in with praise, calling the costume "epic" and declaring it the "best costume of the year."

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Fan Praise And Criticism Pour In

As expected with such a bold post, Alabama received a flood of comments, both positive and critical. One fan wrote, "You devoured," while another expressed, "My jaw dropped."

Yet, amid the praise, the shoot also faced backlash from some social media users. Several followers criticized the provocative nature of the photo shoot, especially given Alabama's young age. Nonetheless, her photos garnered significant attention, continuing her trend of making waves online.

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Controversy Over Political Comments

Alabama recently made headlines for more than just her daring photoshoot. Earlier this month, she sparked controversy with her comments about voting and politics. During an Instagram Live session, Alabama shared that she doesn't plan to vote in the upcoming November election, admitting she feels too uninformed on political issues. She stated, "I'm not educated enough to vote," and added that she doesn't care enough about politics to make the effort to learn.

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Fans Criticize Alabama Barker's Voting Stance

Alabama's remarks about voting drew criticism from fans, many of whom called her stance privileged. While she argued that voting without proper knowledge could be harmful, her admission of apathy toward politics didn't sit well with many followers. The blonde beauty defended her position by pointing out that she had only recently turned 18 and hadn't had the opportunity to vote before, but her disinterest in educating herself on political matters raised eyebrows.

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