Jabba 18389 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 A fashion statement? Who the hell wears a cape these days without attracting attention. A cape is handy for anyone who needs to cover a major boner or camel toe. Personally, I think a cape is a hold-over from Victorian values. Back in the early day - a cape represents a flourish of class & mistery without much of a costume change For both super guys and super chicks! Super Man Super Girl (why not Super Woman?) BatMan Wonder Woman Martian Manhunter Rocket Robin Hood Who did I miss? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliasUndies 7288 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 According to the movie Incredibles, Edna (the incredibles fashion designer) says "NO CAPES" !! And that the following superhero's have had a disastrous ends by cape snags such as... Thunderhead-his cape snagged on a missile fin Stratogale- Cape caught in a jet turbine Metaman- express elevator Dynaguy- snagged on take off Splashdown- sucked into a vortex I strongly advise against capes!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba 18389 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 okay, these aren't super heroes, but w/e.. the Phantom of the Opera was cape-attired.. .. It looks like she's getting poked in the back of the head with something!:dncdick: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reuben Sandwich 13841 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Underdog surviived to retirement wearing a cape to work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Nacho Libre has potential to be a great superhero ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliasUndies 7288 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Additional Comments: HIT GIRL FROM KICK ASS Additional Comments: Linus, carries his cape Additional Comments: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedriver 6179 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 You mentioned Batman but not Robin Or Batgirl. There was also Mighty Mouse! El Cabong And Space Ghost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Don't know about Super Hero, but the cape works on her (or is it a towel...oh hell who cares), don't you think RG :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedriver 6179 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) The best Dynamic Duo..... Edited December 30, 2011 by thedriver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MightyMouse 839 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 I resemble one of those superheros....lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedriver 6179 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Also Zorro! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toine 30556 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 ...And then there are the, shall we say, unusual characters walking the streets dressed as superheroes... From NYT, December 25, 2011, http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/26/us/crusaders-take-page-and-outfits-from-comics.html?_r=1&sq=super%20heroes&st=cse&adxnnl=1&scp=2&adxnnlx=1325205610-mQHa0RbnusvyiSL9brkXcQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliasUndies 7288 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Any Wallstreet protestors have capes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Personally, I love a good cape and kinda wish they were the fashion du jour. I'd jump on the train. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy kenny 50799 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Larry David, to some he is a super hero.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 I think I see one worn by the Black Knight, but seeing as he got his ass, and a lot more kicked in the fight, he isn't much of a super hero RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarthegrouch 400 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Black Condor was one of the lamest... http://www.avclub.com/chicago/articles/up-up-and-in-or-out-chicago-comics-worstdressed-su,35094/ But Power Girl made up for it in my formative years:D http://www.mycomicnetwork.com/v2/gallery/2010/11/24/power-girl-13/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reuben Sandwich 13841 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) Daffy Duck to the rescue wearing one humungous cape. Edited December 30, 2011 by *r*j****l Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest b***y1**4 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Yet another solid super hero in a cape Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf_Nazis_Must_Die 8958 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 I always felt that Spawn sported a most epic cape! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyboy 27113 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Lets not forget my first favourite caped super hero. Super Grover! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castle 38816 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 And let's not forget about the cape substitutes Often in movies....if the director or whoever wants the heroic figure to give off a subtle "Cape" impression without actually wearing a cape other articles of clothing will be used as a substitute. Usually trench coats A couple of my favorite examples Tombstone - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWGp7A3j6FQ The Crow - And a little less subtle, the rain coat belonging to David Dunn (Bruce Willis) in Unbreakable also doubles as a superhero costume/cape of sorts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15AdI5Lv23M&feature=related and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDM9Et99lUA (this is actually one of my all time favorite movies.....the tension just draws you in so perfectly....and every performance in this movie is spot on....the music is excellent....it's just one of those movies where everything works) And let's not forget the Man With No Name's poncho, which also pulls double duty as a cape of sorts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 According to the movie Incredibles, Edna (the incredibles fashion designer) says "NO CAPES" !!And that the following superhero's have had a disastrous ends by cape snags such as... Thunderhead-his cape snagged on a missile fin Stratogale- Cape caught in a jet turbine Metaman- express elevator Dynaguy- snagged on take off Splashdown- sucked into a vortex I strongly advise against capes!! Noooo, nononononono. The cape is the acid test of superheroism. If you can't handle your cape properly (or sort it out when you fail to), you're obviously not a proper superhero :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 I just want to say I am lovin' this thread. Thanks Jabba :) CAPES FOR LIFE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DixonD 817 Report post Posted January 4, 2012 Stupendous Man!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
