Spider-Man’s costume has a lot going on, but that’s what makes it so great. It’s in your face and it knows it and it’s not afraid… how very American… for better or for worse. Overall the ensemble just screams AMERICA as loud and as proud as it can. He is about unity, protection, and being a guardian of the helpless and a champion of justice, not vengeance. The fact that Cap uses a shield as his “weapon” (yeah I know he uses guns too but hush) perfectly lends itself to his personality. He is American pride and heroics personified and his suit lends itself perfectly. ![]() Sure his costume is a little cheesy and overdone with the patriotism but isn’t that kind of the point? Captain America isn’t just a hero, he is a symbol. However, it is hard to deny that his look is timeless, classic, and probably epitomizes his persona better than any other hero. I have to admit that I am not a huge fan of Captain America. This is fitting for the high-tech nature of the hero, but it can take away from his personality, which, as we all know, Tony Stark has an abundance of! The one downside to his look is the fact that you cannot see his face. I mean, who doesn’t want an Iron Man suit? As boring as it is to say, it’s pretty hard to not find Iron Man really damn cool. The red armor plates, the gold, and the glowing chest just give this sense of speed, high-tech gadgetry, and indestructibility that makes Iron Man one of the coolest superheroes out there. ![]() ![]() Iron Man is constantly undergoing changes to his look but the base concept hasremained the same – have a really cool suit of powered armor. It strikes a great balance of power, kickass, and female. On that note, this costume lets Captain Marvel look extremely powerful and never needlessly over-exposes her feminine features. The star nova design in the chest adds just enough to Captain Marvel’s presence and complements her superpowers well.Īs for the colors – deep blue, red, and gold simply look great, especially broken up the way they are across her physique. Specifically, the gloves and sash across the waist do a good job to put some functionality and substitute for the classic cape look, while still being bold and a bit needlessly showy. The design is reminiscent of the classic superhero looks of Superman and Captain America while still having some new interesting features. Yes, it is a little bit silly looking with the lighting bolt ears and the mouth and eye cutouts, but that’s what makes it fun! Lastly, and most importantly, it fits exactly what Flash is – fast!Ĭaptain Marvel has undergone a few looks but I have to say that the new look for female Captain Marvel is absolutely badass. Bright red and yellow just convey speed and set a great backdrop for the classic lightning bolt symbol. It’s not fancy or over-complicated, has bold colors, simple designs and symbols, and retains some of that comic book fun. I love this costume because it epitomizes what it is to be a comic book superhero. I understand that taste and are is subjective but these are, I think, the best superhero costumes! It may be because of the colors, the pattern, the best representation of the hero, or simply that it looks really damn cool! So without further ado, let’s begin!įlash is a classic hero with a classic look. ![]() But in an art-heavy industry like comics, TV, and movies, getting the look to match the character is a key element in that character’s likability and ultimately, success! The costume is as much a part of the hero as the superpowers and personality. In the arena of sport, the uniform really doesn’t do much aside from rally the fans for support and differentiate the players. Sports teams bank much of their public identity on their merch and the “persona of the costume,” so to speak. Of course, my mind naturally wandered away from sports and back to its normal domain of nerdom and I thought, “which superhero has the best costume? And why?” I really began to think about the things I liked and did not like and why they irked me so much, or why they were so cool. So, while watching a few games this past week (Go Kings, go!), I noticed the change in jersey designs of some of the teams across various sports. I am a casual sports fan but a die-hard nerd.
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