Category Archives: Bad Super Costumes

Having a big gun is great if you’re a comics fan because big guns are cool. But guns can be taken away, which is not cool, because then how can you shoot things? Luckily a grateful comics nation long ago … Continue reading →

Courtesy of Atomic Yeti, I bring you leaked pics of the updated Robocop suit from the upcoming reboot side by side with the original: Is it just me, or does it look like they just took off all the chrome … Continue reading →

Last week I talked about my love for the classic Gil Kane Green Lantern costume design. For my money it’s one of (possibly THE) best outfits in comics history. This week I want to ask you what you think the … Continue reading →

We all know Batman has gone through some pretty weird stuff throughout his history. From fat guys dressed as penguins to Bat-Dogs and a pre-pubescent orphan boy in scaly underoos, the guy runs into more than his fair share of … Continue reading →

A fundamental part of costume design for super heroes is to reflect the character’s origin and story. Just like in the real world, what they wear should tell you something about them. Today I’m going to take a look at … Continue reading →

You will hardly ever hear anyone say that the scaly underwear look beats whatever else you might drag out of the closet. But in this case, it applies: Apparently there are strippers in Atlantis, because it looks like Aqualad mugged … Continue reading →

Marvel can teach us many things about the wonderful world of being feral: Metal is out, because feral animals don’t smelt. Claws come out from between the fingers, not from the tops of the hands, because that’s how it happens … Continue reading →

Normally on Wednesdays I talk about Bad Super Hero Costumes, but today I want to take a break from negativity to show you what a top-notch redesign can do. The artist in question is one of my absolute favorites, Chris … Continue reading →

I am utterly ignorant of current DC storylines, so forgive me if this is a stupid question. But I just saw the announcement that the new GL will be an Arab (which is cool), along with this image: You’re wielding … Continue reading →