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Post by brutalis on Nov 2, 2020 8:26:09 GMT -5
Which One shall it be? Cape or no Cape for a hero or villain? While some of the caped crusaders may look super or darkly cool in their flowing capes, I believe my vote will be for No Cape. A cape would only get in the way in reality, causing more of a problem and hindrance. Hence wrestlers do love their fancy and flashy capes during a grand, brassy and bold entrance but when it is time for gettin' down and dirty the cape comes off!
Certain characters can pull off the cape in style like Supes, Bats, Shazam, Dr. Strange or others where a cape is an essential and necessary fashion accessory. But most can do without that blanket across the back.
What's your vote?
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Post by Rob Allen on Nov 2, 2020 12:37:27 GMT -5
My default is No Cape. There has to be a really good reason for a cape.
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Post by beccabear67 on Nov 2, 2020 12:49:36 GMT -5
I'm not sure... Storm in The X-Men has the coolest cape, it doesn't seem like one that could get in the way at all. On the other hand, that baddest mutha of all, Phoenix, didn't have one. Decisions, decisions...  |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Nov 2, 2020 12:58:42 GMT -5
Cape is fine. No cape is also fine.
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Post by berkley on Nov 2, 2020 14:17:39 GMT -5
I liked the idea that Moon Knight's cape served a practical purpose in that it could function as a hang-glider. Of course, visually, that wasn't particularly convincing, but come on, it's superhero comics!
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Nov 2, 2020 14:41:59 GMT -5
For looks capes are cool. Especially like Batman or Moon Knight, the "darker" heroes.
For practicality; no capes. We all know why Edna said "No capes!!"
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Post by berkley on Nov 2, 2020 15:12:56 GMT -5
Have they kept Moon Knight's glider cape as part of his kit, BTW? I know Sienkiewicz switched the look to the more traditional-looking Batman-style cape but I think it was still supposed to have the glider fnctionality, for a while at least.
Moondragon's cape was good too, because it gave her two looks - the revealing Vampirella-style swimsuit and the austere head-to-foot collar and cloak. It was the contrast that made it effective, something that was lost in the later redesigns that I've seen.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2020 19:06:41 GMT -5
I can't think of any design with a cape I'd prefer without, or any design without a cape I feel would benefit from the addition. Even if I just think of favorite character designs, it's still pretty evenly split. But, when I think "superhero" I think "cape", so I guess I'll go with cape.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Nov 2, 2020 19:26:07 GMT -5
I liked Nomad's cape!
...it was trippy!
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Post by beccabear67 on Nov 2, 2020 20:34:07 GMT -5
Mary Marvel and Supergirl had capes, Spider-Woman and Ms. Marvel didn't. Capes seem to be more of a retro accessory. If I was somewhere north I might want a furry lined cape, in a warmer place any cape might be more of a nuisance. It didn't work out for Paul Simon. No, still can't decide.  |
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Post by foxley on Nov 3, 2020 1:49:22 GMT -5
This is no 'yes or no' answer to this question. It depends entirely on the character.
Batman, Superman, Doctor Strange, Moon Knight, the Shroud, etc: Cape!
Captain America, Green Arrow, Daredevil, Spider-Man, eyc: No cape.
Deadpool, Wolverine, Cable, whoever the flavour of the month is at the moment: Who cares?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2020 3:01:06 GMT -5
 (but honestly, it works for certain heroes, and not for others) Big honorable mention props to Todd McFarlane though, as he drew Batman's cape ridiculously long and unrealistic but I loved every minute of it.  |
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Post by brutalis on Nov 9, 2020 6:16:41 GMT -5
Which One is your android capable of duplicating powers of the heroes? Does Amazo or Super Adaptoid flip your switch?
Super Adaptoid in all his green glory is my destructive android of choice. His visual is just much better than Amazo with his skull cap, pointy ears (wht?) and those rainbow suspenders. I don't believe any Amazo story has stuck in my mind but Adqptoid has made his mark for me in a few stories and that original John Buscema cover has always stood out in my memory.
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Nov 9, 2020 8:19:48 GMT -5
I agree @chintzybeatnik Love how McFarlane basically drew Batman just like Spawn.
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Nov 9, 2020 11:01:13 GMT -5
Which One is your android capable of duplicating powers of the heroes? Does Amazo or Super Adaptoid flip your switch? Probably Amazon by default. If I've read a story with Super Adaptoid (and I probably have) I don't have any memory of it. |
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