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Superhero Costumes

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 – running time 24:26
The most obvious way to tell you're looking at a superhero is by the costume. This week iFanboy talks capes, masks, tights, leather, boots and pouches.

When creating a superhero, there is perhaps no element more important than the garb they wear. In comics, the costume is the first thing people see, and the quickest way to make an impression. The creator's responsibility is to create a suit that's both eye-catching and reasonably functional looking. Done right, a design can last decades and become an essential part of the cultural fabric, like Batman, Superman, and Spider-Man have become. Others can become jokes that create laughter for years to come.

Josh, Ron, and Conor talk about the best and the worst costumes out there, as well as their favorites, and what goes into making a great superhero costume, and what didn't work about the worst.