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Comic book superheroes have a habit of wearing long, flowing capes. BUT WHY?! Why do superheroes wear capes? And SHOULD superheroes wear capes?! As Edna Mode from The Incredibles points out, capes are dangerous! When and why did comic book artists first decide to draw superheroes with capes? We're tackling all this and more in the third installment of our 4-part series about the design of comic book superheroes!

Every Wednesday, Comic Misconceptions explores the incredible stories, fascinating ideas, and mind-blowing theories regarding comic books and the rich history and culture that surrounds them!

Hosted by Scott Niswander (@ScottNiswander)

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SUPERHERO DESIGN SERIES:

Why Do Superheroes Wear TIGHTS?
▶    • Why Do Superheroes Wear TIGHTS? || Co...  

Why Do Superheroes Wear UNDERWEAR on the Outside?
▶    • Why Do Superheroes Wear UNDERWEAR on ...  

Why Do Superheroes Have WHITE EYES?
▶    • Why Do Superheroes Have WHITE EYES? |...  

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SOURCES:
Why Do Heroes Wear Capes?
http://theepicbeyond.com/blog/2012/09...
From Zorro to Batman: Tracing the transition of the archetypal superhero
http://www.sunday-guardian.com/bookbe...
No Capes! - Medium
https://medium.com/re-form/no-capes-7...
A Jewish Strongman from Poland Who Some Say Inspired the Creation of Superman
https://web.archive.org/web/201408200...

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