Most people can’t fly, can't shoot lasers from their eyes, and don't have suits of high-tech armor that allow them to save the world from criminals and supervillians. BUT, tie a towel around your neck, place your hands on your hips, and see if you don’t feel heroic! Superheroes are as much about what they wear as they are about what they can do. While most superheroes keep the same look issue after issue, movie after movie, sometimes even they change it up a bit. Next time you think about costuming up to head to your favorite con or just to play pretend, conside these awesome alternative costumes to the classic superhero looks you know and love...
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It’s no secret that we just can’t get enough of superheroes – luckily, we aren’t alone! Superheroes are a popular interest of all sorts of demographics! But which heroes? HOW popular? We’ve generated a map of the favorite superheroes in the United States, state-by-state. Any guesses as to who takes the cake cape?
While it may not be the jaw-dropping answer you were looking for, Batman leads the crusade, winning the top spot in all 50 states! Since...
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Chances are, if you clicked on this post, then you know a thing or two about superheroes. It's probably safe to assume that you're hip to some basic trivia about the most popular cartoon crimefighters. You know...things like their origin stories, classic costumes, catchphrases, famous nemeses, etc. But have you ever noticed that our knowledge in one basic area of superhero factoids "comes up short?" That's right: Height. How TALL are these guys?! Is...
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Superman has had a lot of looks over the years but one of his most recent was when he ditched the spandex and tights for something a little more casual. In a reboot of Action Comics in 2011 it was revealed that one of Superman’s first costumes was a simple look of Clark Kent in a t-shirt and jeans. But to make sure that we knew it was Superman he kept his iconic red cape.
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So this Halloween if you’re looking for a simple DIY Superman costume straight from...
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Coffee shops have unveiled their pumpkin flavored offerings, mountains of candy corn have overtaken drugstore shelves, and craft stores are all aglitter with orange and black. You know what that means…costume season is officially upon us! Without further ado, here is some insight we’re happy to share on the top kids costumes of 2012! Follow these costume trends, and your little ones will surely be the cutest ghouls and boys on the block.
Here is the Noise About the Boys:
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