FAMOUS COSTUMED CRIMEFIGHTERS SCHOOLBoca Raton, FLLESSON #9: Selecting the Right Costume
Unless you are an extraterrestrial, have shape-shifting among your powers or were hired to carry out your mission by the government, the odds are you’ll have to design – and make – your own outfit, especially if you wish to keep your secret identity a secret. (Imagine going to a local tailor with your designs, unless you can swear him or her to secrecy.) Structurally speaking, this is where some basic classes in clothes-making might come in handy, especially when dealing with exotic fabrics like spandex or kevlar. Nothing tells villains that you are not to be taken seriously like a sloppy, amateurish costume.In the case of sidekicks, you want something that compliments, but is not necessarily an improvement on, your original design. If you decide on a cape (though increasingly passe popular among modern crusaders), then the sidekick should not have one. Imagery should also be kept to a minimum – the sidekick should have to earn their right to wear the logo, no matter how helpful.Also, when dealing with female sidekicks, although you want something that will permit freedom of movement and functionality, being influenced by Bob Mackie or anything from Las Vegas or Hollywood is an absolute career-killer. Especially if your sidekick is underage…
Starman1948 almost 9 years ago
Good morning Annie fans. Annie has forgotten that she is a brave person. Be well my friends.
davidf42 almost 9 years ago
Morning, Anniephans!
Here’s the link to the 2006 Annie story, “What Bugs You.”
jrankin1959 almost 9 years ago
FAMOUS COSTUMED CRIMEFIGHTERS SCHOOLBoca Raton, FLLESSON #9: Selecting the Right Costume
Unless you are an extraterrestrial, have shape-shifting among your powers or were hired to carry out your mission by the government, the odds are you’ll have to design – and make – your own outfit, especially if you wish to keep your secret identity a secret. (Imagine going to a local tailor with your designs, unless you can swear him or her to secrecy.) Structurally speaking, this is where some basic classes in clothes-making might come in handy, especially when dealing with exotic fabrics like spandex or kevlar. Nothing tells villains that you are not to be taken seriously like a sloppy, amateurish costume.In the case of sidekicks, you want something that compliments, but is not necessarily an improvement on, your original design. If you decide on a cape (though increasingly passe popular among modern crusaders), then the sidekick should not have one. Imagery should also be kept to a minimum – the sidekick should have to earn their right to wear the logo, no matter how helpful.Also, when dealing with female sidekicks, although you want something that will permit freedom of movement and functionality, being influenced by Bob Mackie or anything from Las Vegas or Hollywood is an absolute career-killer. Especially if your sidekick is underage…
stuart almost 9 years ago
When does he wash the costume? Or does he?
Starman1948 almost 9 years ago
@TXPAScot: thanks for posting the crime fighter info. Be well my friend.
unca jim almost 9 years ago
I think I’ll revert to reading the Sunday Strip for a while.
HAL69 almost 9 years ago
I guess we can understand young Dick Grayson a little better now. Sheesh!
Starman1948 almost 9 years ago
@Nun’Ya Bidness: a very good answer. Thanks for posting. Be well my friend.