[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by hasbroherofan

I'm just imagining an agile acrobatic hero leaping and flipping through the skyline, only to break their neck when their cape gets stuck on a flagpole or fire escape.

I have yet to see an Olympic gymnast perform a routine with a cape. I have seen some wire-fu flics where very potent, super-human kung-fu guys flip and tumble with capes on. However, heavy editing is used and it's dramatized for effect, as if to say, "yeah, I'm THAT badass."

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Originally Posted by Tim

Ha, I know what you mean about those stupid high heels, that's a stupid design or decision because first off how the hell would they be able to run and they would more likely break their own necks then be able to do shit. I could never understand their reasoning behind adding that maybe they were thinking sex sells or some shit.

It's totally for the sex-appeal...and for adolescents who have little knowledge or experience of what is or isn't sexy.

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

Though I do like the idea of T'Challa wearing a cape when not doing his acrobatic-hero thing, and then takes it off like a boxing/wrestling robe before a match. Adds a certain amount of regal class to him.

I've no problem with powerhouse characters wearing capes; provided that their abilities are significant enough to nullify vulnerabilities like neck-snaps and being slung around like a sack of potatoes. Regal types, like BP, are also ok as long as they don't engage in serious/pitched combat while wearing their cape. Back in the day, Panther wore a half/mini cape, like Captain Marvel (Shazam). Best of both worlds...

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Originally Posted by Captain Nash

I'm surprised Namor with his ego never wore a cape.

Pffft! The Scion of the Seas! The majestic and mighty Sub-Mariner needs no cape to achieve regality!

...hell, he doesn't even need clothes half the time!