[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by JCarterVA

I never understood why the artists on Age of Apocalypse gave him a cape. What a useless addition to his costume.

The cape was added to give him a more regal presence. He had successfully conquered North America and was on the verge of wiping out what remained of humanity on the rest of the planet so he dressed the part of the "high lord." His AoA look in general is meant to be more silver-age since in that reality he woke up decades ahead of schedule, he's one giant letter on his chest away from being an evil Superman.