[Skoob]

Fair enough. Taking it to the other extreme, some artists and fans seem to prefer long prongs, which may fit some flamboyant stylized ideal but nevertheless seem wholly impractical and even ridiculous in the context of sneaking around and crawling in tight spaces without getting them caught on things or even bending and breaking them.

Generally, I prefer a compact, military approach, respecting aesthetics without compromising functionality and efficiency. A good recent example is the batsuit design for the 2016 Telltale Series. (Probably, you will NOT like it.)

It's a matter of taste, like the decision to tilt the ears forward or backward or let them point straight upward. (I favour straight up when viewed from the front, curving gradually forward when viewed from the side.)

Point of origin (above and behind the temples) is important, too: consider how different artists and designers position Captain America's wings.

Judging by the vast majority of figures produced to date, most fans do not share my taste. So be it; the market has spoken. Still, I have money to spend...