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Superman originally was given a cape because it looked good- made the art a little more dynamic. He didn’t have the flying power yet. The cape idea probably came from Zorro, or the Scarlet Pimpernel, which were both well known a the time, and often depicted as caped. So Supergirl got one as well.
phaze58 over 9 years ago
I’m Told its to aid aro dynam iks
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 9 years ago
Superman originally was given a cape because it looked good- made the art a little more dynamic. He didn’t have the flying power yet. The cape idea probably came from Zorro, or the Scarlet Pimpernel, which were both well known a the time, and often depicted as caped. So Supergirl got one as well.
Stellagal over 9 years ago
I just got done watching The Incredibles last night. Edna was dead set against capes. :D
NWdryad over 9 years ago
Somehow I never think of Sue as valuing compassion.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 9 years ago
Too bad Sue.