Costume defines the superhero; disguising and distinguishing him or her from the civilian alter ego. The often garish garb expresses a heros otherness and empowers its wearers to seek a primal form of justice.This book provides the first interdisciplinary analysis of the superhero costume and investigates wide-ranging issues such as identity; otherness; ritual dress and disguise. Analysis focuses on the implications of wearing superhero costume; exploring interpretations of the costumed hero and the extent to which the costume defines his or her role. Using examples across various media (comic books; film; and television) with case studies including The X-Men; Watchmen; real-life superheroes such as Phoenix Jones and Pussy Riot; and audience activities such as cosplay; The Superhero Costume presents new perspectives on the increasingly popular genre.A lively and thorough account of superhero fashions throughout history; The Superhero Costume will be essential reading for students of visual culture; popular culture; fashion and cultural studies.
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