# If you were going to a super-hero costume party **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 23, 2012, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751 "2012-04-23T22:00:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Corcaigh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Corcaigh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corcaigh)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/41 "2012-04-25T16:22:06Z")
Wonder Woman ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/42 "2012-04-25T16:52:05Z")
> [@rachelellogram](#): > > [**Quailman!**](http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk73/dizzy619_photos/dizzy/quailman-1.jpg) Damn you! You stole my idea! I’ve actually gone as Quail Man for Halloween twice…the ladies _love it._ 😃 Well, to avoid the embarrassment of wearing the same costume, I’ll take Artie: The Strongest Man…_in the World!_ ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/43 "2012-04-25T16:55:06Z")
> [@zoid](#): > > I can’t belive I’m first in line to claim Trojan Man! Dick! 😃 (Though i was Captain Condom one Halloween in college. ) Hmmm, what should I go as? looks up to user name ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/44 "2012-04-26T20:05:17Z")
I’d probably cobble together some retrotech stuff and go as a [Son Of Ether](http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Sons_of_Ether) My writings on this board once got me an actual invitation to write a Mind article for Paradigma. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2012, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/45 "2012-04-26T22:48:46Z")
I went as Clark Kent once, with a partially unbuttoned dress shirt, & a Superman tee beneath. Pull back the shirt for a quick change. ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2012, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/46 "2012-04-27T00:01:14Z")
Like this? [http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/398015\_263311707067192\_100001650938114\_653321\_820362551\_n.jpg](http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/398015_263311707067192_100001650938114_653321_820362551_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2012, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/47 "2012-04-27T01:15:29Z")
> [@DrFidelius](#): > > Like this? > > [http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/398015\_263311707067192\_100001650938114\_653321\_820362551\_n.jpg](http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/398015_263311707067192_100001650938114_653321_820362551_n.jpg) Less buzzcut, more hat. With Press pass. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/48 "2012-04-27T16:07:39Z")
I am jealous! I have made and worn: The Spirit Captain America Batman Robocop Yojimbo Darth Maul Obi-Wan Kenobi Baron Von Radium (made-up steampunk villian) James Bond Sherlock Holmes Captain Kirk Conan The Road Warrior Mandrake The Magician Braveheart Doc Savage the Witch-King of Agmar King Arthur And that’s only the “superheroe-type” costumes. This year I hope to be The Phantom, The Ghost Who Walks. I need a life. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/49 "2012-04-27T16:37:23Z")
Howard the Duck, if I could find a suitable costume and mask. ---
**Author:** ![pope\_hentai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@pope\_hentai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pope_hentai)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/50 "2012-04-28T07:00:11Z")
bueno excellente. ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2012, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/51 "2012-04-28T12:21:36Z")
> [@bouv](#): > > Damn you! You stole my idea! > > I’ve actually gone as Quail Man for Halloween twice…the ladies _love it._ 😃 > > Well, to avoid the embarrassment of wearing the same costume, I’ll take Artie: The Strongest Man…_in the World!_ Artie would be totally awesome for a tall, super-skinny guy. Quailman is guaranteed to be a hit with the ladies. Especially if you can nail some of the quotes and mannerisms. ---
**Author:** ![Ranchoth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranchoth/32/1066_2.png) [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2012, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/52 "2012-04-28T12:34:54Z")
> [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](#): > > I might go as [Axe Cop](http://axecop.com/), but I’d have to shave off some of my facial hair. In fact, my beard would be a problem, I’d probably have to do as someone’s evil twin. Yeah, I’m of the beard-wearing camp, too…I’m pretty much limited to about three possible heroes. Four, if you count Prince Vultan. So it’s evil twin or maybe [gender-flipped superheroine](http://static03.mediaite.com/themarysue/uploads/2012/03/tumblr_m11tr6d0Qb1qbujox-411x550.jpg) for me. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2012, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/53 "2012-04-28T13:02:28Z")
The Tick! ---
**Author:** ![ArrMatey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/arrmatey/32/3522_2.png) [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/54 "2012-04-28T17:09:29Z")
Kevin Matchstick. In fact, a particular friend of mine has been bugging me for… About 12 years now… To dress as a superhero for -something-. Anything. I need to figure out where I can get me one of Kevin’s t-shirts in my size… ---
**Author:** ![SnakeBabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@SnakeBabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakeBabe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/55 "2012-04-28T17:59:22Z")
I have been Batgirl but I really want to get a 1966 Batgirl costume. Just so darn expensive. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2012, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/56 "2012-04-28T19:24:31Z")
> [@SnakeBabe](#): > > I have been Batgirl but I really want to get a 1966 Batgirl costume. Just so darn expensive. Photos! ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2012, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/57 "2012-04-28T22:39:47Z")
[Wonder Woman](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/5709426/When-comic-book-heroes-and-villains-get-old-Superheroes-Decadence-by-Donald-Soffritti.html) ---
**Author:** ![Gagundathar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a183cd/32.png) [@Gagundathar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gagundathar)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2012, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/58 "2012-04-28T23:03:45Z")
> [@Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](#): > > I have a Superman costume which I’ve worn to a party before. And around the house more than once. Actually, I’m getting the urge to lounge around in it tonight… \ Hmmm… I hate to break it to you, but Superman Underoos do not qualify as a costume. :dubious: Just needed saying. ---
**Author:** ![SnakeBabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@SnakeBabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakeBabe)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/59 "2012-04-29T04:46:35Z")
> [@BMalion](#): > > Photos! I will if I ever get one. ---
**Author:** ![installLSC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2012, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751/60 "2012-04-29T05:53:45Z")
[Zatanna.](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatanna) Because why wouldn’t you want to dress [like this?](http://www.tradereadingorder.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/Zatanna-Everyday-Magic.jpg) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-a-super-hero-costume-party/619751.md?page=4)