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I'm skeptical as well. The costume needs a change. Imagine the backlash (and sexual excitement) if the costume remains skimpy. A resemblance to greek armor might work. Picture in link http://fanartexhibit.files.wordpress..._woman_new.jpg
I've never seen a study done of the original of the super hero "costume," but I suspect its roots are in the circus. Early superheroes looks very much like the "strong men" and acrobats from the circus. Can we not finally get beyond a super hero needing a silly costume? I mean if you were on the street and someone dressed like Wonder Woman or Thor landed in front of you, would your first reaction be "Wow! A super hero!" No. It would be: "Oh, no! It's raining circus performers!"
Superman I can understand. That isn't a costume. It's Kryptonian attire. Okay. I'll buy that.
Batman originally dressed up in order to scare criminals at night, to make them think a monster was after them. That's something all the movies and comics have forgotten. They're turned Batman into a kung fu gadget freak.
Spider-Man used to be a pro wrestler. A silly costume is standard there. Okay. I'll buy that.
After that ...
Really, all the costumes look like a silly affectation. Why does Wonder Woman look like the world's most patriotic stripper? Why does Green Arrow dress like a gay Robin Hood? What possesses Daredevil to think scarlet tights are going to be of any use taking down organized crime? Why do the Fantastic Four feel the need for matching skin-tight uniforms? Why does a bald private school headmaster dressing his students in skimpy tights not strike anyone as a hundred kinds of creepy?
If you want to make successful movies that will appeal to adults, it's time to rethink the super hero paradigm.
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