superhero cape

Vigilante's flowing garment

A superhero cape is the flowing cloak worn by comic book heroes like Superman and Batman, typically attached at the shoulders and extending down the back.

Beyond costumes, the term describes any dramatic cape-like garment: She twirled in her superhero cape made from a beach towel.

The image evokes childhood play and fantasy heroism.

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catching air · velvet · dramatic · swirling · crime fighter · comic book · mask · costume · flying · wind · flutter · fabric · crimson · shoulders · clasp · swoosh · silhouette · rescue

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functionality/practicality

superhero capebody armor

Protective garment stopping bullets

tactical vest · bulletproof vest · combat gear · riot gear · flak jacket

heroic symbolism

superhero capehospital gown

Backless medical garment

straitjacket · business suit · lab coat · mugshot · ankle monitor

visibility/display

superhero capecamouflage

Concealment through visual blending

ghillie suit · invisibility cloak · stealth suit · plain clothes · disguise

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G