Doesn't Superman's Cape Create Drag?

[Capsizing Heart]

I usually can ignore how awkward most costume elements would be in reality, but honestly I'm w/ you on the heels even with the female characters that are "powerful enough that it wouldn't be a problem" shouldn't have heels in my opinion it just seems like a silly choice when fighting or committing crime.

Although I guess it does leave a window for comedy, as the hero/villain goes charging in, slips on the heel. Just a shame I've never seen that joke.

[Two Headed Sex Beast]

Although I guess it does leave a window for comedy, as the hero/villain goes charging in, slips on the heel. Just a shame I've never seen that joke.

Oh boy that reminds me about my question regarding Green Lantern slipping on a banana peel.

[Mat001]

Superman wears a cape because in most continuities, he uses it to protect others since it is made from invulnerable fabrics, thus allowing him to use it as protection from fire and bullets. He's also used it to create pockets for oxygen, during a fire, so that a person can breathe while he can get them out. Clark also has used it throughout the years to store his Clark Kent clothing, for when he's on the go. The other reason is that Martha had, in the previous continuity, thought that it made him look dashing. It doesn't provide drag since this is a man who is very fast and very strong. And very seldom does anyone grab his cape to use it against him as they know that you don't tug on Superman's cape.

[Two Headed Sex Beast]

Superman wears a cape because in most continuities, he uses it to protect others since it is made from invulnerable fabrics, thus allowing him to use it as protection from fire and bullets. He's also used it to create pockets for oxygen, during a fire, so that a person can breathe while he can get them out. Clark also has used it throughout the years to store his Clark Kent clothing, for when he's on the go. The other reason is that Martha had, in the previous continuity, thought that it made him look dashing. It doesn't provide drag since this is a man who is very fast and very strong. And very seldom does anyone grab his cape to use it against him as they know that you don't tug on Superman's cape.

Eh, I would argue that the cape does create drag but Supes can overcome it sorta like how Bill Clinton overcame that drag he had of that doobie back in the day. Cause he didn't inhale.

[joneddy]

To quote Edna:
No Capes!
November 15th of '58! All was well, another day saved, when... his cape snagged on a missile fin!
Stratogale! April 23rd, '57! Cape caught in a jet turbine!
Metaman, express elevator! Dynaguy, snagged on takeoff! Splashdown, sucked into a vortex!
No Capes!

**Sorry this discussion made me think of the incredibles.

[BlueLily]

Great response to any of these questions...

BECAUSE IT LOOKS COOL.

These aren't soldiers, these are superheroes and theatricality is the most important part of their costumes.

[Ntikrst]

Secondary motion is pretty.

[Jack]

To quote Edna:
No Capes!
November 15th of '58! All was well, another day saved, when... his cape snagged on a missile fin!
Stratogale! April 23rd, '57! Cape caught in a jet turbine!
Metaman, express elevator! Dynaguy, snagged on takeoff! Splashdown, sucked into a vortex!
No Capes!

**Sorry this discussion made me think of the incredibles.

It's an enjoyable scene, but honestly I think as long as you're not in a hyper-realistic setting it's a mistake to get rid of capes. They're just so damn awesome.

Watchman, for example, did the "capes will get you killed in real life" thing too, but it made more sense there, rather than being a throwaway scene in which a character witnesses some of his friends die without any emotional reaction.

[Capsizing Heart]

Oh boy that reminds me about my question regarding Green Lantern slipping on a banana peel.

Well it is yellow...

Watchman, for example, did the "capes will get you killed in real life" thing too, but it made more sense there, rather than being a throwaway scene in which a character witnesses some of his friends die without any emotional reaction.

Yeah I was surprised no one brought this up sooner, to be honest. Damn revolving doors!

[The Batman]

Watchman, for example, did the "capes will get you killed in real life" thing too, but it made more sense there, rather than being a throwaway scene in which a character witnesses some of his friends die without any emotional reaction.

And still two of the Watchmen, Ozmandyas and Nite-Owl had capes. It's just that good of a look.

As for Superman, given the sort of power he has, I figure that the cape would tear off long before drag was ever an issue for him. Besides, if the cape is indestructible Kryptonian fabric, it affords him a useful shield for his more flimsy compatriots.

[dupersuper]

I think when you're strong enough to push planets around, your cape's a none-issue.

[Two Headed Sex Beast]

I think when you're strong enough to push planets around, your cape's a none-issue.

Can he really push planets? I thought that was just in cartoons.

[vitruvian]

I guess that's true. I wonder if he ever thinks, "man if I wasn't Superman this cape would be a drag. LITERALLY!" Plus if you weren't Superman you'd just be a crazy person wearing a cape falling to your death.

It's not like the humanoid form is particularly streamlined for flight, either. If he wasn't capable of pushing around thousands of tons with whatever propels his flight, I suppose either source of drag might bother him and limit his speed.

[Two Headed Sex Beast]

It's not like the humanoid form is particularly streamlined for flight, either. If he wasn't capable of pushing around thousands of tons with whatever propels his flight, I suppose either source of drag might bother him and limit his speed.

Perhaps that's why he used to wear a speedo.

[The Batman]

Can he really push planets? I thought that was just in cartoons.

Depends on the era of the comics, but yeah, he could move planets around. I mean, why wouldn't he be able to? He's Superman.