Slipping into an actual replica super hero or heroine costume each day probably isn’t a very realistic option. There are still ways to feel heroic and awesome without going overboard, but you and your Hulk underpants already know that, right? These Superheroine Footless Tights can also be easily concealed under any pair of jeans if need be. Then once 5 o’clock rolls around, you can sport the Batgirl or Wonder Woman styles as you wish…or in the event that you need to swing into action fast.
Jk jk there’s nothing ironic about this. Not even by the Alanis Morissette definiton which, I think we can all agree, is very loose. Ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife isn’t ironic so much as it is just bad luck. Amrite? Imrite. Artist Elizabeth Beals illustrated this series of DC Comic superheroines as hipsters. There’s Wonderwoman, Catwoman, Supergirl, and more! So many more. Okay, more like 4 more. The ladies are all dressed up in the typical hipster garb aka cheap thrift shop finds paired with overpriced shit you can buy at Urban Outfitters. All these hipster-heroines are missing is a pack of American Spirits, a 12-pack of PBR, and a fixie. Oh, plus a dose of pretension and slightly inflated ego.
Of the many geeky weddings we’ve seen, the wedding between Batgirl and Nightwing (aka Barbara Gorden and Dick Grayson Laura and Seth) is one of the geekiest and classiest. The traditional white dress paired with an optional mask and yellow utility belt makes this bride not only blushing, but badass. Of course the Batman sidekick theme didn’t just stop with the attire—the reception was held at Haly’s Circus, the bouquets were made of comic books, and their photobooth was a Gotham City mugshot. Even their engagement photos were Batgirl and Nightwing themed. Check out the photography of Dianne Personett for more photos of the adorable duo.
Etsy seller SciFeyeCandy (Eye see what you did there!) is selling these superhero bikinis. Well, some of them are heroes, others are villains. Speaking of villains: why do all these bad girls always look so good? I get why the good girls look good. It’s because they’re good! But I’m a kinda good person — once I nursed a hummingbird back to health and I call my grandmother semi-regularly. So why do I gotta look so bad all the time? I blame my relationship with pizza. It’s a bittersweet love affair! But mostly extra cheesy with pepperoni.
Incredibeds is selling this Spider-Man Bed Cover. It turns your bed into an awkwardly shaped comfy Spider-Man. Cool! I mean for someone else. Different strokes for different folks, ya know? Some people are want to catch their Zs in beds shaped like a bird’s nest, Totoro, a barrell of beer, even a Millennium Falcon. All of which are cool, but personally I prefer a good old fashioned bunkbed. I call bottom bunk! (I’m afraid of heights.)
Warner Bros. and The A.C.Camargo Cancer Center in São Paulo turned the children’s ward into the Hall of Justice. Not only that, but they rebranded chemotherapy ‘Superformula’ and created a series of comic books featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Green Lantern who each lose and regain their powers by using the Superformula. That’s really special. Super special. Kudos to the people behind the project and to the kids who are fighting the good fight. Also, kudos to the first person who brings me a tissue. I’m having allergies!
Avengers Assemble! … into one person!
Hot Topic is selling Batman and Superman scented fragrances for $20 a pop. The Batman cologne smells of all kinds of random stuff, but most notably to me? Patchouli. You think the Dark Knight’s been hitting that herb? Yeah, you’re right: it’s probably Alfred. The Superman scent has got all kinds of kooky smells in it too. The one that sticks out to me most is that lemon sorbet note. WTF, Supes? You hitting up the gelato shop without me? You think I wouldn’t be able to tell? I can always tell.