Why do superheroes wear capes?

There is an established history in Spanish drama and fiction called capa y espada ("cape and sword") so, when Zorro (arguably the first of the modern-day superheroes) was introduced in 1919, the natural clothing of choice was themed in the Spanish tradition, cape and all. read more

Superheroes wear capes because comic book artists are usually in a hurry. Look at the usual uniform of a comic book character. A nude body is easier to draw than a clothed one, so the artist sketches an outline, then adds lines to indicate boot tops, neckline, and gloves. read more