Supergirl's WORST Costumes Explored?!

[@CosmicG777]

Pretty sure Tony Stark understands the necessity to having multiple costumes or in his case, armors.

[@truefanforum3273]

Yes, but the differences in armors go beyond the cosmetic. Many are designed for specific functions or environments, or are supposed to be improvements on previous armors. And that makes perfect sense for a guy like Tony Stark.

[@bthsr7113]

@@truefanforum3273 Tony may well have more costume changes than any other male hero I'm aware of, but yes. Each costume change represented a substantial change in tactical abilities, and as a tech based hero, whose suit does the heavy lifting, it is only natural that his suit will change and evolve more than most superhero appearances.

[@johnbockelie3899]

Superman " Ma Kent made my costume from my baby blankets !!". Super girl " Before leaving Krypton , I raided a super fabrics ware house !!"

[@GabePuratekuta]

Iron Man? That C-list hero that only had one profound character arc when he quit drinking?

[@CosmicG777]

@@GabePuratekuta I'd hardly call him C-list?

[@GenerationWest]

If you think Supergirl wore a ton of costumes in one sitting, Janet Van Dyne's Wasp costumes would make this video twice as long, only of went in rapid fire succession lol. Oh yeah, I was all about the costume life, I wanted to be a comic artist, so I spent years going over comic costumes through the years, so I've grown an eye for this, and love the effort. For contest like these, I always think of Spider-Man black suit situation, because a fan got paid $200 for what would become one of the most popular Marvel properties.

[@TheMorlun]

My favorite Janet's costume is totally-not-stolen-from-Kang costume.

[@Madbandit77]

Janet was a fashionista before the term was popular.

[@chihiromononoke9381]

I love the multiple costumes idea. If they want women and some men to read comics, they should bring this back (though without long, boring dinner parties where nothing happens).

[@Madbandit77]

@@chihiromononoke9381 What about the Hellfire Gala that's happening in X-Men?

[@chihiromononoke9381]

Also, She-Hulk wore a variety of outfits in Byrne's She-Hulk comic from the 80s. These weren't costumes, but this was cool. Multiple costumes also would work for Harley Quinn and Starfire.

[@dlee827]

Superman: You have a huge closet full of costumes? That's absurd. Supergirl: Yeah? Let's talk about your Lois Lane room...

[@johnburt1172]

Shots fired. Bullseye hit.

[@atomicdreamz6035]

Direct strike. Target confirmed hit.

[@Xehanort10]

Superman: How do you know about that?

[@johnburt1172]

@@Xehanort10 Kal, you didn't line it with lead....

[@CentralNexusPrime]

I always thought that for a solar powered hero having JUST your head and hands exposed is odd. The T shirt thing on the new 52 reboot actually made some sense in that regard for Supes. At least Supergirl showed some leg too for MOST of her run

[@RobertJazo]

When Supergirl states that maybe changing costumes will confuse her enemies, it reminds me that the same point was made during the brief era where Spider-Man was changing between the classic red and blue costume and the (non-symbiote) black costume. Jameson especially hated the changing costumes and briefly wondered if there might be two Spider-Men out there now.

[@AzLolFun]

Your future merch should include "At the time of this recording" lol

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

I'd love a coffee mug with that written on it.

[@TheDuck632]

@Todricc_Pelt_Fandoms I've been asking for that shirt for months. When she puts one out I'm getting two.

[@CieJe.Alexander]

Your wish is granted!

[@theelementalstation947]

*In Kara's room* Clark: Ok, Kara we need to talk Kara: About what? *Clark points to the closet ready to burst with supergirl's uniforms* Clark: You have a hoarding problem Kara: What?! Please you're exagerating Clark: Really? Then please tell me when was the last time you wore a uniform twice Kara: I-I, um... well... I belive it was... more than a year ago? Clark: What I thought, is decided, let's oppen the closet, sort them out, pick the best ones and find a place for the rest Kara: Yeah, thats fair...

[@HandofOmega]

Kara (going through her closet): Wait...Atlee, what are you doing in there?! Atlee: ...Ummm...not sure I can say. Is the Comics Code still in effect?

[@CieJe.Alexander]

Imagine finding these at a Goodwill thrift store. LOL

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

Clark: Kara you need to learn to behave like a rational adult, and have your large rooms filled with the busts of a loved one you pine for in secret and NOT closets with clothes.

[@locomadman]

@@CieJe.Alexander Good will? Perverts pay a fortune online for used articles of clothing from their favourite cam girl, imagine the money that’d roll in if a superhero started selling off old costumes! …yeah, this totally just got weird; I’ll just see myself out now, a have a sudden urge to clean something with bleach…

[@samshughart3479]

lmao supergirl w bangs is my fave “costume change” lowkey just like the animated version

[@Werewolf914]

I like that Evening Wear costume just a dress with a cape, who says you can't be classy while fighting crime? Personally I like this idea alternate costumes are always fun, maybe it's from the years of playing video games where cool alternate outfits are the top tier awards for completing things, but I'm all for it, plus I'm sure the fans had fun designing costumes.

[@johnburt1172]

Lois Lane once gifted Superman with an indestructible white-tie costume (with a top hat and an "S" emblem sash). I forget where she got it, but it's a real shame that he never actually took her on a date in it. Or, the story could have ended with Clark Kent taking her out, saying Superman lent him this nice suit, "Isn't it swell?" and Lois saying irritably, "Superman looked a lot better in it, Clark", and Clark winking at the reader....

[@DSan-kl2yc]

I like one aspect of it. Changing it all the time for no reason is kinda annoying. But the evening gown and beach suit or situational ones I like. Not to say the non situational ones were bad. I just mean there's no real reason to switch. There's a reason why the blouse one is remembered and it's not because it's the best. But the one that was actually used for awhile to surpass anyone story in people's minds.

[@johnburt1172]

@@DSan-kl2yc Any outfit that is mainly blue and red with yellow accents and has the "S" emblem on it is going to be unmistakable, so why shouldn't Supergirl - or even Superman - wear a different outfit every day of the week?

[@DSan-kl2yc]

@@johnburt1172 I don't know. For whatever reason that none of us remember these costumes well compared to the blouse one despite it sucking. Or her classic blue skirt or even more famous red skirt. Repetition helps something stick in ones mind and that gets elevated and tied to the character.

[@johnbockelie3899]

Fortunately , Kara's ship had a Super sewing machine she took along just in case.

[@FergieNCC2475]

The puffy blouse and hot pants was my hands down favorite. If she really wanted to confuse villains, or keep Linda's ID secret, imagine if she wore Sasha's wide array of wigs.

[@JKevinCarrier]

This reminds me a little of the '80s revival of "Dial H for Hero", where they had readers submit ideas for heroes and villains. The "Dial H" concept lends itself to a constantly changing roster of hero identities, so it made sense. As I recall, you had to sign a legal disclaimer waiving all your rights to anything you submitted. Which was why I never participated...my terrible ideas are MINE, darn it!

[@GrandArchPriestOfTheAlgorithm]

As a priest in the Church of the Algorithm, I bless this video with a comment.

[@CasuallyComics]

Amen

[@HandofOmega]

I was excommunicated...-_-

[@jpboursaw4469]

Following that logic, I probably qualify as a Heathen. But I’m still a sucker for great content, and story!!!!👏👏👍

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

I light this votive comment for the Engagement

[@undetestable1]

I really like the idea that she doesn't have one costume just a color scheme and logo across many different outfits. I wish they kept up with that, its cute, and gives her something that could help define her character a bit better. She desperately need some core character elements so doesn't become a completely different person every time she has a new writer.

[@vasp99]

Robin ( THE Robin ) also went through a phase in the mid 1970's where readers were invited to send in their sketches of alternate Robin costumes . Robin wore several of them in a single story in a single issue of Batman Family .

[@connerkent9641]

Which robin?

[@joshuaingobo1559]

@@connerkent9641 Dick Grayson.

[@bobmathis-friedman6742]

I've always loved the puffy-sleeve/hotpants design, and REALLY liked the first variant that Diana had her in (liked the shot with her, Di and Morgan' Daughter, together...wasn't that Morganna's last appearance?)

[@highlander2319]

At this point I find this being one of the only comic channels I watch, you keep things interesting

[@donchon7580]

It's nice when they only talk about comics and not other stuff like politics.

[@johnkrier8021]

No one does a better job of reviewing comics or dispensing comic history *without judgement* than Sasha. Most other channels have turned comic books into a social mess that hurts my soul.

[@thomasdeja523]

It's one of the few channels that I KNOW will leave me with a smile on my face.

[@jpboursaw4469]

To Highlander, and everyone who just replied before me: Ditto! Yep! Agreed! You get a like, an you get a like, an you get a like! An... I think you get the idea.

[@philiphunn194]

Comic Tropes is a pretty fun channel.

[@1derb0y]

The costume I disked the most was her last one -- the one she died wearing in the Crisis. The lopsided cape, the frilly ballerina-type skirt, and that headband - ugh, it was a terrible combo. Not a good look.

[@johnpjones182]

Yeah, the goofy pointy skirt. Just doesn't work at all.

[@msfthe1st117]

Will the whims ever take us to the Peter David Supergirl run? Asking for a friend.

[@HandofOmega]

I can't believe how long it took me to recognize the Buffy references!

[@nivekian]

PAD is easy to talk to on the Facebook, why not see about doing an interview?

[@chihiromononoke9381]

Wasn't she an alien duplicate or something. They ruined Supergirl for decades after Crisis, though eventually, they made her a cool character who is more compelling than Superman.

[@thomasdeja523]

I have...highly conflicted feelings about Mr. David.

[@msfthe1st117]

@@thomasdeja523 same but I’m talking about the work itself.

[@Jsouza1226]

Now all we need is a “At the time of this recording “ shirt

[@Tiggeralt]

I'm reminded of the JLA: Sins Of Youth comic, where Green Lantern Kyle Rayner has a different costume in every panel.

[@johnbockelie3899]

Superman : Fortress of Solitude. Super girl : Cavern of Costumes.

[@aurahoneydew9607]

A action figure company's wet dream.

[@manucitomx]

Please, never stop. Nobody else does these things. Cannot love this channel more.

[@jpboursaw4469]

Superman: No,no, I’m fine wearing the same thing...decade after predictable decade... Supergirl: Ewww. No. Where’s my closet!?! I did like this era of Supergirl transitioning from pre-teen to young adult. That time of life when we experiment the most. Results vary. My favorite was the combination with long gloves and thigh boots(sans side stripes) Visually dynamic and distinct. And whatever else you might think of this time, like Sekowskys art, it was FUN! That was the whole point. True, the contributors weren’t paid, BUT...! Imagine being a kid at this time. Being asked to interact with a favorite comic in a way that had never been done before!!! They print YOUR design with YOUR name...BRAGGING RIGHTS!!!!! So for kids of all ages, this was awesome. Chris Farley awwwwsoooome...! And some of these kids may have grown up to be Cosplayers. Sooooo.....RESPEC!!!, man. And then there were those Robin designs....

[@zicyzacbonanza]

Yeah I like when it makes sense for the character. Superman had a classic costume that meant a lot to him as a symbol both personally and to the public so why would he change it. I really like Janet aka Wasp in Marvel being a fashion designer and being the in universe cause behind most of the costume changes for any Avengers member.

[@artheaded1]

I consider the hot pants outfit her REAL costume, its the one she wore throughout my childhood. Adventure 408 was one of my first comic books (I was just out of kindergarten) and my father destroyed it after the story gave me nightmares! Still hate ghost stories!!!

[@johnpjones182]

I got #415 on January 1, 1972, a few weeks before my tenth birthday. That cover! Being dragged by her hair--yikes!

[@HandofOmega]

Personally, my least favorite of her costumes is the one they gave her when she was officially brought back for Post-Crisis DC under Jeph Loeb, who thought it was a good idea to play up her sex appeal as she was supposed to be a "superpowered Paris Hilton" type! I'm not a prude who dislikes sex appeal, far from it, but only where it fits, and this was completely missing the fact that the entire reason there was such an outcry to bring her back in the first place was because Peter David had whetted our appetites with the "orignal" Kara, who is as far from that as you can get! So, let me get this straight: DC wanted Kara to stay dead and gone, but let PAD bring her back for just a few issues; he gambled that the fans would like her so much, they'd want her back permanently, and he was right! So, of course, DC agreed, but in a "monkey's paw" sort of way, by canceling his book (effectively firing him) and having another creative team bring her back, but with a personality that was almost the exact opposite of what the fans really wanted! ...Passive-Aggressive much, DC?

[@chihiromononoke9381]

Was this the version with the white shirt who was in the cartoons? I didn't like this version, but it was a step in the right direction away from the alien clone thing. They evolved her into a cool character in the 00s. I like the New 52 version, and I like the first season of the TV series, but I don't like the Rebirth comics.

[@tomorrow4eva]

Well, he did commit the sin of bringing back a legacy character…

[@tomorrow4eva]

@Will N I'm convinced Dan Didio doesn't like anything

[@amandak.5967]

That's an interesting backstory! You're referring to the crop top suit, right? It was so unnatural how much they stretched out her lower body, but besides that I stan the art style. I think it inspired her look in the animated film Superman and Batman Apocalypse? I loved her in that film but hated how they had her be nude getting out of the ship (like why? Also, eww, didn't her parents put her in there in most continuities?) and almost get attacked by those random guys. It was both gratuitous and unnecessarily dark at the same time because nothing else was done with it.

[@anionhero]

You missed out on a golden opportunity to advertise all your merch. Since you were doing a video about the constant changing of Supergirl's costume, every time you switched back to being on screen you could have on a different shirt. It would have totally worked with the subject of the video. LOL

[@chihiromononoke9381]

The costume wardrobe idea is awesome. They could use it to appeal to women and some men (without long, boring dinner parties where nothing happens).

[@mikhaelgribkov4117]

Now I want Araki to do fashion for Marvel/DC characters.

[@changed5391]

Angel dust yessss

[@elementalsgami1]

That would probably be really cool

[@Blue5Standingby]

I don’t like the logo being just on the belt. The big blue empty space on the chest looks strange on a super hero. It needs strips holes or something to help either the contrast, maybe take the sleeves or change the texture.

[@ExeErdna]

That's more or less why Powergirl works

[@davidmcmahon4633]

@@ExeErdna So True!

[@twatson8709]

The hotpants costume has always been my favorite. Probably because that’s when I started reading comics. And I really hope you come back to this run of the series. It features a girl named NASTI!! So many questions.

[@chihiromononoke9381]

Lol

[@KaBoomStock]

Nasthalia Luthor, Lex’s niece.

[@DSan-kl2yc]

Nasty I know her isn't she luthors niece. Great name

[@goeldicotton]

It’s so clear the artist appreciated all the effort that the fans put in. it’s honestly really sweet.

[@Alefiend]

9:35 "This full body one with magician cape attachment, I feel like it ends up being used." It does - for Doctor Strange. Go ahead, try to unsee it now.

[@dadeleemurphy85]

The Comics Code Authority WISHES it was approved by The Casually Comics Code.

[@dngillikin]

Okay, I'll come out and admit it. My favorite is the hotpants and poofy sleeves look, especially as portrayed on that letter page illustration which became the cover symbol and a staple of DC's character licensing art. That image was the one used for the 7-Eleven Slurpee cup of the early seventies where I first learned of the existence of the character many months before I bought my first comic.

[@TheTooshoes]

I agree; that was the best version. I always loved the ties on the sandals in that costume, but I think Adventure 410 was the only time she wore them.

[@dngillikin]

@@TheTooshoes Yep, by 411, the sandals had been replaced by the ballet slippers.

[@dngillikin]

@Will N I most often refer to them as pixie boots, myself, but didn't this time. Now I'm getting the urge for someone to put Kara in elf shoes for a gag -'the ones with the curly toes.

[@danborgerding]

"What is keeping that up?" me: Tactile telekinesis?

[@davidchurch5932]

About time you took a long hard look at Mike Sekowsky's work. Especially the "Inferior 5" Go on. Do it! Do it, do it, do it!

[@scottboswell6406]

"Inferior Five" is right in the Casually Comics lane!!

[@jpboursaw4469]

If it’s the Inferiors you’re wanting , the Strange Brain Parts KZbin channel has a wonderful presentation. But it’s mostly bits & matter of fact type stuff. But I would LOVE to see Sasha’s take on it!!,, Except for what happened to Dumb Bunny and Merryman post-crisis. Could’ve gone my whole life without that.

[@scottboswell6406]

This reminds me, did he work on the Metal Men during the time they looked human? He was all about changing up images.

[@davidchurch5932]

@@scottboswell6406 Yeah he did. Mercury as an artist, Platinum as a model? Mike at his best.

[@bio1656]

Old comics . Good times, Good times .

[@MrTumshie]

This video has me feeling my age. 20 or 30 years ago I'm sure my reaction to the swimsuit type costume might have been imagining how attractive it could be in real life but now I can't get past the 'how is that staying on?' feeling and thinking that the poor lassie would be frozen flying high up wearing such a skimpy outfit. I'm so old.

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

Some of these costumes look like Kara started getting ready, then realized there were too many pieces and just rushed out with whatever she had on.

[@johnpotts8308]

I remember the TV series Supergirl going through her fashion parade when trying to choose a costume (particularly the "I wouldn't wear this to the beach!" outfit) - all of which had been SG's costume at some point.

[@kdisley]

6:48 After this issue, demands for Supergirl team-ups with Aquaman increased by 1,000%

[@chihiromononoke9381]

They should make Aquaman the male version of the princess and babe characters. I wonder if a Prince genre exists. The Star Wars OT is kind of a male Disney Princess story. Men are portrayed awfully by the media. It's a discrimination and exploitation which is rarely discussed. I would like to see dignified portrayals of men again. They ruined Aquaman in the movies though.

[@markshulusky6680]

"Where are the bottoms on this one, Ellen?" Best line.

[@Estarfigam]

I am partial to the DCAU costume, and I think the Arrowverse and 80's movie might be the same style. I like that too.

[@ShikiKiryu]

that magician lookin outfit was...certainly something. Supergirl Sorcerer-Supreme or somethin type deal that one. What about Spiderman costume changes and alterations though? It may not work so much for Supergirl with feeling disconnected but Parker has deffo gone through a lot of versions, and a lot of the other Spider-character outfits are variations and just minor tweaks of his own. What makes his costume work so well that it could get so many off-shoots that each of the alter-versions of him that exists from the spiderverse that makes them all feel unique in a different way compared to Supergirl's massive wardrobe changes?

[@DoctorPretorious616]

I love your "Supergirl voice", Sasha; it's somewhere between Marilyn Monroe and Judy Jetson!

[@HA-409]

Sasha...damn you look good 😍 !!!! ♥️ your channel Keep up the good work .

[@HBHaga]

I mostly remember Kara from her time with the LSH, particularly the poofy blouse and hot-pants look.

[@Emptybee]

That "suimsuit" outfit of Kara's reminds me of the kinds of costumes you saw in the late Silver/Bronze Age of the Legion.

[@HBHaga]

@@Emptybee Yeah, it would have gone over pretty well in the Grell era.

[@johnpjones182]

@@Emptybee I especially like Princess Projectra's costume. Mmmm!!

[@justicierodelaliga]

If you think those are bad check out (and please do a video) on the 1970s Legion of Superheroes costumes. Especially the Cosmic Boy one .

[@setsuki17]

I wish Supergirl had a "ninja" version of her costume.

[@chihiromononoke9381]

This would be metal. She could train to be a Kryptonian ninja. Cassandra Cain was kind of a ninja Batgirl.

[@jpboursaw4469]

You should totally design it!!!!

[@timross5351]

Loving a lot of these, and more than a few just need a minor adjustment to be just fine. I was impressed by the Supergown, though!

[@minaverry]

I like characters having many costumes. Like Kitty Pryde, it was kind of a running joke how frecuently she changed her looks, at least till they decided to ignore that her Shadowcat costume is the coolest and settled for the boring black/yellow one.

[@WarmLillie]

Lillie: “Hmm, what’s a super good costume look for me? Give me all the design.” “Design me like one Super girls. Lol.” (( Yes, I got a pic of a hero look made and using it just for the occasion. I wanted to look super cute.

[@ericwars9328]

Merch for Casually comic approval. I'd gladly pay for Sasha's love...not like that! Get your mind out of the gutter guys, that's somebodies mother ;)

[@connerkent9641]

I didn’t think about that until you suggested it

[@ericwars9328]

@@connerkent9641 I'm telling bad dad jokes for fathers day. Hope i'm making thing funny instead of uncomfortable for our virtual hostess

[@HandofOmega]

@@ericwars9328 Given that she admits to "pretty much living in the gutter", I think she's ok, LOL!

[@ericwars9328]

@@HandofOmega lol. We all know subtextually this channel is all about that cheese cake. *Glares at "swimsuit" supergirl costume* Sometimes not so subtextually

[@MysteryDisc]

Mike Sekowski sounds like he really would've been at home on a Katy Keene type of book

[@StoryboardsbyStuffPOP]

I’m a fan of evening wear I think one of those DC/Marvel Universe handbook catalogues of characters that features all the fig costumes throughout the years would be cool.

[@locomadman]

I actually did like those art books too. I mean, even for a 13yr old, the Marvel swimsuit edition was… a lot. Like, way to much actually. 4 words: Cyclops, Speedo: ‘nuff said. But Rogue looked so beautiful in her Wedding Dress during the ‘90 Jim Lee run; a right proper southern belle! 🥰🥰🥰

[@johnpjones182]

Marvel had a super-heroine in the '40's called the Blonde Phantom who wore an evening gown & mask. Never read any of her stories, but she looks great.

[@gruknarorcishwar-yerhereto8489]

Only super being with a closet of uniforms....... while Batman running around in full zebra print

[@rasheedsanders1067]

I may be in the minority here but I say it's time to bring back the hotpants.

[@thomasdeja523]

You do know that this video just prompts me to request respectfully that you do these two things: 1) An overview of THE DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL, the 80's series that features what might be the single ugliest outfit Kara ever wore; in my head cannon DC wasn't killing Supergirl in CRISIS, they were killing that outfit. 2) An exploration of the many, MANY costumes of Janet 'The sun rose today, so it's time for a new costume' Van Dyne and Natalia 'Gotta Follow The Trends' Romanova....

[@thomasdeja523]

@Will N You and I will have to agree to disagree...I think the combination of 'new' elements (the 'necklace' piece around the emblem, the cut of the blouse, the belt) all serve to overcomplicate the outfit while dating it thoroughly to that worst time for fashion ever, the 1980's. I think it would have been possible to update the costume without anchoring it to a particular time period--and to keep it 'classically' Superman-y. Still, I respect your right to like what you like, my friend. If we all agreed on everything, the world would be a much more boring place.

[@linesonpaper1245]

I’d really like to have gotten a storyline in which this fashionista version of Supergirl went up against Mugatu from Zoolander. “What is Kandor? A city for KRYPTONIAN ANTS?!”

[@jpboursaw4469]

Too funny! I can see it now. First, Supergirl runs into Derik and Hansel, there’s a misunderstanding. They face off. Girl of Steel v BLUE STEEL!! Then, they realize Mugatu’s plot to take over the Fortress and kill those “Ants “. They team up to stop him, reminding Zoolander that not only can Kandorians read good, but they’re not a side dish from Morocco.

[@michaelthomas5433]

Man, the Invisible Women almost went full Vampirella with that outfit.

[@tylermckenzie7780]

The ascot costume is kinda weird but cool I would have love to see it on her

[@DrawingtheCircle]

I say you take your defense strategies where you find them. I don't know, houndstooth mixed with horizontal stripes could be very off-putting, knock an opponent off balance. I've been to New York Fashion Week. Plenty of things there made me want to run and hide lest I go blind. - MAL

[@WarmLillie]

*Lillie has enter the chat* Did someone challenge me?

[@kingdomcomesuperman3669]

Supergirl's costume collection competing with Superman's Lois shrine collection at this point. 7:13 Yeah honestly even now I feel its still one of her stronger designs, that swimsuit and New Gods ones though are too far different imo. 0:35 Damn I forget Sue looked like that, I'm curious what wen't through their head coming up with that.

[@jasonpratt5126]

If I recall correctly, "the 90s" were going through their head. Everything had to be jacked up to 11, so giving her a boob-window swimsuit (with a collar) was a way of updating the team's look. The artists often drawing it were horrible, so in practice it usually looked much WORSE than the panels shown (coloring problems, line problems, the whole thing was cursed). Eventually the costume was explained by Sue having an evil twin, whose moniker I can't recall at the moment. Shrike?... don't think so but something like that.

[@WarmLillie]

Hmm… I guess some of these Super hero costume are more of super mistake that just outright criminal now.

[@rodmoore1577]

Was that a DeLorean on one of the pages? Maybe Doc did build a time machine!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ncwordman]

I really like the one with the red vest, blue 1-piece underneath, S on the belt, and medium-length red boots. So many superheroes wore capes, especially in the old days. But this costume seemed comfortable and practical. It still showed some amount of skin, which was evidently the common factor in these designs. The one exception to that was the business suit costume, which was from the same cover of issue 397 of Adventure Comics, shown at the 3:49 mark in the video. I guess one way to think of this is to decide if you want a costume or an outfit. And what would the distinctions be? The two I mentioned there seemed to be more like outfits, along with the evening wear. They're out of the ordinary enough to not be regular street clothes, but not exactly tights either.

[@VitaminCBable]

I usually like this channel, but in this case, young lady, YOU ARE TOTALLY WRONG! Think about how many times your own deadly enemies are confused by your costume changes! I, for one, would not want to tangle with Sasha Ina fight to the death!

[@peteriuliano5846]

DC Comics & SUPERGIRL In The 1970's- 80's Was Amazing.

[@frogmouth2]

And then there’s Tim drake who changes out his costume every couple years

[@thecontinuousone3183]

like costumes, issue 397, the one right behind the speech bubble (blue full body) , the kelly -bray fusion , the no capes, evening wear, issue 409, 410 ( but no long sleeves, same for the hot pants ) issue 412 (no belt), issue 415 ( change the red to blue , no gloves, cape , boots), giant issue 24 , page 1 (bell bottoms , minus the belt, ) page 2 ( blue blouse with red S ) page 3 ( the two with all leg boots , but no yellow belt and dangly chain)

[@kcollier2192]

I used to wear plaid shirts and striped pants- I'm the LAST person to ask about fashion advice

[@alancarnell2747]

I started reading comics with Supergirl's hot pants period. It lasted into the mid-80s. It's what I think of when I think of the character. My 7 year old self dug it a lot of a lot. Lol.

[@jimkirk4357]

Did anyone notice that they actually printed the name and address of readers? That seems strange and creepy in 2022 but 1970 in America was a very different time and place.

[@lukaspedraza5194]

Honestly, I feel like most suits with skirts in the design just don't seem practical. In the context of being a super suit, the skirt seems as useless as the cape, despite being iconic. Although, even when there is a suit design that is just swimsuit type spandex, it's practical, but also feels lackluster and less iconic. So it definitely feels like one of those hard to properly design type of suits.

[@scottboswell6406]

A woman who changes her wigs almost daily commenting on a heroine who changes her costumes almost issue to issue - - - Isn't it ironic, doncha think? ("Like rayy-ayy-ain, . . .") hahaha!! I did like a few of these, but my favorite is still the hot pants/puffy shirt combo. I would switch the pixie shoes with knee high red boots, equestrian style.

[@BigRichfrank]

At 1st I was against the different get-ups .but when u see how much the artist(Mike ) enjoyed drawing them. It total changed my mine..

[@DrPluton]

Characters who spend a large amount of time in melee combat probably shouldn't have so many tassels, dangly bits, and accessories, especially the ascot. You don't see Wonder Woman tussling while wearing a built-in noose.

[@marcd6976]

Damn! I liked the 80's Dynasty Power Suit uniform!

[@atomicdreamz6035]

1. I'm actually a big fan on the tennis outfit, has a kinda alien futuristic vibe 2. I appreciate how lots of the submissions were from women. Showed how diverse the comics fandom was even way back when in the stone age.

[@earlsmith7428]

Sasha. This is too important a topic for just ten minutes. You have to go back and spend more time on Supergirl's outfits. Which is your all time favorite? The one you hated? Also, you thought some of these 70's stories were decent? Today's young women's writers may not focus on a young ladies interest in clothes, so you may not see this type of clothes interest in today's YA literature.

[@Mailed-Knight]

I like the idea of a Superhero wearing different costumes every adventure.

[@paultapner1896]

I think these are all far better than what Cosmic Boy and Saturn Girl wore at the same time. But then that wouldn't be hard. The full body one doesn't really work on the printed page, whereas it does on tv. The problem is the gloves. They stand out too much. The tv version make it work as it doesn't have them.

[@CMWaters]

And I still like most of them more than pre-Crisis Supergirl's last costume with that headband.

[@HandofOmega]

And the jheri curls?? LOL

[@jpboursaw4469]

Wasn’t a fan of that one, either. It was used in her 1980s series, but NOT the movie, fortunately. It was inspired by women’s workout videos, popular at the time. Blame Jane Fonda, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Olivia Newton-John for that. But this, too, went away after Crisis.

[@AlexRamirez-fj4dj]

Hot pants was my favorite followed by go go skirt with the thigh high boots.

[@100dfrost]

I guess I'm with you on the hot pants and puffy sleeves costume, it's more iconic I think, or at least less weird. That wig you're wearing also really compliments your face, speaking of fashion. Good video, thanks.

[@CaptainFabulous84]

I always like the puffy sleeves, hot pants, and slippers.

[@SimonMoon5]

For me, the poofy sleeves and hot pants outfit is THE Supergirl outfit. And I am always disappointed that this costume seems to have been erased from history. What I mean is: when people design merchandise with "classic" (meaning pre-Crisis) versions of DC's female superheroes, you get Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in her usual pre-Crisis outfit, you get Wonder Woman in her usual pre-Crisis outfit (after she swapped the eagle for the WW on her chest), and you get Supergirl... in a costume (the red skirt outfit) that she never wore in the comics until post-Crisis. The costumes/eras just don't match. And that annoys me. This poofy sleeves/hot pants outfit is also when I felt Supergirl was the most bad-ass. When she would show up in Superman's comic, she would often confront him as a strong individual when she wore this costume. Memorable moments include the time she slapped Clark Kent across the room when he refused to help people in need (because he'd been brainwashed into believing that Krypton never existed so Superman would only protect Earth, not aliens who needed help), or the time she destroyed Mongul's Warworld in DC Comics Presents #28, or even the cover of the comic where Superman is finally expanding Kandor back to normal size, where she's trying to stop him because it looks like Kandor's going to be destroyed. Supergirl was a real bad-ass in this costume. I really hate that she got the perm-and-red-shoulders costume right before dying in Crisis because now all of her iconic death scenes have her wearing a hideous costume that doesn't represent this era very well.

[@HandofOmega]

Agreed, but I will note that her slapping Clark was a teensy bit hypocritical...given that SHE was the one who had brainwashed him in the first place! (long story...please tell it, Sasha!)

[@rdbull5890]

I agree, her costume at 7:11 is the one I think of the most. I heard they changed her costume before Crisis because of the upcoming Supergirl movie. The film makers didn't want to use that costume and DC wanted it to match the movie. There are even a few pics floating around the internet of Helen Slater in the headband costume.

[@iceslick16]

Wow, I think the Supergirl outfit with blue pants is where the TV series grew inspiration from. I didn't know she got a pants outfit before in the comics and I think it fits the best to me at least. I really hope she gets the modern Supergirl TV series outfit in the comics.

[@helloill672]

I like the fan contests, it's cool seeing fans have so many ideas, but the winners should always get some money too

[@Pegwarmers]

In the 90's the Batman Artists came up with a ton of costume ideas and they were used in the story: Brotherhood of the Bat. Kind of reminds me of this, without taking advantage of fans.

[@timsmalley7432]

super girl double sided tape. super bathing suit

[@wavemaster4891]

Still, the new 52 Supergirl is the best outfit.

[@wavemaster4891]

I love all of the outfits minus the full suit with no S on the front.

[@taylorstillman7932]

The Barbarella cut body suit is gold.

[@PurpleTurtle-t4q]

I like the idea, and a lot of the costumes are really well made, and I like the concept of asking fans for designs too, I don't think it's them trying to be lazy and take advantage of the fans, to me it's just a nice way to make to interact with them, to say that this is cheap in any way is just skepticism

[@EClark-nu5nr]

I remember these costumes, well, some of them, from the 70's. Trust me, the hotpants was the more sane one.

[@joshuanishanthchristian5217]

Ha! At 6:03, that's a rare Mercedes C111! The artist definitely had taste lol

[@dlee645]

My favorite was the hot pants and poofy top.

[@jordkells]

Some weird ones in there, but also some cool concepts. Though it always makes me question things when a character who flies where's a skirt/dress.

[@BoggarthVT]

I still want a superman best man shirt.

[@bwalker77]

I’m surprised at how long it took for the red skirt to appear... and that it didn’t stick that long. It’s the costume worn by Helen Slater and Melissa Benoist and it makes sense: the skirt reminds the viewer of Superman’s red trunks and the red breaks the all-blue design.

[@HandofOmega]

Yeah, I never liked the blue skirt, it just seems ODD to me! Team Red Skirt forever! IIRC, New 52 Kara was the first to go skirtless? How did people like that look?

[@browngreen933]

As a child in the early 1960s I loved Supergirl so much. I'm glad that I stopped buying comic books before the big change came with her costumes. The original is still by far the best. Most of the others are cringe. Really enjoy your channel.

[@peterseeley1815]

I am with you totally. I am only one year older than Supergirl. Always liked the original. I was already in the service in the early 70's, so did not see all these changes