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jormis29
Since: Mar, 2012
15th Mar, 2023 08:59:18 PM
There's Color-Coded Secret Identity for Costume Clothes Color Correlation
Edited by jormis29
So, in some sillier superhero stories, as well as in fan-art, a character's civilian outfits will relate to their superhero costumes, even if the civilian identity is secret. A big example is how Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers characters would often wear clothes matching their costume colors, with Tommy even changing his wardrobe when his costume changed. In fanart, it's so readers can recognize the charactr in a different style without having the costume on, or in the case of a High School AU, so the alternate version of the character has a similar color scheme as the original.
One example I have in mind that's harder to pin down since stands aren't really superhero costumes is how in Jojos Bizarre Adventure, Kira's tie has the same cat skull pattern his stand wears as buckles.
Edited by Mac_R