tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635646233193817018.post5171616253696749140..comments2023-08-08T06:52:52.891-05:00Comments on Does Whatever a Comics Blog Can: Movie Costumes & Weird TexturesJay Boazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078117121038031010noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635646233193817018.post-88967505352386722412011-08-21T08:40:07.605-05:002011-08-21T08:40:07.605-05:00The thing is though, we're dealing with people...The thing is though, we're dealing with people who can throw cars and shoot optic blasts from their eyes, the aesthetic is more important than the function (hence why Batman wasn't able to turn his head until the Dark Knight, going all the way back to Keaton). And do we really think have Aquaman scales is going to afford Superman extra protection?<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Jay Boazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078117121038031010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635646233193817018.post-28020424018531945062011-08-20T18:57:54.087-05:002011-08-20T18:57:54.087-05:00I've been looking into the methodology behind ...I've been looking into the methodology behind all of these scale-textures used in film superheroes, from Spider-Man to the First Class X-Men to Thor (at least on the armpits). After researching it, it doesn't seem like such a bad decision. In addition to offering protection, scaled fabrics also reduce drag friction and retain moisture, protecting against dehydration. <br /><br />Since most comic book superhero costumes have no texture and are basically colored body paint, finely woven scaled textiles seem like a good approximation.<br /><br />(Oh, and welcome to blogging!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773416732192167277noreply@blogger.com