Ink Pen by Phil Dunlap for October 02, 2014
Transcript:
Dynaman: Seriously, Cap, try wearing a cape! Captain Victorious: Capes are for wimps! Dynaman: Superman's a wimp? Captain Victorious: Well, they're just not cool! Dynaman: Oh, yeah, like that nerd Batman! Captain Victorious: What about all the manly heroes without capes like-- Dynaman: Wonder Woman? Captain Victorious: Okay, okay, I'll try a cape if you stop with the think-fighting...
My wife made outfits for the family for going to a Renaissance Festival a few years ago. Shortly before the event the weather forecast called for a sharp drop in temperatures. Not wanting to wear coats over our outfits, my wife made us all capes. They were surprisingly warm and didn’t hinder doing things with the hands as I’d imagined. It made me wonder why capes aren’t used anymore.