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IN PHOTOS | Shaktimaan to Spider-Man: Decoding famous superhero looks

Updated On: 12 November, 2024 03:08 PM IST | Raaina Jain

Mukesh Khanna’s announcement of making a comeback as the iconic Indian superhero Shaktimaan has sent fans into a frenzy. Superheroes have occupied an important place in both Indian and global pop culture. Each superhero’s distinct style, defined by their suit, lends character to their powers and stories. We take a look at some of the most famous superheroes’ iconic suits.

Mukesh Khanna’s announcement of making a comeback as the iconic Indian superhero Shaktimaan has sent fans into a frenzy. Superheroes have occupied an important place in both Indian and global pop culture. Each superhero’s distinct style, defined by their suit, lends character to their powers and stories. We take a look at some of the most famous superheroes’ iconic suits.

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Mukesh Khanna’s announcement of making a comeback as the iconic Indian superhero Shaktimaan has sent fans into a frenzy. Superheroes have occupied an important place in both Indian and global pop culture. Each superhero’s distinct style, defined by their suit, lends character to their powers and stories. We take a look at some of the most famous superheroes’ iconic suits.
<p><strong>Shaktimaan</strong></p>
<p>India&rsquo;s OG superhero dons a maroon suit, with a bright gold sun in the middle, which is symbolic of his superhuman powers. It also features a gold collar, gallace and shield around the waste.</p>
<p>This superhero costume was all the rage among the 90s kids with many even recreating the look themselves.</p>

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Shaktimaan

India’s OG superhero dons a maroon suit, with a bright gold sun in the middle, which is symbolic of his superhuman powers. It also features a gold collar, gallace and shield around the waste.

This superhero costume was all the rage among the 90s kids with many even recreating the look themselves.

<p><strong>Spider Man</strong></p>
<p>Well, another beauty in red! Spider Man&rsquo;s suit is a fan favourite. Almost every superhero fan has loved and wanted to recreate the look.</p>
<p>Spider Man wears a red and blue skin-tight suit, which features a web-like pattern and a spider in the middle, symbolic of the name. Red boots and gloves complete the look.</p>
<p>(Pic: Cosplayer poses as Spider-Man at New York Comic Con/AFP)</p>

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Spider Man

Well, another beauty in red! Spider Man’s suit is a fan favourite. Almost every superhero fan has loved and wanted to recreate the look.

Spider Man wears a red and blue skin-tight suit, which features a web-like pattern and a spider in the middle, symbolic of the name. Red boots and gloves complete the look.

(Pic: Cosplayer poses as Spider-Man at New York Comic Con/AFP)

<p><strong>Krrish</strong></p>
<p>Another beloved Indian superhero, Krishh, played by Hrithik Roshan, dons an all-black suit and covers his eyes with a mask to protect his identity.</p>
<p>The Krrish franchise has been responsible for bringing the superhero culture to mainstream Bollywood, and the character has shaped Indians` opinion of what a superhero dresses like.</p>

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Krrish

Another beloved Indian superhero, Krishh, played by Hrithik Roshan, dons an all-black suit and covers his eyes with a mask to protect his identity.

The Krrish franchise has been responsible for bringing the superhero culture to mainstream Bollywood, and the character has shaped Indians` opinion of what a superhero dresses like.

<p><strong>Wonder Woman</strong></p>
<p>Wonder Woman, one of the most popular superheroes in the DC universe, wears a red, blue and gold suit. Her costume has undergone several changes over the years. In the movie, which featured Gal Gadot, the superhero suit features a shield-like vest, skirt and a tiara with a star symbol. The vest has an eagle and she wears metallic bands on her hands. The whole look seamlessly blends form and function.</p>
<p>(Pic: Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman/IMDb)</p>

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Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman, one of the most popular superheroes in the DC universe, wears a red, blue and gold suit. Her costume has undergone several changes over the years. In the movie, which featured Gal Gadot, the superhero suit features a shield-like vest, skirt and a tiara with a star symbol. The vest has an eagle and she wears metallic bands on her hands. The whole look seamlessly blends form and function.

(Pic: Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman/IMDb)

<p><strong>Batman</strong></p>
<p>Who doesn&rsquo;t know the popular Batsuit? It consists of a grey body suit, layered with a black cape, cowl and gloves. The chest features the bat symbol, which is the character logo. It also has a yellow utility belt which contains a variety of gadgets.</p>
<p>(Pic: Cosplayers pose as Batman/AFP)</p>

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Batman

Who doesn’t know the popular Batsuit? It consists of a grey body suit, layered with a black cape, cowl and gloves. The chest features the bat symbol, which is the character logo. It also has a yellow utility belt which contains a variety of gadgets.

(Pic: Cosplayers pose as Batman/AFP)

<p><strong>Superman</strong></p>
<p>The suit worn by Superman has defined many people&rsquo;s perception of what a superhero costume looks like. He wears the classic blue suit with a red cape and the &lsquo;S&rsquo; logo in the middle.</p>
<p>(Pic: Cosplayer poses as Superman at New York Comic Con/AFP)</p>

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Superman

The suit worn by Superman has defined many people’s perception of what a superhero costume looks like. He wears the classic blue suit with a red cape and the ‘S’ logo in the middle.

(Pic: Cosplayer poses as Superman at New York Comic Con/AFP)

<p><strong>Black Widow</strong></p>
<p>As the name suggests, Black Widow wears an all-black suit. The costume has evolved over the years, with each movie featuring the character presenting a different version of the suit.&nbsp;</p>
<p>(Pic: Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow/IMDb)</p>

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Black Widow

As the name suggests, Black Widow wears an all-black suit. The costume has evolved over the years, with each movie featuring the character presenting a different version of the suit. 

(Pic: Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow/IMDb)

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