Timeline for answer to Superheros and capes by Xavon_Wrentaile
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| Feb 12, 2017 at 16:53 | comment | added | Xavon_Wrentaile | @Graham - Aside from the fact that Supergirl is not a conventional, aerodynamic flyer, I was merely quoting the episode. Give Kryptonian flight is an extension of tactile TK, the real answer may be that the cape spreads out the TK field more, or she subconsciously manipulates it like an airplane flap. | |
| Sep 13, 2016 at 9:52 | comment | added | Graham | Except drag and stabilisation doesn't really work like that. If that was the reason, she'd need the cape attached to her ankles for best effect. If she wants to be able to walk normally, an apron would be better. | |
| Sep 13, 2016 at 8:42 | comment | added | Joe | @DavidStarkey In Vengeance of Bane when fighting Bane's henchmen he uses the cape and cowl as a decoy/distraction. | |
| Sep 12, 2016 at 14:09 | comment | added | David Starkey | In real pickles, the cape can be thrown as a distraction or visual-blocker so you can escape. I'm pretty sure I've seen instances of Batman doing this but I'd have to look up exactly where. | |
| Sep 11, 2016 at 5:11 | history | answered | Xavon_Wrentaile | CC BY-SA 3.0 |