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How Would Spider-Man And Spider-Woman Get Naked?

Annalee is asking costumed fans roaming the halls of WonderCon one crucial question: How they would strip off their costumes if they had to get naked really, really fast? She found not but two of the most famous arachnid-based characters in the comic book world and asked them how they'd strip down in record time. Turns out that Spidey didn't just inherit radioactive powers, he also gained the ability of extreme sewing and the power to airbrush muscles onto his suit. More »

3:30 PM on Sat Feb 23 2008
By Kevin Kelly
3,375 views, 7 comments

Latest by Annalee Newitz: @Klebert: Somehow it seemed more glaring seeing it on a person vs. seeing it in a book. more »

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How Would A Stormtrooper Get Naked?

Annalee is asking costumed fans roaming the halls of WonderCon one crucial question: How would they strip out of their costumes if they had to get naked really, really fast? She caught up with the an intrepid member of the Imperial Stormtrooper squad, complete with his own supply of Nerds candy. Stormtroopers have to eat too, you know. Since he was sitting behind a table, he may have already had his armored pants off, but find out how he'd disrobe in a hurry inside. More »

11:30 AM on Sat Feb 23 2008
By Kevin Kelly
1,785 views, 8 comments

Latest by Annalee Newitz: @Bellatrixie: I wish there were pictures of Troopers drinking tea and eating cakes. more »

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How Would A Day-Glo Assassin Get Naked?

Annalee is asking costumed fans roaming the halls of WonderCon one crucial question: How they would strip out of their costumes if they had to get naked really, really fast? She caught up with the dayglo assassins from TIGER PUNCH!, a forthcoming comic book featuring hot girls in eye-blistering gear. Find out how they'd strip down inside. More »

6:55 PM on Fri Feb 22 2008
By Kevin Kelly
2,615 views, 10 comments

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How Would Wolverine Get Naked?

Annalee is visiting with the costumed fans roaming the halls of WonderCon, asking them one crucial question: How they would strip out of their costumes if they had to get naked really, really fast? You know, for various reasons, like if they were on fire, wanted to flash someone, or were starring on an episode of Torchwood. First up, Wolverine and his extremely long claws. More »

3:20 PM on Fri Feb 22 2008
By Kevin Kelly
1,629 views, 11 comments

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There Are 200 'Real' Superheroes In The United States

This story is perfect for Hollywood: real people who lead ordinary lives by day, but like to put on leotards and spandex briefs at night and actually fight crime. People like Geist, The Emerald Enforcer, Black Arrow, and Mr. Silent fight baddies in major cities across the country, meaning you probably have one somewhere nearby as you read this. They carry weapons like smoke grenades and big sticks, and they even have their own group name: "The Reals." More »

1:30 PM on Fri Feb 1 2008
By Kevin Kelly
6,278 views, 41 comments

Latest by SF Guy In Korea: I wanted to save people, wear a mask, and cool looking tight suit. Then I got this amazing idea, get trained as a scuba rescue diver for my weekend gig. No one calls me an idiot, I don't need a more »

Kiwi Togs For Justice Leaguers Producer Barrie Osborne let the news slip that the New Zealand based WETA Workshop will be designing the costumes for the upcoming Justice League movie. Additional WETA Digital will be working on some of the digital effects, if they have time. While the costume part should lead to some awesome results (we can't wait to see what the new Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman costumes will look like), it's the "if they have time" for the digital effects part that alarms us.

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