this post was submitted on 18 Nov 2025
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[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 56 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

The old-timey comicbook superheroes were modelled on sideshow strongmen, who bent iron rods with their bare hands and such, and all tended to wear capes and tight costumes with shorts on the outside.

[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Interesting! Also, anyone interested can see an example here

[–] Jumbie@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 month ago

This is badass. Thank you for the link.

[–] vaionko@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 weeks ago

Dang bring that style back

Exactly this, came here to explain it and found someone did it already. Thank you!