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This Halloween, why not dress up as a superhero. There are plenty of different comic books from which you can take inspiration. Once you start looking you will discover that there are some excellent costumes to choose from. One fancy dress outfit that you could consider is the big and bold character of Iron Man.

Who Is Iron Man?

Iron Man is a Marvel comic book hero. He made his first appearance in 1963. Iron Man is the alter ego of a man called Anthony Edward Stark, or Tony to his friends. His is a very rich billionaire who is also a highly skilled engineer and owns an industrial corporation that produces weapons and equipment for the military. He is kidnapped by a group of extremists who force him to build a weapon of mass destruction. During the kidnapping he gets badly injured and in order to save his own life, he creates a body suit with a power source that actually keeps him alive. He adds some built in weaponry and use this body armour to escape captivity. He then goes on to help fight crime by producing lots more weapons, some of which are incorporated into his distinctive power suit.

Tony is a super intelligent individual and the suit provides him with the ability of superhuman strength, the capability of fly and extreme speed. This all helps to make him a great superhero that is there to defend the good and the great.

What Makes Up the Iron Man Halloween Costume?

The Iron Man costume is made up of two main parts; the all in one jumpsuit and the head mask. The red jumpsuit has been printed with a pattern that resembles the body armour of Iron Man’s power suit. This includes lots of intricate detail work using reds, blacks and gold colouring to produce the printed graphics on the legs, arms and torso of the costume. The upper torso, shoulders and biceps on this suit have also been padded in order to replicate the expansive chest that this superhero has.

Iron Man 2 Movie – Iron Man Mark 6 Classic Muscle Adult Costume

Iron Man’s Power Source

One of the important elements of this costume is the power source, known as the arc reactor which enables Tony to live. This has been created in different ways on different costumes. You can buy a suit where a reflective fabric as been used to represent this or you can buy a great outfit which features a light up pack that is powered by batteries. This would certainly make you stand out at any Halloween party.

Iron Man’s Mask

The final part of this costume is the head mask or helmet. It is made in the same colours as the suit, a combination of red and gold. Most stores will sell the helmet as part of the package, but you can also purchase the helmet separately. These ones will have a lot more detail work and other great functions incorporated into them.

Not One, But Two Iron Man Costumes to Choose From
If you are already a fan of Iron Man, then you will know that there is an alternative choice to the red and gold Iron Man suit that is worn by the character Tony. You can now purchase a gray Iron Man outfit. The guy who wears this suit is called Jim “Rhodey” Rhodes and his alter ego is known as War Machine. He teams up with Iron Man in order to provide extra backup to fighting off the bad guys. The suit is exactly the same but comes completely in gray.

So this Halloween you have a fantastic choice of Iron Man costumes. If you have a buddy, you could even join forces and arrived at your party as this superhero crime busting duo.

If you have decided that you want to look super sexy this Halloween then you will find some great fancy dress costumes to choose from. One super sexy superhero costume that would definitely make you stand out at any party has to be a Catwoman Halloween costume. This is a fun and sassy look and if you have got the confidence, you can carry off this look with total success.

The origins of Catwoman can be traced back to the 1940s where this character featured in one of the comics from the DC Comics range. Originally written as a super villain, many people will recognise her as one of Batman’s arch nemesis. There have been several reincarnations of Catwoman and she has also been featured in the role of the anti hero.

Which Catwoman Costume Would You Like

When you think about the Catwoman costume, the most popular look will be the style that was worn by actress Michelle Pfeiffer in the movie 1992 Batman Returns or people may think of the costume worn by Halle Berry in the 2004 film Batman.

Catwoman Adult Costume

Halle Berry Catwoman Costume

This costume consists of 4 separate components. These are the head mask, the bra like top, the pants and the gloves. The leather look that you get from this costume is produced using fabric that is 100% polyester.

The head mask has some fantastic detail work. It sits securely on the head and has been designed to resemble the ears of a cat. The bra top is perfect for any woman who is happy to show off a bit of skin. It has been designed so that it enhances the décolletage. Depending on the style that you purchase, some costumes feature a criss-cross of fabric that covers the stomach area. This is definitely the sort of costume that any woman who has been hitting the gym will want to wear. You can proudly show off your super toned abs to great effect.

The black pants that co-ordinate with this outfit have been made with fabric that includes pattern work so that it looks like claws have ripped at the fabric.

The final part of this costume is the long black gloves. These have been made to be pulled up to the elbows. On the end of each glove, there are cat like claws that have been attached.

Michelle Pfeiffer Catwoman Costume

If you would prefer to wear a Catwoman costume that has been based on the design as featured in the Batman Returns movie, then you could get one of the many all-in-one outfits that are currently available.

These jumpsuits are great if you love body hugging clothing and you can find sets which also include a head mask and gloves.

The Most Important Accessory – The Catwoman Whip

If you want to be sure that you can keep party guests in line then you will definitely want to get your hands on a handy whip. This is a fun accessory that will complete your whole look.

So if you are looking for a costume that will allow you to show off your body to great effect then the Catwoman Halloween costume could be just the thing for you. This is the ideal look for any woman who wants to look glamorous and sexy this Halloween.

A superhero costume that has seen a recent resurgence in popularity is the Captain America Halloween costume. The reason is due to the newly released movie called Captain America: The First Avenger starring Chris Evans and Tommy Lee Jones.

This is a great costume choice due to the truly patriotic colours that make up the outfit. You can get the outfit in sizes suitable for boys, teens, and adults.

You can choose to buy a costume that is based on the look that is seen in the classic comics or you can opt for the costume that is based on the look and design that is featured in the 2011 film. Whichever one you decide to get you will discover that there are several components that go into making up this particular costume. Some places will sell the complete set but is more than likely that you will have to buy certain parts separately.

The main part of this costume is the jumpsuit. In order to replicate the bulging muscles that Captain America has, the suit will usually have padded muscles and a padded torso area.

The head mask is bright blue in colour and is made to cover the top of the head and eyes. It sits securely on the head by using the straps that fastens underneath the chin. Printed in the centre of the mask is a huge “A” insignia to signify Captain America.

A superhero’s costume is not complete without a utility belt and Captain America has a great one. This belt has plenty of pockets and purses in order to ensure that this he doesn’t forget a thing.

Captain America Classic Adult Costume

Captain America’s Shield

The final part and most important element of this costume is the fantastic shield that this superhero carries around with him at all times. He uses this as protection because it is indestructible and as a weapon that can be thrown. It is made in red, blue and silver and features a large star right in the centre.

The Origins of Captain America

Captain America first appeared in comic book form in 1941. It is part of the Marvel Comic family and this character became really popular during wartime due to his patriotic sense of duty.

The alter ego of Captain America is called Steve Rogers. He was a very sickly man who was given an experimental serum which transformed him into a super soldier in perfect peak condition with added strength and fighting skills including martial arts and hand to hand combat.

If you want to be the hero at your Halloween party this year then choosing to wear a Captain America Halloween costume will definitely make you the superhero to admire.