1 definition by RedTheRaddest
A word used in comic book reading circles to refer to specifically refer to a character being a superhero.
I.E. Superman, Spider-Man or Batman
Actually wearing a cape is not really needed. But the standard, Dresses up. secret identity, fights crime deal is what is what it is actually referring to.
Often used by detractors who have a distaste for the genre as a means of separating it from themselves as comic fans. But not always. Sometimes its just used when categorised it from other comic types like Horror or Drama.
I.E. Superman, Spider-Man or Batman
Actually wearing a cape is not really needed. But the standard, Dresses up. secret identity, fights crime deal is what is what it is actually referring to.
Often used by detractors who have a distaste for the genre as a means of separating it from themselves as comic fans. But not always. Sometimes its just used when categorised it from other comic types like Horror or Drama.
Its not that I hate capes I just prefer reading stories like Morning Glories or about characters like John Constantine.
by RedTheRaddest May 7, 2012