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Cape

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.
Its not that I hate capes I just prefer reading stories like Morning Glories or about characters like John Constantine.
by RedTheRaddest October 16, 2012
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