Where would the Man of Steel be without his iconic cape and tights?
Since its black-and-white onscreen debut in 1948, Superman's suit has gone through a number of upgrades in order to modernize the character.
Superman's abilities may not be reliant on his armor, as in Batman's case, but that doesn't mean his suit isn't important.
Keep reading to see how the suit has changed over the years.
The original Superman costume was influenced by the Strongman performer's tights seen here. Interestingly, the Strongman's look is itself a reference to the ancient Olympians' robes.
Actor Kirk Alyn portrayed the first live-action appearance of Superman in 1948. Called "The First Superman," it premiered ten years after his comic debut. The suit was basically skin-tight hooded longjohns. The cape is also much shorter than it became in subsequent appearances.
1951: The second on-screen adaptation of Superman, "Superman and the Mole Men," is basically the same as the 1948 version. A key alteration is the longer cape and his belt buckle now matches the belt, and the suit overall looks more coordinated.
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