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Off THEIR Minds: Do Supervillains Really Need Costumes?

We ask comic book writers on camera what they think.

Do supervillains really need costumes? This is actually a topic I touched on back in November 2010. Most supervillains don't have secret identities. They tend to get captured and carted off to prison. Wearing a costume announces their presence. If they want to rob a bank, walking in with a full costume lets the guards and tellers know what's going on. If their walking down the street, chances are they'll get noticed by a passing superhero (especially in New York City).

I thought it was time to get the thoughts from some of today's nicest comic book writers. As always, these guys don't have any prior prep time. I ask them question after question as the camera is rolling. Check out what they thought about supervillains and costumes.

(You can check out an HD version of this video here).

What do you think? Do you agree with them?