10 Superhero Costume Redesigns That Were Laughably Misjudged

1. Hawkeye's Skirt

You won't be catching this one in any future Avengers movie, unless Joss Whedon decides to delve into Clint Barton's sordid and embarrassing past...Hawkeye has had a variety of dumb costumes over the years, from his 'classic' bird's mask with the giant emblazoned 'H' on it to his semi-shirtless stint as an extra from an episode of Hercules, but his '80s/'90s outfit really takes the biscuit. Combining his love of self-promotion, that god-awful blue and purple colour scheme and a completely necessary skirt (to what, protect his modesty? Distract ne'erdowells from the giant bow pointed at their faces?), Hawkeye's get-up beggars belief as to why the artists responsible or the editors in charge of them thought this would be a neat way to represent the Arching Avenger. What do you think? Are these the biggest crimes against super-fashion you've ever seen, or can you do worse? Let us know in the comments below!
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