15 Best Superhero Redesigns

5. Nightwing - Black And Blue

Captain Marvel Redesign
DC Comics

Nightwing started out as Robin, so technically the character began in the classic red and black costume. Following his graduation to Nightwing, he tried out a few different costumes before settling on the classic we all know and love. It was a little bit like Tom Holland’s Spidey in his homemade costume before Tony Stark came along with the ‘real’ one.

After outgrowing the Robin get-up, Nightwing initially had a disco style outfit, baring his chest for some reason, with a golden fringe along the open lapels. The bright blue shoes and gloves felt a little off too, especially considering Nightwing was supposed to be following Batman’s footsteps and stalking his prey in the shadows.

It was all a bit overdesigned, like every concept thrown together on the drawing board. Sadly though, that’s exactly where it should have stayed. Thankfully the correction to a much more subtle costume worked far better.

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