Why does Superman and all other heroes wear their underwear over their tights?

Answer 1

because we're men, that's the way we do it!

Answer 2

Superman and Batman are products of the 1930's, and teh age of the traveling carnival. Carnival strongmen of the day would wear the long tights with a short pair over them. It was this look that was adopted by comic book artists when they created their superhuman characters, as carnie strong men were the closest to superhuman many had a chance to see.

From a practical artistic standpoint, it creates a color break, so in the event you have to publish a black and white strip the character has the lines in place to denote the features.

assuming they exist in a real world and from the perpective of someone wearing the costume, no wedgies(visible at least) or panty lines is an added bonus.

Answer 3

1. so their underwear doesn't get dirty
2. because the comic artists drew them that way
3. because they want to be "different" & be noticed (show offs)
4. maybe they're just extremely secure in their masculinity
5. and it's probably extra support & protection from the Joker & all those other antagonists

Answer 4

Have you worn tights? They fall down, so their underwear holds them up...

Answer 5

changing all the time causes some confusion for him

Answer 6

So there are no wardrobe malfuntions

Answer 7

Thet don't want it riding up.

Answer 8

so they don't get wedgies when they're saving the world

Answer 9

trick question !
he has no super 3rd leg !

Answer 10

lol hahahaha , i notice that
to show people that they r sexy