Some old superhero costumes are hilariously outdated compared to the current versions.Warner Bros.
The INSIDER Summary:
Superhero looks have changed a lot over the years.Superman and Batman looked very different back in the day.Others, like Spider-Man and Supergirl, haven't changed too much.
No matter how many times superhero movies or TV shows are reimagined, the heroes themselves remain iconic embodiments of courage, justice, and hope.
As technology and special effects have improved over the years, though, their new storylines are often accompanied by updated looks. While some characters' iconic costumes haven't changed much over time, others are nearly unrecognizable compared to their original versions.
Here's what superheroes looked like then — and what they look like now.
In 1978, the Incredible Hulk was mostly green body paint and hair dye. Now, he's part CGI.
Left: 1978. Right: 2012.
That same year, Thor had furry shoulder pads. He's since ditched them for a red cape, but kept his signature blonde locks.
Left: 1978. Right: 2017.
Superman has put on some muscle since his debut in 1948.
Left: 1948. Right: 2016.
So has Batman.
Left: 1943. Right: 2016.
Catwoman wore more jewelry in 1966, but Anne Hathaway stayed true to the original in "The Dark Knight Rises."
Left: 1966. Right: 2012.
Wonder Woman's current suit looks more like armor than it did in 1975, and her crown's triangle has flipped.
Left: 1975. Right: 2017.
Captain America's suit was more of a cobalt blue in the '90s, compared to his navy suit in "Captain America: Civil War."
Left: 1990. Right: 2016.
The CW's 2015 version of "Supergirl" looks nearly identical to its 1984 counterpart.
Left: 1984. Right: 2015.
Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange shares a mustache with the 1978 character, but his costume is more ostentatious.
Left: 1978. Right: 2016.
Spider-Man's eyes are smaller and less reflective these days than in 1977, but his overall look has endured.
Left: 1977. Right: 2017.
