Halloween is tomorrow and everyone is probably going to be dressing up (unless you live in the tundra, then everyone might be winter explorer). I was kind of curious what most people would dress up as this year. Superheroes are always a great option for Halloween, but which ones are most popular?
So, here are my guesses for the most popular comic book inspired Halloween costumes:
- Wonder Woman - With the success of the Wonder Woman movie, I believe this will be a vastly more popular costume this year for both women and men. Yes, I can see men dress as Wonder Woman. It might be more for cheap laughs, but a wins a win.
- Thor - I put Thor on the list because the new movie comes out this Friday, in case you didn't know. Plus, slap on a wig and grab a hammer from your Dad's workbench and boom, you are ready! Pretty easy costume if you ask me.
- Harley Quinn - I feel like this is the most socially accepted clown in all of comic books and Halloween costume lists. It is also the most searched costume online. For some reason, Harley Quinn looks more like a punk rock renegade Geisha than a clown, but popular none the less.I don't know a better excuse to support the World Series and self-defense than carrying a baseball bat as part of costume.
- Joker - I feel like Joker is kind of a gimme for years. Two parts terrifying, one part hilariously dark, it brings a new meaning to clown costumes. The only one more terrifying might be Pennywise...or Insane Clown Posse.
- Batman - Joker and Harley would be running amok a quaint, suburban neighbor if not for a sprinkling fear from the Dark Knight. Justice League is also coming this November, so I put Batman on this list. Same with Flash and Aquaman...I have no shame.
- The Flash - I can only imagine the poorly delivered pickup lines with people dressed as The Flash. Short, quick, and uneventful. Still, I think Flash may be a fun costume. Just challenge people to races and if you lose, just say you lapped them 100 times.
- Aquaman - If this was any other year, I would say no way. But, again, with Justice League on the way I had to include him. Plus, it has to be the easiest costume in the world. Shirtless dude in board shorts with sharpie tattooed of sharks and jellyfish. And if people don't like it, just say you are Sub Mariner.
- Superman - I actually have a non-Justice League reason for Superman. Blue tights, red cape, red boots. It doesn't get too much easier than that!
- Hulk - ...green paint and rage issues. Probably for the selective few, but if green is your favorite color, I say go for it! BTW green is not my favorite color.
- Generic Superhero - You can't go wrong.
So, here is my sort of nonsensical list of comic book inspired Halloween costumes. I got a feeling I will be right on most of these. Halloween really does grab from a variety of places, so if you someone dressed as at least one of these this year, let me know.
Remember, Halloween is also the perfect time to enjoy some "scary" stories, so if you are in the mood for some monster stories, check out the anthology, "The Monsters Hiding in Your Closet." It's got a story from yours truly in there. Honestly, mine isn't scary, but it is great if you are seeking something positive on a scary Halloween. The other authors also have great stories and for 10 stories at 5 bucks, you can't go wrong.
Make sure to have a safe and fun Halloween tomorrow!
- J.J.