I wrote several years ago about the possibility of a female superhero creating new superbra technology.

I thought I would revisit that topic today, since many strides have been made in bra technology since my original post. I'm also motivated by the recent Power Girl origin story that appeared in the comic 52 issue 36. Through When Fangirls Attack, I found this explanation of Power Girl's window cut-out costume design.

I'm not going to address whether the design rationale makes sense, I just want to talk about the design itself, as in the actual pattern. To me, it's clear that some of the DC folk need a crash course in bra construction. Because Power Girl's ample breast size and the extreme compression produced by her costume is going to cause one hell of a wicking problem. Her costume really needs to incorporate some mesh side paneling and possibly a wicking underband for additional moisture control.

I think today's female superheroes should be on the leading edge when it comes to their bras. Power Girl could definitely make use of the latest in cushion-support bra technology, including gel straps and cushioned wire.

Some female superheroes might be interested in adopting this iPod-bearing sports bra called the Power Pouch. I've included a picture here so you can see the very cunning front pocket for hiding gear. This disguised shopping bag bra is another technological triumph that could lend to many innovative storylines. It seems like a Catwoman type of thing to me.