Superhero Accessories to Make Costumes Take a Backseat

By Shrey Sankalp

We often find ourselves talking about superhero costumes and whether they are comic book accurate, or whether they do justice to the characters and whatnot, but conspicuously absent from this conversation is the mention of superhero accessories.
Until today.

In effect, superhero accessories capture the essence of the superhero in question just as succinctly as a superhero costume and certain superhero accessories become so iconic, they leave no doubt as to which superhero they belong, costume or no question.

The accessories we're going to discuss today belong to that very category, and when you pick one of the superhero accessories mentioned below, you make sure there's no mistaking who you are.

1. Civil War Captain America 24 Inch Shield

You know what it is.

As far as iconic superhero accessories go, Captain America's shield is perhaps the most obvious choice for the number one position. Captain America's shield has been a staple of the character's appearance since his very first appearance, and much like his costuming sensibilities, draws generously from American motifs, with an abundance of red, white and blue, complete with a star in the middle of it. In the comics, Captain America's shield is made of Vibranium, one of the hardest substances known to man, and is used primarily defensively, but packs enough of a punch to be used on the offense when the moment comes.
It's tough, defensive as much as it can be, and can be used on the offense if the need arises - just like the man wielding it himself.

2. Batman V Superman Batman Batarangs

Na na na na...Batarang!

The appearance of Batarangs on this list is hardly a surprise - it's only fair the world's most popular superhero's preferred accessory makes the list, is it not?
Batarangs are Batman's take on boomerangs, as in they serve the same purpose as a traditional boomerang, but have undergone Batman's customary redesigning and renaming procedure reserved for all Bat-accessories.
A primarily non-lethal tool used as a first resort to immobilize wrongdoers, the Batarang is Batman's most used - and most easily recognized - accessory across all media Batman has appeared in.
These are those superhero accessories that capture their hero's personality perfectly - simple, stylish, and very, very effective.

3. Marvel's Thor Adult Hammer

Just what you need to bring the rain.

As far as instantly recognizable superhero accessories go, Thor might just be a gold mine of them. Having the unique honor of belonging to a realm separate from the 'usual' one opens up very interesting aesthetic possibilities for Thor, and even though it was a tough competition between Thor's helmet and his hammer Mjolnir, the latter won by a slim margin.
With an instantly eye-catching design and a destructive lightning energy behind it, the Mjolnir is a force to be reckoned with--if you are worthy enough to wield it.
However, Mjolnir's position might be under threat, because with all the bonkers superhero accessories that Thor: Ragnarok promises to bring, you never know if Mjolnir will make it.

4. Batman V Superman Wonder Woman Sword

You'll be glad to have this on your side.

There are few warriors in the universe who are as formidable a force to be reckoned with as Wonder Woman is, and just as every formidable warrior has their object of choice to deploy, so does Diana Prince - her sword.
Wonder Woman's sword is as effective as it is because of the considerable talent and unquestionable strength of the person utilizing it, but its attractive design and prominent featuring in some of the most iconic stories of all time (sometimes with a shield) has made sure there's no mistaking this accessory for anything else ever.

5. Civil War Hawkeye Bow And Arrow

Ready, aim, fire!

It's pretty much impossible to talk about the Avengers without talking about Hawkeye.
Hawkeye brings with himself his own set of skills (and Jeremy Renner's considerable charm) and a sweet bow and arrow.
Yes, there are other heroes with bow and arrows, but what's special about Hawkeye is how adept he is with his toys, and how creatively he uses those tools.
Hawkeye's quiver is a treasure trove, and the mere thought of what he's got in there makes fans giddy with joy, and all these factors combined make sure Hawkeye has a superhero accessory worthy of making it to the big leagues of superhero accessories.

And that's it!
...or is it?
Of course it isn't. These are only our top 5 instantly recognizable superhero accessories.
You know what comes after 5? The rest of the numbers!
Yes, much like the heroes mentioned above, every superhero has their favorite accessory that they deploy frequently enough to make it to the instantly recognizable list, and you bet we at Wonder Costumes have got it in stock for you!