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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 2 MIN

Christopher Reeve’s 1978 Cape Fabric Used for SUPERGIRL Cape

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Christopher Reeve's 1978 Superman Cape Fabric Used for Milly Alcock's Supergirl CapeThe costume department for the new DC Universe is paying a massive, heartwarming tribute to cinematic history. It has been revealed that Milly Alcock’s costume in the upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will physically carry on the legacy of the greatest Man of Steel. A piece of fabric cut directly from Christopher Reeve’s original cape worn in the legendary 1978 Superman film has been sewn directly into Alcock's new Supergirl cape. The touching detail serves as a literal and symbolic bridge connecting generations of DC heroes.Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/christopher-reeves-1978-superman-cape-fabric-used-for-milly-alcock-supergirl-cape/ to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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