# Superhero Comic Caps DC Comics x Marvel x New Era Join Forces Again for Heroic Headgear By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-comics-x-marvel-x-new-era References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/11/22/dc-comics-x-marvel-x-new-era-comic-reflect-pack/) & [onspotz](http://www.onspotz.com/onlineshop/syouhinlist.do?method=list&bunruiId=327&level=2&selectId=327) Once again, the [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) x [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-marvel) x New Era Collection has brought the popular urban cap brand and two of the largest comic book companies together for new superhero wear. The new line from the DC Comics x Marvel x New Era Collection dubbed the Comic Reflect Pack displays three of the most popular superheros. Each of the wool caps features one iconic character in a grayscale graphic with their respective symbols popping out from the side. For Marvel, the web-slinging Spiderman is the face for the company, while for DC Comics, they’ve enlisted the help of Batman and Superman. These are the only three characters for the DC Comics x Marvel x New Era Comic Reflect Pack, but considering how these companies are known for collaborating with one another, I wouldn’t be surprised to see other characters getting the limelight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Urban Cap Collaboration:** The collaboration between popular urban cap brands and comic book companies presents opportunities for unique and stylish headgear. - **Grayscale Graphic Design:** The use of grayscale graphics with popping symbols on superhero caps creates a modern and minimalist aesthetic. - **Expanding Collaborations:** The potential for additional characters to be featured in future collaborations between DC Comics, Marvel, and New Era opens up new avenues for superhero merchandise. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the trend of superhero cap collaborations to create innovative and trendy headwear designs. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of superhero comic caps as merchandise to enhance the fan experience and generate additional revenue. - **Licensed Merchandising:** Companies involved in licensed merchandising can explore partnerships with comic book companies and cap brands to develop unique superhero products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.md) - [Character Apparel Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-x-new-era.md) - [Comic Collab Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-marvel.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [Anime Headwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-suit-gundam-1.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-kith.md) - [Superhero Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps.md)