# Comic Book Caps The New Era Super Hero Collection Features a Wide Range of Graphic Novel Icons By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-super-hero-collection References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/02/15/new-era-x-dc-comics-x-marvel-x-transformers-super-hero-collection/) & [neweracap](http://www.neweracap.com/en_US/Default.aspx) The New Era Super Hero Collection was designed for comic book readers with swag. The collection of caps features characters from both the [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) and [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros) universes. Some notable characters that appear in the New Era Super Hero Collection are Wolverine, Batman, Captain America, Superman and many more. There is also a Transformers cap that was included in the collection that will appeal to another huge group of fans. You could have a different superhero on your head every day of the week. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Superhero Fashion:** The blending of superhero culture and fashion trends opens up new opportunities for clothing and accessory lines. - **Comic Book Merchandise:** The expanding popularity of comic book characters presents opportunities for merchandise that appeals to both long-time and newly converted fans. - **Collectible Caps:** The trend of collecting unique and limited edition caps opens up opportunities for special edition releases featuring popular characters and franchises. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can incorporate superhero culture into their designs to appeal to fans of all ages. - **Merchandising and Licensing:** The merchandising and licensing industry can create an array of products, such as caps and other accessories, to cater to the massive fandom within the comic book community. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** The collectibles and memorabilia industry can tap into the popularity of limited edition comic book-related merchandise, such as the New Era Super Hero Collection caps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.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) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Superhero Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md)