# Caped Crusader Shot Glasses These Super Hero Cups by Vat19 Will Please Any Comic Book Nerd By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-05-03 | Updated 2013-05-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-hero-cups References: [geekologie](http://geekologie.com/2013/04/vigilante-drunkness-superhero-shot-glass.php) & [vat19](http://www.vat19.com/dvds/superman-batman-wonder-woman-caped-shot-glasses.cfm) Super heroes are great; no matter what age you are the ideologies that one acquires from reading the heroic stories of any caped crusader will be with you forever, which is why you should bring those ideologies at the bar with these super hero cups by Vat19. The [super hero shot glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-shot-glass) are designed with the costume attires of the [DC Trinity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-dc-and-funko). Adding a cape to anything automatically makes it immensely better -- that's why all the great [super heroes have capes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection). Not many people can boast that their shot glasses have capes embroidered to imitate Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman. The super hero cups feature high quality designs, a polyester cape and a stretchable silicone band. Having a drink or five feels much more heroic now thanks to these DC shot glasses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Superhero-inspired Drinkware:** Opportunity to create more imaginative drinkware design inspired by Marvel and DC characters. - **Augmented Reality Bar Experience:** Innovative approach to bar entertainment with superhero augmented reality experience. - **Subscription Box for Superhero Fans:** Creating a subscription box filled with superhero merchandise for the fandom community. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating superhero-inspired drinkware in bars and restaurants to attract customers. - **Entertainment:** Using augmented reality technology to create superhero experience and attract more customers. - **Subscription Box:** Creating superhero-themed subscription boxes for the fandom community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inishtree-speyside-single-malt.md) - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Bar Ware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeeline.md) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md)