Comics strive to stretch reality and turn characters into something beyond what we view as plausible. It is fiction, and of course, there are a plethora of characters, inventions, or events that take place in such storylines that undoubtedly could never take place in our world.
However, some characters are brought down to a more "humanized" level to make them more believable, along with some of their suits. The tech, the design, and the overall image of some characters might not be as unbelievable as we might think. So, here are ten superhero suits that could either be made today; or in a matter of a few years.
10 Iron-Man's Armor Is Being Researched
Iron Man's suit is one of the most iconic in comics and is known for being high-tech. Several militaries are working on exo-suit technology capable of increasing a soldier's strength and endurance. However, these suits won't fly like Tony Stark's, but there is one that can, and it's a suit called The Daedalus Jet Engine Suit, built by Richard Browning.
Now, an Iron Man suit identical to that in the comics might still be somewhat far off, but several versions of similar ones are currently in the works.
9 Batman's Batsuit Is Being Built Right Now
Batman's suit might not seem like something particularly high-tech, but the numerous fibers and materials used to turn it into a bulletproof, breathable outfit is where the complexity within this suit lies. Then, there are several gadgets the hero uses, from simple batarangs to more complex tools such as a grappling hook or portable hacking devices.
Much like the Iron Man suit, an Australian company has begun to construct a suit eerily similar to Batman's. Called the Lorica Mark 2, it's consisted of several carbon-fiber composites and polymers, in addition to several nifty gadgets such as force measurement sensors.
8 Stilt-Man's Armor Is Silly But Possible
How useful would Stilt-Man's armor be in real life? Well, maybe it's not the most versatile, but it would still be interesting if someone built it. We see people walking on wooden stilts, so why not metal? To be honest, Stilt-Man's armor could be built relatively easily with some metal stilts and a couple plates of armor, or a company could develop a sort of retracting stilts similar to an antenna.
During a quick search, it doesn't seem like anyone is building it, and can you blame them? This suit's an eyesore most of the time in the comics, and it would only be worse in the real world.
7 Steel's Armor Is Definitely Possible
Remember that exo-suit technology mentioned in the Iron Man entry? Well, take one of those, cover the soldier in armor, and give them a giant sledgehammer. Now, you have a massive tank of a human capable of pulling up on anyone, as well as a superhero suit.
Sure, the soldier could be given a cape as well, but either way, the Steel suit is rather simple compared to other hero costumes, and wouldn't require much aid from the creative mind if made in real life. Unfortunately, the militaries of this world still need to flesh out their exo-suit designs.
6 Adam Strange's Space Suit Is Basically Already Available
Quickly, open a new tab and search "Space X spacesuits" from the recent rocket launch not too long ago. The suits alone share some resemblance to the spacesuit worn by Adam Strange, simply lacking the jetpack and the ray gun. When talking about this suit, of course, building a jetpack is still something that isn't quite as reliable as people would like, but when looking at the suit from an astronaut's perspective, NASA is practically already there.
Instead of the jetpack, slap a couple of massive thrusters on the back of an astronaut. Then, give the astronaut a gun to complete the suit (because ray guns are still a work in progress).
5 Machine Man's Body Could Come Sooner Than Later
Everyone has seen the robotic dog capable of walking, right? Well, imagine that but in human form. Sure, we're still a little far off from being able to construct a robotic human capable of walking and talking, but robot companies are close. Everyone has seen the videos of artificial intelligence developed within recent years, and they convey a large amount of humanity while conversing.
Either way, a walking, robotic human with a flamethrower on one arm and a chainsaw on the other isn't too far-fetched compared to the achievements of the robotics industry in the last decade.
4 Diehard's Armor Might Not Be Built For A Long Time
Ok, this entry is sort of for fun because building a cyborg would be awesome. Sure, there are other characters like Cyborg from the Teen Titans or Deathlok from Marvel, but having some indie characters makes the article interesting. The ideal cyborg made of both metal and flesh is rather unrealistic at this time, but companies have been experimenting with robotic appendages for patients missing limbs.
So, this suit is in the same boat as Machine-Man, meaning Diehard's armor and cyborg abilities are almost subject to the advancement of our technology. But, also like Machine Man, it might be a while before Cyborgs like Diehard are walking the battlefield.
3 Rocketeer's Jetpack Is A Simple Design
The Rocketeer's Jetpack is just a simpler version of Adam Strange's suit, losing the space capabilities and replacing them with a more simplistic style. Sure, it may not be as complex as Adam's, but that means it could be made even more easily. For the Rocketeer, this suit needs the jetpack along with a helmet and handgun.
It's not a particularly complex suit compared to the rest, but that just means it can be built easier while still using some of our most advanced technology.
2 Darkhawk's Wings Are Not Unrealistic
We have wingsuits, but to build a suit similar to Darkhawk's, or perhaps, even Falcon's, it would almost certainly have to have a jetpack on the back. Or, perhaps a thruster would be enough, but another complication with this suit would be how big the wings need to be, ensuring a safe amount of control and guidance for the user.
Thankfully, building the wings might not be that complex due to them not needing to create thrust since the suit's primary use would either be similar to current wingsuits or be used more to turn a soldier into a scout drone of sorts.
1 Ted Kord's Military Beetle Suit
Ok, this might be a rip-off of the Batman entry, but Ted Kord's Blue Beetle suit is another entry on this list that wouldn't be too strenuous to build. Much like the batsuit currently in the works, the suit would more than likely consist of several carbon fibers and polymer materials.
The goggles and utility belt are simply a matter of inserting what a soldier or mock hero would need for a particular situation. Then, there's Kord's signature BB gun, which is essentially a flashlight on steroids, capable of temporarily blinding those exposed to it.