Paul Ryan designed the costume. He's said, despite the venomous comments directed at it, it's his most requested commission.


From what I gather, Sue wasn't herself when she took on that costume. She was under the influence of the villainous Malice persona.

I wasn't reading the book at the time. Was that the original intent when she adopted that costume, or just a later retcon to explain it away?

He's faster than a bullet, stronger than a train
He's the one who got lucky, got his cape around miss Lois Lane
I can't believe my dilemma is real
I'm competing with the Man of Steel

- "Jimmy Olsen's Blues" by the Spin Doctors