Stephen Wacker Addresses Captain Marvel's Costume Change

Changing Cap Marvel's outfit was absolutely not due to fan reaction. It was something I'd wanted to do for years. (1)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015

@kellysue suggested @McKelvie and he delivered the basic look before I had hung up the phone. I loved it straightaway.(2)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015

The idea that the costume change was implemented because of a "vocal minority" is incorrect. (3)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015

There were a lot of reasons to change the costume. One big one was that I wanted my daughter to be able to dress up as Captain Marvel. (4)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015

As editor I was in a position to make the change I wanted. That's the job and it's what we're paid to do. Luckily Axel, Q, Brev agreed. (5)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015

We certainly got some folks upset with he costume change-mostly older fans- but that happens every time you do anything. (6)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015

I get that not every design is popular, but this one seems to have staying power. it's a very old school, classic super hero design. (6)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015

I'd hate for someone uninvolved with the decision to give the impression our artists were catering to some online "minority". Blame me. (7)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015

I should add that Quesada also helped with direction on the design and helped us get it approved corporately. (8)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015

It's a risk changing a longtime character design & I'm proud to work for a company that embraces risks. (Except of my "WackerMan" pitch) (9)

— Stephen Wacker (@StephenWacker) March 15, 2015