Supes' Tights for Sale

Christopher Reeve as Superman

The Superman outfit Christopher Reeve wore in the Superman movie series is set to be auctioned-off the 24^th of this month (May, 2009) in Australia. A private collector is offering the suit in Melbourne, Australia. It is expected to fetch somewhere in the neighborhood of US$15,000, though bidding will start several thousand dollars lower.

The leotard was worn in the Superman II sequel, while the trunks and yellow belt were worn in the original Superman movie from 1978. The article also mentions the suit was worn in Superman III, though it did not specify which pieces.

Christopher Reeve portrayed Superman in four movies. He also appeared in two episodes of Smallville as Dr. Virgil Swann. Reeve, an outspoken and ardent proponent for stem cell research following his paralysis, died in 2004.

© C Harris Lynn, 2009