The University of Wollongong Unibar, last night played host to their annual ‘Superhero and Villains’ party.
In what event organiser Kayla Berry describes as a, “great way to kick off the mid-session recess”, students and punters alike descended on the Unibar dressed as their favourite superhero or villain.
The night was a great success says Kayla. “It was a decent turnout. Perhaps not as many turned up as last year, but those that did were really enthusiastic, and it seemed everyone had a great night.”
Unibar manager Nathan Stratton agreed. “The superhero and villains party has become sort of an institution,” he says. “Everyone comes here to have a bit of fun. There’s a great vibe about the night.”
Although there was an abundance of Batmen and Supermen (and their female equivalents), many other heroes, and villains attended the event.
Josh Hammond arrived in an amazing home-made costume of Ironman – complete with lights, while other well-known superheroes including Spiderman, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Thor, The Human Torch and Robin put in an appearance.
There were also many lesser known superheroes in attendance. Some I dare say created that very day, such as Auskick Man, Vegeta, The Red Woman and Duckface.
Luke Skywalker dropped in, and a little while later, when Darth Vader arrived, you could actually feel the subtle shift in ‘The Force’. This was balanced somewhat when Jesus Christ graced us with his holy presence, but things started to go awry again when Death – complete with scythe, entered the fray.
These two denizens of evil were well supported by the Joker, Twoface, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Deadpool, Jigsaw and Evil Mouse. Hannibal Lector was also in attendence. Not surprisingly though, he sat on his own for much of the night.
The tension in the bar soon became palpable as old rivalries, put aside for most of the night, raised their ugly heads. However the night was saved by the appearance of Duffman, who was more than willing to share his ‘wonderful Duff’ in an attempt to postpone the inevitable fisticuffs.
The two groups of adversaries (at peace, at least for now, thanks to Duffman), let off steam for the rest of the night on the dance floor, with live music provided by Sheer Khan, and DJs, The Blockrockers.
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