 Anarky 's costume has undergone several phases in design , the first two of which were created by Norm Breyfogle , in accordance with Grant 's suggestions . The original costume was composed of a large , flowing red robe , over a matching red jumpsuit . A red , wide brimmed hat baring the circle @-@ A insignia ; a golden , metallic face mask ; and red hood , completed the outfit . The folds of the robe concealed various weapons and gadgets . Breyfogle later expressed that the color scheme chosen held symbolic purpose . The red robes " represented the blood of all the innocents sacrificed in war . " The gold cane , face mask , and circle @-@ A symbol represented purity and spirituality . The connection to spirituality was also emphasized through the hat and loose fabric , which mimicked that of a priest . Breyfogle believed the loose clothes " [ went ] better with a wide @-@ brimmed hat . It 's more of a colloquial style of clothing ... " However , observers have noted that Breyfogle 's Christian upbringing may have also inspired the " priestly analogy . " 
