Yeah, Folks tend to over-think stuff.
Tyroc's Costume wasn't anymore goofy than's Cosmis Boy's infamous getup or Colossal Boy(Bare arms AND legs, IRRC) for that matter.
As for the racial overtones?
Hell, I WOULD PAY MONEY to be allowed to write the adventures of a clan of futuristic Garveyites on a floating island.
Are you kidding me? That ish is a Feature not a Flaw.
"...Enter the Council Of Griots brother Tyroc."
"Legionnare Tyroc, reporting for duty, Brother West, how can I help?"
