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*ToTheNines* · 08-03-2011, 09:48 PM

That really doesn't matter. It's Perry White we're talking here... it's about a big of a deal as Commissioner Loeb being black in Nolan's Batmovies.

*The Stryker* · 08-03-2011, 09:52 PM

Nope. Childhood ruined. I'm boycotting this movie.

*cqb101* · 08-04-2011, 08:10 AM

*Turo602* · 08-04-2011, 08:26 AM

The costume looks awesome. He fills it out it out a hell of a lot better then Brandon Routh. And the boots, they got it right. Although, I can't tell if he has the red undies. It's not Superman without the red undies. And they also got rid of his signature curl. Either way I can't wait to see how this movie turns out now.

*Slap-Happy* · 08-04-2011, 02:20 PM

Looks great. I only hope that the actual movie isn't as desaturated as this picture.

And hell no to the red undies. It works for Reeve and the comics, but not for a film that's supposed to be the most modern and realistic depiction of Superman.

**Venom** · 08-04-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cqb101

Wow, what a classic feel!

That's the first time in a couple of decades that a picture of a cinematic Superman has caught my attention.

Also, IIRC New Superman doesn't have the red trunks.

*ToTheNines* · 08-04-2011, 03:08 PM

Sorry to nitpick, but for some reason I don't like the hair. Everything else looks fine though.

*Andrew NDB* · 08-04-2011, 03:20 PM

Looks great. And it's pretty hard for anyone to try and justify the trunks on the outside.

**Jester** · 08-04-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

That really doesn't matter. It's Perry White we're talking here... it's about a big of a deal as Commissioner Loeb being black in Nolan's Batmovies.

Or Michael Clarke Duncan as the Kingpin?

azrael · 08-04-2011, 04:06 PM

http://ffritts.blogspot.com/2011/08/man-of-steel.html

click to enlarge but I saturized the pic

You can see everything better with better color.

Peanut · 08-04-2011, 04:07 PM

Nice way to bring in bogus hits to your blog.

azrael · 08-04-2011, 04:15 PM

I try....

*cqb101* · 08-04-2011, 06:52 PM

I hate the texture on the suit. Also, whats up with what looks to be some sort of pads or armor on the thighs?

*Spitfire* · 08-04-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cqb101

I hate the texture on the suit. Also, whats up with what looks to be some sort of pads or armor on the thighs?

When it comes to hero costumes on the big screen spandex is always out and rubber is always in. I agree the texture makes him look like a reptile.

*Leo656* · 08-04-2011, 10:21 PM

I seriously don't get the big deal with the trunks. He's always had them, it doesn't have to make sense. His suit was originally based on a circus performer's costume, it's kinda garish on purpose. Everything from the clashing primary colors to the cape to the trunks is designed to draw your eye immediately. Superman as a character is supposed to stand out; corny or not, outdated or not, the trunks help the look. The trunks are what makes the suit say "super-hero costume", rather than "I'm going swimming with dolphins". A lot of artists who have drawn the books say Superman's costume is their favorite to draw because it is elegant in its simplicity, and that the shorts work from a design standpoint because they break up all the empty blue space of the main suit.

I know, I care too much. I also fear change, but we all knew that already.

Any case, LOVE the picture the more I look at it; only one small nitpicky problem. Looks like they changed the upper corner of the S shield. It's barely noticeable, but I'm very particular about how it's drawn. One of the few things that bugged me about Returns was the way they did the shield and was hoping they'd fix it for this one. Could be the angle of the shot, though.

I know, nitpicky bastard. 9.5 outta 10, though.

*Turo602* · 08-05-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by azrael

http://ffritts.blogspot.com/2011/08/man-of-steel.html

click to enlarge but I saturized the pic

You can see everything better with better color.

Nice. It looks very good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo656

I seriously don't get the big deal with the trunks. He's always had them, it doesn't have to make sense. His suit was originally based on a circus performer's costume, it's kinda garish on purpose. Everything from the clashing primary colors to the cape to the trunks is designed to draw your eye immediately. Superman as a character is supposed to stand out; corny or not, outdated or not, the trunks help the look. The trunks are what makes the suit say "super-hero costume", rather than "I'm going swimming with dolphins". A lot of artists who have drawn the books say Superman's costume is their favorite to draw because it is elegant in its simplicity, and that the shorts work from a design standpoint because they break up all the empty blue space of the main suit.

I know, I care too much. I also fear change, but we all knew that already.

Any case, LOVE the picture the more I look at it; only one small nitpicky problem. Looks like they changed the upper corner of the S shield. It's barely noticeable, but I'm very particular about how it's drawn. One of the few things that bugged me about Returns was the way they did the shield and was hoping they'd fix it for this one. Could be the angle of the shot, though.

I know, nitpicky bastard. 9.5 outta 10, though.

^This. Superman's costume and overall look is too iconic. I don't like that they're messing with that in the reboot and possibly in this movie. Although, from what we can see of the costume so far, I love it.

*Raph's Girl* · 08-05-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

I seriously don't get the big deal with the trunks. He's always had them, it doesn't have to make sense.

The reason for the costume change is because DC loses the rights to the original and several other things in 2013 to the heirs.

Which is why in the comics he has no tights, he can't really fly, and the Kents are both dead.

*Leo656* · 08-05-2011, 10:39 PM

No no, believe me I know more than I ever wanted to know about the lousy new Superman relaunch. I was commenting on how I'll never understand why his trunks just bother people so much. Some people have been wanting them gone for ages, so I'm not shocked they finally have an excuse.

I'm going to boldly predict that not having trunks isn't going to suddenly turn the franchise around.

*Revan* · 08-06-2011, 06:06 AM

^ I think it's because they remind people of underwear or a speedo and it looks stupid

*gobo* · 08-06-2011, 06:26 AM

I always assumed it was just a point people liked to joke about rather than it being an actual problem. I've never seen anyone get all butt-hurt over Supes puttin' his stockings on before the undies. I assume that'd be because it isn't really a big deal.

08-03-2011, 09:52 PM	#62
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Nope. Childhood ruined. I'm boycotting this movie. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

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08-04-2011, 08:26 AM	#64
Turo602 The King of Kings Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 2,931	The costume looks awesome. He fills it out it out a hell of a lot better then Brandon Routh. And the boots, they got it right. Although, I can't tell if he has the red undies. It's not Superman without the red undies. And they also got rid of his signature curl. Either way I can't wait to see how this movie turns out now. __________________ Last edited by Turo602; 08-04-2011 at 08:56 AM.

08-04-2011, 03:20 PM	#68
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08-04-2011, 04:06 PM	#70
azrael Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: loganville, ga Posts: 1,358	http://ffritts.blogspot.com/2011/08/man-of-steel.html click to enlarge but I saturized the pic You can see everything better with better color. __________________ Creator of The Death Poppets

08-03-2011, 09:48 PM	#61
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	That really doesn't matter. It's Perry White we're talking here... it's about a big of a deal as Commissioner Loeb being black in Nolan's Batmovies.

08-04-2011, 02:20 PM	#65
Slap-Happy Bad Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,911	Looks great. I only hope that the actual movie isn't as desaturated as this picture. And hell no to the red undies. It works for Reeve and the comics, but not for a film that's supposed to be the most modern and realistic depiction of Superman.

08-04-2011, 03:08 PM	#67
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Sorry to nitpick, but for some reason I don't like the hair. Everything else looks fine though.

08-04-2011, 04:07 PM	#71
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Nice way to bring in bogus hits to your blog.

08-04-2011, 04:15 PM	#72
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08-04-2011, 06:52 PM	#73
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	I hate the texture on the suit. Also, whats up with what looks to be some sort of pads or armor on the thighs? __________________ Facebook

08-04-2011, 10:21 PM	#75
Leo656 The Franchise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,696	I seriously don't get the big deal with the trunks. He's always had them, it doesn't have to make sense. His suit was originally based on a circus performer's costume, it's kinda garish on purpose. Everything from the clashing primary colors to the cape to the trunks is designed to draw your eye immediately. Superman as a character is supposed to stand out; corny or not, outdated or not, the trunks help the look. The trunks are what makes the suit say "super-hero costume", rather than "I'm going swimming with dolphins". A lot of artists who have drawn the books say Superman's costume is their favorite to draw because it is elegant in its simplicity, and that the shorts work from a design standpoint because they break up all the empty blue space of the main suit. I know, I care too much. I also fear change, but we all knew that already. Any case, LOVE the picture the more I look at it; only one small nitpicky problem. Looks like they changed the upper corner of the S shield. It's barely noticeable, but I'm very particular about how it's drawn. One of the few things that bugged me about Returns was the way they did the shield and was hoping they'd fix it for this one. Could be the angle of the shot, though. I know, nitpicky bastard. 9.5 outta 10, though. __________________ "I left some words quite far from here to be a short reminder... I laid them out in stone, in case they need to last forever..." "But hey... I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know." nWo Tech: The Official Thread Poison of the Technodrome Forums https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr...awnHgDz1ceDcfA https://theroxxshow.blogspot.com/

08-05-2011, 10:39 PM	#78
Leo656 The Franchise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,696	No no, believe me I know more than I ever wanted to know about the lousy new Superman relaunch. I was commenting on how I'll never understand why his trunks just bother people so much. Some people have been wanting them gone for ages, so I'm not shocked they finally have an excuse. I'm going to boldly predict that not having trunks isn't going to suddenly turn the franchise around. __________________ "I left some words quite far from here to be a short reminder... I laid them out in stone, in case they need to last forever..." "But hey... I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know." nWo Tech: The Official Thread Poison of the Technodrome Forums https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr...awnHgDz1ceDcfA https://theroxxshow.blogspot.com/

08-06-2011, 06:06 AM	#79
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	^ I think it's because they remind people of underwear or a speedo and it looks stupid __________________

08-06-2011, 06:26 AM	#80
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I always assumed it was just a point people liked to joke about rather than it being an actual problem. I've never seen anyone get all butt-hurt over Supes puttin' his stockings on before the undies. I assume that'd be because it isn't really a big deal. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.