It's Official *There Be Spoilers Here*

non_amos wrote:I've noticed that some of the pics are showing guys in mo-caps suits besides Shannon. The other day that CBM site showed the one people were thinking was Russell Crowe but they showed an enlarged pic & it didn't look like Crowe. So if not Crowe, then who is that dude? And if I'm not mistaken, there seem to be some 'extras', if they're extras, in mo-cap suits. So what's going on here?! Are the extras just stunt men? Or are they additional Kryptonians? I know we've wondered about Jax-Ur but there's been no official announcement. But if it's not Jax-Ur, then who are these guys? Are they just 'Kryptonian muscle', possibly nameless? Maybe part of Zod's army?

Since we don't enough about the script yet then how can we know? Ya know what, it makes me think of SMALLVILLE......again! I forget which season it was but before Zod's phantom ever showed up to possess Lex, there were other Kryptonians who showed up in the flesh! I specifically remember a black guy & a white woman & I believe it was insinuated there were others as well. I seem to recall this 'alien invasion' really concerning Lex & the military was beginning to get involved. Gee, does what we're hearing NOW sound familiar?!

So Zod possibly shows up with an entourage but possibly only he & Faora count as far as having names?

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:Well the red trunks maybe gone but after looking at a closer inspection I do see some red patterns above & under his waist which would mean they found some way to break up the blue without the use of red trunks which I've anticipated that they would!

Apologist Puncher wrote:
But YOU hate Superman, so your opinion isn't valid.

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:I don't think my opinion has ever been valid since some members here agrees with any of them!

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:Also, yes I do hate Superman

Apologist Puncher wrote:

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:Also, yes I do hate Superman

And there you go. Exactly what we all already knew about you.

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:Also, yes I do hate Superman... FROM THE LAST FILM since we have to wait seven more fucking years to get another and better "Superman" film this time! Of course you think that me believeing a more updated/modern approach symbolizes that I dislike the character which I find complete ludicrous BTW considering that you think that an update/modern approach will ruin the film which of course an update/modern approach is exactly what we're getting and the chances of it looking terrible is pretty much silm at this point!

So by all means I suggest you deal with it, I know I'am!!!

Apologist Puncher wrote:It's really unbelievable that, after all of this time, this guy doesn't understand that we don't just take "opinions" at face value.

Never does he back-up his opinions with facts, never does he have a convincing argument for anything he "thinks". He just wants to spout his bullshit opinion, and have everyone just accept it. Guess who was FAMOUS for doing that?

Apologists.

#159 | Scotty V on August 24, 2011 8:28pm EST
We've already had a warning from Steve Wright everyone. I'll just chime in and say some more of these comments after his warning are still attacking and baiting. Everyone can have their opinion and it's ok to disagree, but we cannot resort to name-calling and insults.

For the record I think the new suit looks good. But we're only seeing very grainy imagery from many yards away and these aren't official nor are they indicative of what they will look like in the film.

I think there is some truth to the idea that Superman needs to be changed, updated and modified to fit with the times. I myself have had to defend the look of the briefs my whole life. Christopher Reeve's exact costume would not work for today's audiences and those films are quite flawed. I enjoyed SR and thought the suit was just fine. But the truth is that Superman's uniform changes with as many artists as there are that draw it.

In the relaunch Superman will be wearing an armored version of something very similar to his normla costume with a higher collar and no briefs. It appears that in this new film they are currently attempting to adapt a look similar to the ont hat will be the norm in the comics for over two years by the time the film arrives. I think this is a good idea. It makes no sense to change the costume and make the character younger on the page, while at the same time trying to introduce a new generation of movie goers to Superman but have him in a different suit.

Henry's suit may be somewhat padded but it appears to me as if he's got alot of his own bulk as well. The comparison pohoto posted by SomNam is slightly unfair as those pics of Chris Evans are from the film, while the pics of Henry are from some time ago. Also, if you look at the first pic of Chris, in the white T-shirt, it looks manipped somehow or stretched. His look in CapAm, the bottom pic of him, is much leaner and looks more like an actual human body does.

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:Well with all that being said yes it is ture the Supes has been set in modern times many times over. He has to, like most comic book characters including the ones from DC and especially the ones from Marvel so that the modern masses can have something to appeal to. Even the ones that has been around for decades can still hold up in modern times just as long it's executed just right and not much has change in terms of style and tradtion.

Why do you think I perfer a "Superman" film with a mix of modernization & tradition? With those elements mix together you get a modern setting while retaining some styles of old and if executed properly you got a "Superman" film that'll appeal to old and new generations.

In regrads to MOS, this is pratically what were getting and gives me another reason to support whats been brought to table so far. But one thing is for curtain is that we'll have to wait upon it's release before giving a final verdict!

thecolorsblend wrote:
Define "modernize". Define "update".

Do those or shut the fuck up.

Either way, stop wasting my time.

Where have Superman's famous red trunks gone? Henry Cavill was pictured on the set of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel without the traditional red bottoms of the Superman costume. The internet saw Commando Superman, and was not pleased.

Naturally a few folks were displeased by the disappearing trunks...

SigmaCenturion posted an entire editorial rant against the missing trunks at Comic Book Movie "

The main part of Superman's costume is a blue body suit. The trunks help to break up the blue and help unify his color scheme as well. Most of the time the trunks seem to be part of the body suit. The boots and cape separate from the main body suit. Without the trunks the only red on the body suit is found in the emblem or shield. When the trunks are gone the focus of the costume is pulled towards the blue body suit because the eye is drawn to larger objects defined by color... I think it is a big insult to older fans to change the costume after all this time. Nothing was wrong with the old suit. I hear reasons like its outdated and uncool or his costume doesn't make sense because it isn't armored. I don't think it needed changed at all.

On Newsarama the comments were fairly mixed, but there were plenty of pissed-off original Supes fans:

Mavrik:
He needs the red trunks in the comics and the movie. Superman does not translate well to the real world. He never has. So to try to modernize him in the comics or to make a more realistic version of him in the movies is impossible. Not without completely changing his look and at that point he's no longer Superman.

Charlie Says:
He looks naked without the red. Why would they do that to the most iconic costume in all of comics? Bad move.

Comments seem to be waning from "it's fine" to "it's the worst." But what do you think?

My Opinion on the New Man Of Steel Suit and The Reboot Suit in general.

Rant on the WB choosing the reboot suit over the classic.

I recently saw a few set photos of the Superman costume for the Man of Steel. Apparently it is too much to ask for the classic costume. Apparently WB thinks thinks this reboot costume will fly for veteran fans of Superman. I'm more conservative when it comes to hero's costumes. Although half of fans called for an update to the costume half also called for the classic to stay. Why did the new suit win out over the classic? I think it's mainly to do with the big DC Comics reboot and bringing in more readers of the newer comics to the theaters with a similar costume.

However the suit worn by Henry already has had some liberties taken with the costume already throw on the no trunks part of the costume and then the design just falls apart and turns to complete shit. Using the wrong emblem shield for starters. The suit's material looks quite rubber like and padded but i think it will look a little better on actual film but by then i couldn't give a shit about because it's not the original.


I like the old costume better than the reboot suit and i think is better. Why do I think this? You could call me a DC Fanboy and call it quits. The suit is simple and recognized by practically everyone. The original design is simple, colorful and is pretty solid from a visual design aspect. The main part of Superman's costume is a blue body suit. The trunks help to break up the blue and help unify his color scheme as well. Most of the time the trunks seem to be part of the body suit. The boots and cape separate from the main body suit. Without the trunks the only red on the body suit is found in the emblem or shield. When the trunks are gone the focus of the costume is pulled towards the blue body suit because the eye is drawn to larger objects defined by color.

I think it is a big insult to older fans to change the costume after all this time. Nothing was wrong with the old suit. I hear reasons like its outdated and uncool or his costume doesn't make sense because it isn't armored. I don't think it needed changed at all. The armor idea just sounds stupid as hell. The part about it being outdated its part of the character now for a lot of people. The costume makes the hero identifiable. Changing it for the sake of change usually leads to inferior designs taking its place like the reboot suit did. There will probably be some who go i thought this was Superman when they see this new costume in the movie.

SigmaCenturion
8/23/2011

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:

thecolorsblend wrote:
Define "modernize". Define "update".

Do those or shut the fuck up.

Either way, stop wasting my time.

Modernize: To create a property based on the settings of modern/current times involving in appearances, styles, backgrounds or characters. The verb tense for modern.

Update: An act to bring something or subject that is previously old up to the current date. Another term for modify.

There, it's done! BTW your time was never wasted!!!

Rduce wrote:I really think the backlash will affect this picture if they do not make the change to the more original suit. I am hopeful that our hero will LIVE to fight another day!

Apologist Puncher wrote:Wow, talk about going right over an idiots head....

thecolorsblend wrote:
There's a reason I never bothered with a reply to the derp. "I'm not saying we should destroy the characters... but if we have to modify them beyond all recognition, we should!"

Seriously, wtf am I supposed to do with that?