The Superman Suit

The Superman Suit

Something I hope Zack Snyder will think about....

Editorial Opinion
By ThunderCougarFalconBird - Dec 04, 2010 09:12 AM EST
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Before you read this, I ask you to check out the editorial “Superman’s movie suit” by Robert Garlen by following the link ((HERE)) It is not my intention to step on his toes. He merely posted an article that made me think. I was in the process of commenting when I decided to make an article on what I had to say.


No one knows what Zack Snyder and his team will come up with for Superman’s image. Will they reinvent the character? Will they go “old school”? Or will they modernise? Whatever they do, there is one aspect I hope they keep that Brian Singers version abandoned completely.


This aspect is the very reason Clark puts up with looking out of place. He knows the suit looks a little stupid but the reason he dons the cape and trunks is something that adds so much depth to the character. The reason is simple...


...his mum made it for him.


This simple statement governs much about the suits appearance. His suit is not an out-of-this-world sign of his alien heritage (with the exception of the “S”). It is not a protective shell (why would he need armour anyway?). It is not a complex design of rubber or neoprene. It’s a farmer’s wife’s attempt at hiding her son’s identity. It is a simple suit made from simple materials with a mothers love. However they decide to show Superman, I hope they make sure his suit looks home made!


Personally I thought Dean Cain was not only the best live action Superman/Clark but he also had the best suit. Many of you are probably reading that sentence for the third time thinking “what! Reeve was the best!” This is a debate about the suit but here’s a quick back up to my revelation. Reeve’s Clark was good but not anyway near as relatable as Cain’s. Dean’s Clark really showed a “normal” person trying to live life, have friends and find love. Cain’s Superman showed genuine and selfless concern for human life while Reeve’s portrayal oozed a cocky smugness that at times was hard to watch (balcony scene anyone?) Anyway, I’ve gone off topic. Dean Cain’s super suit was practically perfect. The dark blue, bright red, perfectly sized “S” symbols and even the boot height were all spot on! And with this they kept it looking home made.


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Why is it so important? Like I said, it adds depth to the character. His suit is a symbol of hope to all humanity, but more importantly, it is a symbol of hope to Superman himself. He wears a permanent reminder that no matter what horrors of humanity he sees, there is good in the world. He is reminded that no matter how many murderous slime balls he comes across, there were humble people owning very little to their name who were willing to take in a strange child and love him as their own. Superman is our “beacon of light to show us the way”, his parents are his beacon and his suit is his reminder.

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ThunderCougarFalconBird
ThunderCougarFalconBird - 12/4/2010, 10:57 AM
Xenix - that is probably the most widely accepted origin of his suit. You sound like you don't know the character or (and i don't mean any offense as I don't know your age or situation) but maybe your too immature to be able to fully understand the relationship between parent and child. It only sounds "wussy" to someone who thinks they are too "cool" to care.
Ibz
Ibz - 12/4/2010, 11:04 AM
i prefer the superman earth one suit to be honest but dont have a problem with dean cains superman suit, and good article dude
golden123
golden123 - 12/4/2010, 12:21 PM
As long as they don't have a sheild that looks ridiculously small on his costume. Like in Superman Returns. if he's SUPERman why does he have a tiny symbol repersenting him?
Checkmate
Checkmate - 12/4/2010, 2:13 PM
I'd like a returns one with a bigger shield.
matt28
matt28 - 12/5/2010, 11:05 AM
I love your article man you understand this completely. we need a superman film to create a streak of light in the fog of nowadays problems to let in some hope. superman has always been about hope and love for others but he is also for justice and obeying the law. superman is the perfect rolemodel
ThunderCougarFalconBird
ThunderCougarFalconBird - 12/6/2010, 12:44 AM
brazilianbatman - we all have our own opinion. I agree with you on the batman suit. Whether you like the look of Nolan's suit or not, even the purists have to admit it makes more sense for him to wear it than the grey spandex or even black rubber. Like you say, he's a billionaire and as such he can develop a suit that is practical for him.

Apply the same logic to Superman. He's has no need of bulky material for protection, the best thing he can get from a suit is freedom of movement. Add to that the fact he is not a billionaire but a farm boy and it's clear that you only have two choices for his suit. It's either kryptonian and came with him in the pod/shuttle or it's home made. If it's kryptonian it raises a lot of questions. How did his parents know he would want to become a hero? How did they even know his size?! This origin doesn't really cut it for me. But if his suit was home made it would be made of simple materials. I'm not saying "don't change the suit" by all means, I'd like to see how Snyder updates it. But I'd like a suit that is true to who he is and what he needs from it.

Hope that gave you a little more reason or at least helped you see where I'm coming from.
Vafrous
Vafrous - 12/8/2010, 8:12 PM
I would prefer if they modernized it and made the symbol larger...
Drykilllogic22
Drykilllogic22 - 12/9/2010, 10:01 AM
I'm sorry but dean cain looks like a Mexican in a cheap Halloween costume..ftw
cbostont102
cbostont102 - 12/30/2010, 11:29 AM
can't embed it but worth a click...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wehGfglnzyA


It Clark trying on different costumes.
LP4
LP4 - 2/9/2011, 10:52 PM
@Ron- I'm with you all the way man!! Dean Cain was by far my most favorite live-action take on Superman ever!
Knightstalker
Knightstalker - 2/10/2011, 12:06 AM
Ron...You are the man. Dean Cain's suit was the best version on television or big screen. For everything L&C got wrong, they at least got the suit right. I also agree with your statement that Dean Cain played the best Clark/Superman. IMHO Cain nailed it. He will always be my favorite Superman.

BTW, did anyone notice that during the first 4 episodes of L&C the suit evolved? Clark even called his mom and thanked her for the upgraded suit.
Dev26111974
Dev26111974 - 2/10/2011, 10:01 AM
i think they should make him a new suit but it must be from krypton and absorbs sunlight (Solar/Tech suit) only thing is that the original suits are white like how they made for Jor-El in the first superman movie but superman adds colors of America to the suit. this suit also has superman's DNA imprint so it does not burn or freeze or get bullet holes... i did not like how singer made it Canon sized bullets hitting at point blank and the suit does not even have burn marks (Roof top scene anyone..? )
Colours must be matching the exact American flag colours. no lighter no brighter no darker....
Sammy
Sammy - 5/14/2011, 8:06 PM
I guess I am the only one old enough to remember the actual origin of the suit. Ma Kent unraveled the blankets Clark was wrapped in in the ship ( could not cut them because they were invincible in the yellow sun ) so Clark's super suit was as indestrutible as he was.
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