POLL RESULTS: Should Superman Change His Costume?

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If its a good change, then it should happen. But his look is great the way it is.


But, i have always loved the variation suits he has worn for special runs in the books.

The Black suit with the White Symbol is one of my faves. Especially the one in Superman Doomsday, although i hate that damn movie.

Good.

Actually for the most part I agree with grif. I just couldn't recall who but I also remember someone here in CBM posted only Superman can get away with the red briefs.

But then again Gusto does have some pretty interesting concepts (Joke)!

Gusto@ I figured a change couldn't hurt either lol

My thoughts exactly, ill bring back the biel from time to time though :) that will never go away! In fact! Just for you Gusto

I wouldn't mind losing the red briefs. But as said the costume would be TOO blue. Maybe it could be explained that that's how kryptonians dress. We need a costume that seems alien & not earth made. Probably put some kryptonian symbols along the sleeves & pants leg. But keep the overall design.

The costume on the link before seems like the perfect alteration for me.

http://i31.tinypic.com/fvinut.jpg

No, I haven't Gusto, why do you ask?

@Hawks. Dude you just blew my mind, I have never thought of that lol

Am I never going to get a Superman Red/ Superman blue movie!?!?!

The WORST thing they could do for a film on Superman in the 21st century is ignore things like The Dark Knight, Watchmen, Hancock, Iron Man, Heroes, No Ordinary Family, even Megamind – current interpretations and criticisms of the Superman legend, asking 'why' about many of Superman's details – if Superman is to remain a favorite, it must stand up to such scrutiny - not remain attached to boots, briefs and a cape.

Superman, at his center, is not about a pair of red briefs, and is not about a spit curl. He is about hope rising from despair, and seemingly impossible strength and integrity. The reasons they conveyed in 'Birthright' I thought was wonderful, for why Superman wears the colors he does – trust & hope. If there are good 'why's found for a present-day story of Superman, my childhood hero can be a resilient legend, rather than a fond moment of nostalgia.

To keep Superman relevant those driving the bus must question the secondary elements: like blue tights, a pair of glasses, the S symbol and penetrate to the core of 'why' we need Superman. This is why Batman and Spiderman have enjoyed such success commercially and critically, they stand up to today's children and their more skeptical palettes.

Superman's appearance back in 1938 was influenced by certain strongmen and heroes of the time, such as circus performers - and it made good sense. Back then that was a good reason to dress that way. Today we need better reasons for the certain dress Superman would choose to reveal himself in – I still get 'that feeling' of awe when I see the red cape, but that's because I was 2 when I saw him. Maybe there is good reasons for tight dress and a cape, but the way the story gets there must convince.

The Nolans had a function or reason for every thing Bruce Wayne put on in Batman Begins, and Superman must have that same solid path. Superman can basically do his thing naked, if he has those powers - so the reasons he appears in what he does and does what he does need to be solid, otherwise the gravity is just not there the way it is for Batman Begins.

Superman from my childhood wore red briefs - but the adult me would rather see Superman survive and thrive, than hold on to his underwear.

In a more "Realistic" version you could definitely get away with a suit like Guason posted as something like that look feasible for high speed travel, and it looks pretty sick.

Zachary Quinto for Superman.

I think the undies kind of break up the blue... without them it would just be too much.

@GUASON that suit is amazing that should be the next costume. i know his suit is iconic but if batman's costume change, wonder woman's costume change superman's costume should change too.

it needs to stay

Overall I am fairly pleased with the Poll results. Something as old as Superman is always going to have people holding onto the tradition. I understand those feelings I just don't share them.

To me Superman is bigger than his suit. For him to resonate with the modern era he needs to look the part.