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Superman: Man of Style!

Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm aRegistered User, Disagreeable regular
edited July 2008 in Graphic Violence
This was posted over at Project Rooftop and I thought people here might be interested. I'm going to try to put something together if I can find the time before the end of the month.
Ready to tug on Superman’s cape? Heck, tear it off and take the tights back to the drawing board! Project: Rooftop is teaming up with Pulp Secret and Jim Hanley’s Universe for a new drawing contest that breaks even our own guidelines. That’s right, Jimmy Olsen, in honor of the 70th anniversary of Superman’s first appearance in Action Comics #1 way back in 1938, P:R, P.S., and JHU are putting out the call for redesigns of the first superhero with Superman: Man of Style! Jim Hanley’s Universe has provided these incredible prizes:

Grand Prize (1) - The Superman No. 14 statue, Superman: Birthright TPB signed by writer Mark Waid, and Superman #676 signed by our own Vito Delsante, who wrote the issue!

Second Prize (1) - Justice League Animated Superman mini maquette and a signed copy of Superman #676.

Third Prize (1) - Superman #676 signed by Vito!

Along with our usual P:R Staff roundtable reviews, fan-favorite writer and DCU expert, Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Superman: Birthright), will be joining in to guest judge the finalists! The winners will be announced on Pulp Secret the following day with commentary from the P.S. crew.

Send in your Superman redesigns to editors@projectrooftop.com, with the subject line, “Superman: Man of Style!” Please include your full name, age, website, and mailing address for prize shipment. International winners may be responsible for prize shipment. All the usual P:R Guidelines apply…except for #7, of course.

All entries must be received by June 15th, 2008!

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  • bobgorilabobgorila Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I am thinking some kind of electric blue look that says "futuristic" all over.

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  • KalTorakKalTorak One way or another, they all end up in the Undercity.Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    bobgorila wrote: »
    I am thinking some kind of electric blue look that says "futuristic" all over.

    Maybe throw some lightning in there.

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  • DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2008
    This sounds pretty cool. I can't even draw a stick figure, so I will just wait for the winners. I'm looking forward to the results from this one even more than the Iron Man one.

    I wish there would be a deathlok contest and a Captain America contest too. Maybe some day.

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  • devoirdevoir Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Paging DMAC for awesome.

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Somebody win second and get me that maquette

    hell I should just buy the maquettes that I want.



    Somebody buy me the maquettes that I want.

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  • The Muffin ManThe Muffin Man Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Jordyn wrote: »
    Somebody win second and get me that maquette

    hell I should just buy the maquettes that I want.



    Somebody buy me the maquettes that I want.
    Make Framling do it.

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  • KVWKVW Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    While I have no drawing or imagination skills to participate in this, I wanted to post a couple random redesigns I've come across on the interwebs. I don't have any sources on these except for the Wizard "Ultimate DC" one and even then, don't have the artist name.

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    Also note, I suppressed the urge to post the Sentry in there.

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  • devoirdevoir Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I like the design of the bodysuit of the first two (which I assume are minor variations on the same idea). The red from the shield extending across the deltoids is neat. Not sure about the redesigned belt, or whether it really needs one.

    Interesting that none of those two have the trunks. I've always liked the Ultimate Superman design, too.

    I'm probably some kind of philistine.

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  • WildcatWildcat Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    KVW wrote: »
    Also note, I suppressed the urge to post the Sentry in there.

    I hate you.

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  • Robos A Go GoRobos A Go Go Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    What are those things on Ultimate Superman's hips? Is there a word?

    And if I could draw, I'd make a steampunk Superman, because everyone loves steampunk.

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  • CoJoeTheLawyerCoJoeTheLawyer Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I always wondered why everyone has to draws Superman so damn ripped...

    I mean, it's not like he has a vigorous workout regime or anything...and his powers has absolutely nothing to do with his physical well-being (seriously, think about it). It would be different to see a regular looking Superman, not the Muscle & Fitness cover models everyone likes to draw.

    Damnit, I hate the fact I can't draw...

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  • WildcatWildcat Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I always wondered why everyone has to draws Superman so damn ripped...

    I mean, it's not like he has a vigorous workout regime or anything...and his powers has absolutely nothing to do with his physical well-being (seriously, think about it). It would be different to see a regular looking Superman, not the Muscle & Fitness cover models everyone likes to draw.

    Damnit, I hate the fact I can't draw...

    Probably to make the shift from 'meek, mild-mannered' Clark Kent to Kal-El even more striking.

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  • CoJoeTheLawyerCoJoeTheLawyer Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Wildcat wrote: »

    Probably to make the shift from 'meek, mild-mannered' Clark Kent to Kal-El even more striking.

    What shift??! He takes off a pair of glasses, straightens up his posture and puts on some spandex & a cape!

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  • WildcatWildcat Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Wildcat wrote: »

    Probably to make the shift from 'meek, mild-mannered' Clark Kent to Kal-El even more striking.

    What shift??! He takes off a pair of glasses, straightens up his posture and puts on some spandex & a cape!

    The stylistic shift. It's another way for the artist to differentiate the two personae.

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  • CoJoeTheLawyerCoJoeTheLawyer Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Wildcat wrote: »

    The stylistic shift. It's another way for the artist to differentiate the two personae.

    While I agree with you it's primarily a stylistic shift for the reader to differentiate the two personae, doesn't it bother you that a writer/artist has to resort to such a shift to show the difference?

    Regardless, it doesn't address my original point: Superman has no real reason or explanation to be super-muscular, unless one of his superpowers is to instantly buff out without any need to working out/maintenance.

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  • Robos A Go GoRobos A Go Go Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    There isn't a whole lot of fat content in yellow sun radiation, and I'm sure he has some kind of exercise regime. Superman probably does yoga, at the very least.

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  • McClyMcCly Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    What are those things on Ultimate Superman's hips? Is there a word?

    Ultimation-panels. They are mandatory for all "realistic" costume redesigns. (See: Ultimates 1 & 2, Ultimate X-Men, Wanted)

    Seriously though, the "Ultimate Batman" from that article was fantastic looking. I think that's where they got a lot of TDK Batman's suit.

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  • KVWKVW Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    McCly wrote: »
    What are those things on Ultimate Superman's hips? Is there a word?

    Ultimation-panels. They are mandatory for all "realistic" costume redesigns. (See: Ultimates 1 & 2, Ultimate X-Men, Wanted)

    Seriously though, the "Ultimate Batman" from that article was fantastic looking. I think that's where they got a lot of TDK Batman's suit.


    It sounds like he means the first two images I posted, not the Ultimate Superman one. I think the artist just put Kryptonian symbols around the belt. I doubt they spell anything (don't think there's an official Kryptonian language database at DC or anything), but it's probably something like "House of El" or "Kal-El, Son of Jor-El" if I had to wager a guess.

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  • Robos A Go GoRobos A Go Go Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Nope, I meant the Ultimate Superman's weird hip ridges. I can't think of a single reason for them apart from giving the illusion of an hourglass figure from a distance, when they're liable to blend into the cape.

    Also, I thought putting Kryptonian symbols on the belt of the other costume was kind of cool.

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  • McClyMcCly Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    They do accentuate his abs-of-steel.

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  • FuruFuru Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I want to see what DMAC cooks up for this.

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  • bobgorilabobgorila Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    He does have a work-out, he's constantly pushing it to the max by way of super-heroics.

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  • KVWKVW Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    bobgorila wrote: »
    He does have a work-out, he's constantly pushing it to the max by way of super-heroics.

    Your kidding, right? Superman rarely breaks a sweat stopping Toyman or other ridiculous "rogues gallery" villains. The only time he's ever stressed is when someone has Kryptonite and that has nothing to do with conditioning.

    Depending on what origin you go with, and there are dozens, he was a high school football star and all around jock that probably worked out and helped him bulk up as a teenager. But, hey, it changes so often, it's hard to keep track.

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  • ServoServo Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited June 2008
    KVW wrote: »
    bobgorila wrote: »
    He does have a work-out, he's constantly pushing it to the max by way of super-heroics.

    Your kidding, right? Superman rarely breaks a sweat stopping Toyman or other ridiculous "rogues gallery" villains. The only time he's ever stressed is when someone has Kryptonite and that has nothing to do with conditioning.

    Depending on what origin you go with, and there are dozens, he was a high school football star and all around jock that probably worked out and helped him bulk up as a teenager. But, hey, it changes so often, it's hard to keep track.

    nnnnnno, superman has to do all the really hard stuff. doing what superman does is a workout.

    besides, he's got kryptonian workout equipment at the fortress of solitude

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  • bobgorilabobgorila Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I've also read comics in which he works out in a red-sun room with Batman, doing martial arts and shit too.

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  • TeaSpoonTeaSpoon Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Maybe Superman stores food energy the same way he magically stores sunlight in his cells. Maybe it just passes through him undigested like McDonald's food, and he takes ultra quick bathroom breaks during fights with weaker, no-name villains. It explains why he gets his ass handed to him for no reason every other story for no good reason, only to recover at the climax in a fit of rage/determination/self-righteousness.

    Man, I wish writers would stop using him like this.

    In any event, I don't see this costume change working out well for DC. He's too iconic a hero to just simply change; the public outcry will pack enough energy to level small cities.

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited June 2008
    They're not changing his costume

    Project Rooftop is an art site for people to redesign costumes. They have (so far) no effect on actual comics.

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  • TeaSpoonTeaSpoon Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Oh, then that's actually pretty cool.

    I suggest some kind of interdimensional communicator... like- like some sort of... Superman family walkie talkie! And a dog whistle that summons Krypto.

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  • DJ EebsDJ Eebs Moderator, Administrator admin
    edited June 2008
    krypto is the fucking best

    I would read a series about krypto having wacky adventures throughout the galaxy

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  • VirralVirral Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    How about if he had a russian accent and a space suit?

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  • ServoServo Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited June 2008
    and died instead of lived

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  • VirralVirral Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Ok, I've completed my submission. Be honest guys, tell me what you think...
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    Not enough pouches?

    I admit a slight influence from the Asking questions thread...

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  • GR_ZombieGR_Zombie Krillin It Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Here's a link to all the Ultimate DCU stuff, courtesy of Google.

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  • WildcatWildcat Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Wildcat wrote: »

    The stylistic shift. It's another way for the artist to differentiate the two personae.

    While I agree with you it's primarily a stylistic shift for the reader to differentiate the two personae, doesn't it bother you that a writer/artist has to resort to such a shift to show the difference?

    Regardless, it doesn't address my original point: Superman has no real reason or explanation to be super-muscular, unless one of his superpowers is to instantly buff out without any need to working out/maintenance.

    Kinda related to that point, I read fairly recently that Supes supposedly likes rich food because it doesn't actually have the effect it would on a normal human (ie turn him into a hugely fat pie-muncher). Does he, in canon, have a much more efficient digestion system?

    As for whether it bothers me at all, I can't really say that it does, but that's just personal opinion.

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  • DMACDMAC Come at me, bro! Moderator mod
    edited June 2008
    Hmmm... interesting. Funny that they're basing the contest around one of those "untouchable" costumes.

    I'm not sure where I'd go with Superman's costume... More alien? More saintly/godlike? More farmboy?

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  • KVWKVW Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    DMAC wrote: »
    Hmmm... interesting. Funny that they're basing the contest around one of those "untouchable" costumes.

    I'm not sure where I'd go with Superman's costume... More alien? More saintly/godlike? More farmboy?

    I'd go with a more electric version. All edgy and 90's cool. Wait, someone did this joke.

    Actually, I liked the JLU episode where he was wearing the white with red logo.

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    I'd try for some variation of that if I had the drawing capabilities of Virral and his submission.

    However, I think the underwear on the outside of the classic red and blue costume is the only thing that really needs to go and it wouldn't really affect the classic Superman "untouchable" costume.

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  • VirralVirral Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I've decided not to enter, it's too easy to win when you're as talented as I am... I prefer a challenge. So the field is wide open!

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  • RingoRingo He/Him a distinct lack of substanceRegistered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Give him a porn 'stache

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  • HtownHtown Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    KVW wrote: »
    DMAC wrote: »
    Hmmm... interesting. Funny that they're basing the contest around one of those "untouchable" costumes.

    I'm not sure where I'd go with Superman's costume... More alien? More saintly/godlike? More farmboy?

    I'd go with a more electric version. All edgy and 90's cool. Wait, someone did this joke.

    Actually, I liked the JLU episode where he was wearing the white with red logo.

    justicelordsbb8.jpg

    I'd try for some variation of that if I had the drawing capabilities of Virral and his submission.

    However, I think the underwear on the outside of the classic red and blue costume is the only thing that really needs to go and it wouldn't really affect the classic Superman "untouchable" costume.

    That is the best alternate Superman costume ever created. Seriously.

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  • ZeromusZeromus Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    GR_Zombie wrote: »
    Here's a link to all the Ultimate DCU stuff, courtesy of Google.

    Putrid.

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