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Published: 2018-06-19 15:05:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 4345; Favourites: 169; Downloads: 0
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Description Can you tell I've been watching the new season of Voltron? It dawned on me while watching that, instead of minimizing or trying to hide Superman's S curl, it would be cool if it were highlighted in a similar way that Shiro's was. The idea of an eternal Superman that has been around since like WW2 in his own continuity is really appealing to me, so maybe that would play in? Or maybe it could just be something that all Kryptonians have lol. Those of you who've followed me for a while know that I'm a fan of adding more yellow to this particular costume, but I did opt for the classic Fleischer S symbol this time around. I'm a big fan of Michael Wilkenson's alien-looking take on the Superman costume in Man of Steel, so I tried to play that up, but using more Kirby-esque accents and mirroring the M shape from Superman's boots in other parts of the costume.

Give me some feedback, guys! Do you like/dislike this take on the character? Would you like to see some of the other Justice League characters done in this sort of hypothetical animated style? Comment below and let me know!
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Comments: 12

VBelleze [2022-12-28 10:47:50 +0000 UTC]

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GavinMichelli In reply to VBelleze [2022-12-30 04:11:39 +0000 UTC]

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isacbatman03 [2018-06-20 06:47:10 +0000 UTC]

BIZZARE ISN'T IT

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GavinMichelli In reply to isacbatman03 [2018-06-20 14:13:55 +0000 UTC]

Is it?

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isacbatman03 In reply to GavinMichelli [2018-06-20 17:54:30 +0000 UTC]

YEP WOW

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TheAtomicDog [2018-06-20 04:55:14 +0000 UTC]

This isn't a bad take on Superman at all!
And you returned Supe's  proper wide-open collar line with 'tucked in' cape again, instead of bolting him in up to his chin like Lee insisted upon doing.
The treatment of the classic red trunks and belt are both tributary and flattering. You even suggest the belt loops!
Finally, you added enough of that bright yellow linework to break up the blue mass without making it too busy, and not just as seams. It compliments but does not demand.

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GavinMichelli In reply to TheAtomicDog [2018-06-20 21:32:59 +0000 UTC]

"Compliments but does not demand"...I absolutely love this. You've neatly summed up my entire philosophy on character design in five words. I am absolutely stealing this phrase from you lol! 

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TheAtomicDog In reply to GavinMichelli [2018-06-21 19:25:55 +0000 UTC]

*thumbs up*

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ElijahCurtis [2018-06-20 03:24:09 +0000 UTC]

Man, what a dope ass design. I've always loved the black S symbols, wether it be Fleischer's or the one from Kingdom Come. 

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GavinMichelli In reply to ElijahCurtis [2018-06-20 14:19:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah, that old S symbol really resonated with me when I was a kid, watching those cartoons on VHS. I love putting that yellow border around the S, too. Aside from separating the blue from the red, it also makes it look more like a badge; like it's more official with the gold border.

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Heerog [2018-06-20 01:43:03 +0000 UTC]

Nice to see that you kept something to remember us of the good ol' red trunks! I'm of the opinion that Superman in blue and red need to always have that nice red in the midle portion to keep it balanced.

Great job!

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GavinMichelli In reply to Heerog [2018-06-20 18:37:16 +0000 UTC]

He just got 'em back in Action Comics 1000! It really just goes to show you how that classic look stands the test of time.

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