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A few weeks ago, just for fun I started doing concepts for a faux Justice League CG movie. I've always been a huge fan of Bruce Timm and the DC Timmverse he helped create, and I thought it would be cool to basically design the JLA movie that I would direct if given the chance. I didn't do any huge drastic changes because I didn't want to betray the characters in terms of who they are and what they're about. I just wanted to build on what's already been established and tweak things the way I saw them. I was going to wait until I had more artwork before I posted this, but with all the freelance I've got, I don't think I'll be able to work on this again for a while.

THIS IMAGE: This pic is kinda what started the whole thing. I always thought Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent were a great opportunity to play with contrast. They both have similar features in a broad sense (Caucasian, black hair, relatively good looking) but I don't think they need to be drawn to look the same! These characters couldn't be more different, and so I tried to play that up with the shape language used in their design. I made Bruce primarily out of triangular shapes to associate him with danger, and I made Clark mostly out of chunky block shapes to emphasize a sense of protectiveness (which I think is what Superman is all about). I rounded the corners off on Superman's "blocks" to make sure the shapes were still comfortable and friendly.

I also made Bruce slightly more pale than Clark because I feel like it emphasizes the lack of warmth and is another way to appropriately add contrast to the characters.
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*AlanES May 22, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Oh man, how does Superman EVER pull off "Clark Kent" looking how he does? LOOKIT THAT BLOCKY HEAD XD

This is so great.
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~NightRobin89 Apr 16, 2013
These look absolutely great.
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~Herr-Drosselmeyer Mar 21, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I really like this, and personally I think the thinner, more angular face really suits Bruce here, makes him look a little bit like my interpretation of Sherlock Holmes and Batman is the world's greatest detective. I know he traditionally has a more square jaw but for a CG movie making the differences between Bruce and Clark more extreme is definitely a good thing, it's like if Dreamworks or Pixar were to do their versions of these characters.

Love the design, the colors and the expressions, great work. <3
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~DanielAraya Mar 23, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
Thank you :)
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~KyoFlameAshHylden Mar 16, 2013
Clark: Any luck finding the comedian?
Bruce: Three nights, and not so much as a green hair.
Clark: Of course, you have been dividing your time between work and Lois.
Bruce: Is that a problem?
Clark: Let's just say I'm concerned. Your reputation is dubious, in and out of costume.
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~Kaedegirl Mar 2, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Just saying: i LOVE YOU =3 clark looks so charming lol I mean he is very welcoming and sweet looking open minded whereas bruce doesn't at all.
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~DanielAraya Mar 3, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
lol thanks!
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~Kaedegirl Mar 4, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
you are very welcome my dear :)
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~kiwifluff Feb 18, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
:D They look excellent! Thanks for sharing!!
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~totalannoyance Feb 14, 2013
im gonna have to chime in with the rest about bruce's jaw but nonetheless a great piece.
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