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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: Superman is a wholesome, good-natured guy with antiquated notions of heroism, and that's what I like about him. He represents a more honest hero, and SO many people don't like him because he's too corny, or not badass enough, and I think that's ridiculous. I hardly touched his costume at all because I wanted him to look corny and I wanted his image to reflect the dated quality of his beliefs. I really don't like when people try to make him like, this dark, violent, angry guy just for the sake of making him cooler.

Anyway I tried to make him primarily out of chunky square shapes, and I went as far as taking away the angles on his boots to make them a little more chunky and plain. I think he should be a big character to emphasize the fact that he's all about IMMENSE power and protectiveness. I know a lot of people say that he shouldn't be big because nothing would give him a workout, but I disagree because

1) Every time I see him lift something, he looks like he's straining real hard. Whether it's a car, a piece of rubble, a building, it all seems to be difficult for him.

2) The design reflecting the spirit of the character is more important to me than whether or not he'd be big in real life. He's powerful and he's protective, that's what I want my design to emphasize.
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Mood: Love ~Force45 Feb 20, 2013  Student General Artist
I'm a big Superman fan and what you've done is brought back the classic look for which I love. This is the way they animated him in The Animated Superman show, freaking awesome. Bruce Timm is the man when he developed his style and made it animated and that's what I see from your interpretation of Supes. Great job on all the character's. Now I have to start drawing more JLU characters as well, lol!
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Mood: Love ~teh0110 Jan 7, 2013
perfect superman! just dont give him a Patrick Warburton style voice that just make him look like a moron. otherwise love it!
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~TheWesInAwesome Dec 17, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
The first thought I had upon seeing this was "Mr. Incredible from The Incredibles." Oversized upper body, extra large jaw, etc. I agree with CarlPearce that he should be an optimist, not a brooding character like Batman. However, with the large jaw and smile it looks as though you've crossed the line from friendly to moron. Superman isn't blind to the evil in the world; he just chooses to see the positive. And lastly, I still can't stand the underwear on the outside. The best thing the New 52 did was to eliminate that.
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~DanielAraya Dec 17, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Thennnnnn...we disagree?
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~arkleseizure17 Dec 5, 2012
I like the contrast between his costume's simple design and Batman's high-tech armor.
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~DanielAraya Dec 5, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
thanks!
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~Liger-spark Oct 30, 2012
It's brilliant how all the others ether, pout, look moody or are grim. and then big ol' blue boy comes along and is all smiles! It's so in character, while I'm a fan of new 52 I miss the 'boy scout' thing he had going on. It's why I like the old 70's superman movies (the first 2). this I must admit while I will always be a batman fan, is my Favourite you've done. it's just so different. In a world of eternal pessimism with the way things are reported, we need this type of hero. its why captin marvel and Supe's just make me laugh, because they can afford to be happy when the're effectively constructable . Great job on this.
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~DanielAraya Nov 1, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
thanks! I'm very happy with the observations you made
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~Liger-spark Nov 2, 2012
well it's sort of my thing. good observational skills.
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~CarlPearce Oct 8, 2012  Professional
Great. Love the face.
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