DC Updated Costumes And Powers

Coomer · December 12, 2015, 12:04:25 AM

Looks like DC decided to shake things up a little here

Superman

It looks like they chose to radically fuck Supe's shit up
A t-shirt and jeans
How underwhelming

However they did say they were trying to humanize him more
They have taken away his flight (though he can still jump far), most of his super hearing, laser vision, ect
He can also now feel cold, need to sleep, taste, ect
Basically making him human

A really interesting take on Superman which will completely be shit or bring a new perspective to his character

Oh and no more Clark Kent
He revealed his identity to the world lol

But that buzzcut is fucking terrible :[

Batman

Mech Suit

Stealth Suit

I'm actually really digging this new Batman

How it came to be *MAJOR SPOILERS*

After the Endgame event, Batman is presumed dead and the GCPD decides to fund a Batman program except they make a lawful Batman to show the citizens that the system can work

Jim Gordon is chosen to be the new Batman
I like it but why did they shave his mustache

I like the suit
It really makes him a more powerful player in the DC universe
Plus he has a backup team in talking to him the whole time which is cool
Can't wait to see this shit in Justice League story arcs

His journey into accepting his new role and learning to be Batman has been really interesting to read
Also they're focusing more on the Batman team now, giving more attention to characters like Harvey, Julia, and Montoya
It makes for a fuller Gotham seeing deeper into the GCPD and Jim's interaction with them

Wonder Woman

So this change isn't really anymore than a costume change
She asks Hephaestus for a new costume to mark her growth into a god, warrior, and hero

I really like this one actually
Probably my favorite after Batman

It takes on a more armored look and makes her look so much more badass
It actually makes her look like an Amazonian warrior instead of a girl playing dress up

Aquaman

Now I'm not really digging this costume
It looks like they just replaced his shirt and left his pants
And also that belt really highlights his dick

But I like his more rugged face and hair
It really shows the shit he's gone through

But what really excites me is his new powers
After visiting Poseidon, he receives the gift of mastering weather, ice, and teleportation (as long as there is water near)

Also his trident is way more badass now
It can change into a sword, knife, and a couple other weapons I think

I've read the issues since he had these powers and trust me
He's bordering on overpowered now

Flash

They didn't change that much with the Flash and he looks pretty alright

But I hate the yellowed out eyes
Makes him look almost villainous

Green Lantern

Hal is now a hobo

I don't really like this one
It looks slick in sometimes but it doesn't look Green Lantern
It looks like they tried for a whole rebel look but it doesn't work that well

Maybe the hood is some callback to when Hal was the Spectre

Other Characters

Cyborg now looks like a full robot
I honestly liked the bulkier armor better but this works pretty nicely

Red Hood and Arsenal looking on point

Jesus Christ what did they do to you Lex

Reverse Flash looking BADASS

LMAO nice mullet Ollie

These effects have actually taken place since June but I haven't been reading comics lately and I've just recently gotten to here

Just thought I'd catch you guys up on the DC universe

What do you think?

Sandtrap · December 12, 2015, 12:09:05 AM

Post patch Superman nerfed harder than the Boltshot.

Azumarill · December 12, 2015, 12:12:48 AM

the new wonder woman costume is fucking rad.

Elegiac · December 12, 2015, 12:22:54 AM

Green Arrow looks kinda old and worn out

December 12, 2015, 12:27:44 AM

I can play as supes in GTA apparently.

Elai · December 12, 2015, 12:35:09 AM

Ugh, what did they do to Superman? Don't cater to your shitty writers by making him weaker.

The only character redesigns I don't despise are Flash and Aquaman.

Elegiac · December 12, 2015, 12:40:12 AM

Quote from: Vien on December 12, 2015, 12:27:44 AM

I can play as supes in GTA apparently.

I can play as you apparently

Korra · December 12, 2015, 12:45:26 AM

Jono · December 12, 2015, 03:57:44 AM

But what about the hero everyone cares about the most, Booster Gold

Casper · December 12, 2015, 05:06:11 AM

A t-shirt... And jeans..

I hate men.

Mordo · December 12, 2015, 06:50:27 AM

Really digging how they nerfed Superman's powers even if he does look like he got his shit fucked up fam. It was getting a bit ridiculous even in Nu52.

That mech suit looks fucking atrocious though. Looks like something ripped straight out of a fanfic anime or something,

DAS B00T x2 · December 12, 2015, 07:10:28 AM

That Supes is p. dope. All he needed was a straight buzzcut and he'd have been all ready to fight the evils of the black man.

Pippen · December 12, 2015, 09:27:36 AM

T shirt and Jeans

Okay, it's fine to nerf the damn powers; BUT A T SHIRT AND JEANS?!
It could have been something a little cooler than that! Plus his hair is atrocious

True Turquoise · December 12, 2015, 09:49:32 AM

"However they did say they were trying to humanize him more"

Goddamn humanboo

Sandtrap · December 12, 2015, 12:17:55 PM

Quote from: True Turquoise on December 12, 2015, 09:49:32 AM

"However they did say they were trying to humanize him more"

Goddamn humanboo

Whenever I hear the word humanize used in reference to a character I think of somebody getting mopey over their waifu when a breakup happens.

Elai · December 12, 2015, 12:20:11 PM

At least Batman V. Superman nailed the Kingdom Come Superman look.

Assassin 11D7 · December 12, 2015, 12:42:06 PM

lol spooperheros

Turkey · December 12, 2015, 12:58:55 PM

Isn't Jim Gordon a tired old man? Suddenly he's a jacked, mid-30s badass.

Doctor Doom · December 12, 2015, 02:15:39 PM

Spoiler

That, or Superman might be the 'god of strength'. Nobody knows, because DC's continuity is a trainwreck right now.

Ásgeirr · December 12, 2015, 02:20:21 PM

Well thats dumb (superman)

big sponge · December 12, 2015, 02:36:46 PM

these are gross

Coomer · December 12, 2015, 02:49:55 PM

Quote from: Elink on December 12, 2015, 12:35:09 AM

Ugh, what did they do to Superman? Don't cater to your shitty writers by making him weaker.

The only character redesigns I don't despise are Flash and Aquaman.

I actually think that this is a huge opportunity for the writers to do some really interesting stuff with Supes and really flesh out his character instead of just having him punch shit

They just need to avoid putting in physically powerful villains

Coomer · December 12, 2015, 02:51:13 PM

Quote from: Merry Pipmas on December 12, 2015, 09:27:36 AM

T shirt and Jeans

Okay, it's fine to nerf the damn powers; BUT A T SHIRT AND JEANS?!
It could have been something a little cooler than that! Plus his hair is atrocious

Maybe they're doing a callback to Kon El?

Doctor Doom · December 12, 2015, 02:57:02 PM

Quote from: IngloriousWho98 on December 12, 2015, 02:49:55 PM

Quote from: Elink on December 12, 2015, 12:35:09 AM
Ugh, what did they do to Superman? Don't cater to your shitty writers by making him weaker.

The only character redesigns I don't despise are Flash and Aquaman.

I actually think that this is a huge opportunity for the writers to do some really interesting stuff with Supes and really flesh out his character instead of just having him punch shit

They just need to avoid putting in physically powerful villains

It would be, but they didn't do anything like that. They could have him fight a major villain using his wits like he did back in the Silver Age, to show that he's still Superman even without his powers. Instead he's mostly fought street-tier bad guys and acted like a douche to his friends. The whole Truth arc is a mess.

Superman: Lois and Clark, on the other hand, has been spectacular so far.

Elai · December 12, 2015, 03:09:24 PM

Quote from: IngloriousWho98 on December 12, 2015, 02:49:55 PM

I actually think that this is a huge opportunity for the writers to do some really interesting stuff with Supes and really flesh out his character instead of just having him punch shit

Except that isn't what Superman does under good leadership. The fact that he's hard to write for is a strength -- it actually forces writers to think outside the box. The best Superman stories are not tales of physical feats, but of emotional hurdles.

By making him weaker, it allows them to make Superman "punch shit", because now, he's not so ridiculously overpowered that it's uninteresting.

It's fucking bullshit.

Coomer · December 12, 2015, 03:22:47 PM

Quote from: Have A Holly Jolly Turkey on December 12, 2015, 12:58:55 PM

Isn't Jim Gordon a tired old man? Suddenly he's a jacked, mid-30s badass.

Yeah a major conflict in the new issues is Jim struggling with becoming Batman
Especially physically

There's a lot of stuff about how much he needs to be supplemented in order to keep up with the stress

I mean look at all this shit he's jacked up on lol

Coomer · December 12, 2015, 03:24:10 PM

Quote from: Elink on December 12, 2015, 03:09:24 PM

Quote from: IngloriousWho98 on December 12, 2015, 02:49:55 PM
I actually think that this is a huge opportunity for the writers to do some really interesting stuff with Supes and really flesh out his character instead of just having him punch shit

Except that isn't what Superman does under good leadership. The fact that he's hard to write for is a strength -- it actually forces writers to think outside the box. The best Superman stories are not tales of physical feats, but of emotional hurdles.

By making him weaker, it allows them to make Superman "punch shit", because now, he's not so ridiculously overpowered that it's uninteresting.

It's fucking bullshit.

I guess we'll have to see what they end up doing with him

Coomer · December 12, 2015, 03:26:14 PM

Also

Spoiler

R o c k e t · December 12, 2015, 03:30:45 PM

I do wonder how they make characters more interesting when they've been around for decades

MyNameIsCharlie · December 12, 2015, 04:01:39 PM

They look anime

I'll stick with Marvel