Here is Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern!

[Saint]

I can live without white gloves and with a weird organic texture that I don't really like, but abandoning the colour pattern is pretty inexcusable. Weird, cloudy green over his entire body? No thanks.

[Wesley Dodds]

Well, I hope you're right, but I just don't see it at all. It looks like the whole thing is the same color, like they his skins been torn off to reveal shiny green muscle and tendon underneath.

The only color variation (besides the lights running through it) is probably just going to be playing with shadows to evoke the traditional layout of the costume.


I dunno about that. Heres a huge blow-up of the image:

http://www.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/Green-Lantern-costume-Ryan-Reynolds.jpg

Look at the shoulder, just underneath the right hand, there's a dark line in the oufit that sugests black arms.

I genuinely think, as great as this picture is, the glow of the ring is obscuring a lot of the outfit.

[Dark Knight]

I dunno about that. Heres a huge blow-up of the image:

http://www.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/Green-Lantern-costume-Ryan-Reynolds.jpg

Look at the shoulder, just underneath the right hand, there's a dark line in the oufit that sugests black arms.

I genuinely think, as great as this picture is, the glow of the ring is obscuring a lot of the outfit.






The black is outlined and visible.

[SuperDaniel]

The color pattern IS there if you look closely. The are that is white in the cmics is more lit. Just look at his right hand. The area that is black is not lit at all and it will look black. It is the comic book pattern. Just done more creatively. Also, the energy is going to be moving and it will look awesome. RELAX and stop nitpicking.

[cerealkiller182]

I definitley see what looks like a color distinction between his chest and collar.

[batlovescatDC]

Love the costume and YAY FOR THE WHITE EYES!

[cerealkiller182]

I dont understand why people should stop nitpicking. I have nitpicked despite the fact that I am satisfied with the design. We are discussing the costume. It would be really boring if it was just pages of "Awesome!!" posts.

[Alonsovich]

I dont understand why people should stop nitpicking. I have nitpicked despite the fact that I am satisfied with the design. We are discussing the costume. It would be really boring if it was just pages of "Awesome!!" posts.

Because we just avoided the Jack Black GL parody that WB was prepping just before this thing was proposed, so extreme nitpicking could give WB the wrong idea.

Thus said... I love this thing from the first minute I saw it. It's the most AWESOME costume ever put on a comic-book film IMO... the only question for me now is if seeing this in motion will confirm this feeling.

[The Guard]

I think it's a damn near brilliant costume concept. Something new and something old.

The color pattern is obviously there. This is a costume that up close, will look intricate and futuristic and alien, and from farther away (look at it in a smaller image), a lot more like the classic black, green and white suit. The ring's glow will create the "white glove" look when it matters, as you can see from this photo. What I like is that it looks like the power is trying to escape. I can definitely see a scene where his costume shatters and he becomes pure green energy.

I care more about his constructs then the suit, actually.

[Dark Knight]

Because we just avoided the Jack Black GL parody that WB was prepping just before this thing was proposed, so extreme nitpicking could give WB the wrong idea.

Thus said... I love this thing from the first minute I saw it. It's the most AWESOME costume ever put on a comic-book film IMO... the only question for me now is if seeing this in motion will confirm this feeling.







Me 2!

I have been waiting for a legit GL live action sci fi adventure film for a looooong time and I can't believe it is finally being executed.

This sucker is going to be HUGE next summer! :hal::up:

[The Game]

I don't like it, I need to see more of this thing in motion because right now i'm not impressed

[Doctor Jones]

I can't wait to see the constructs. I can pretty much picture what they'll look like already.

[Wesley Dodds]

I want a giant boxing glove, dagnabbitt!

Just once... For us fanboys.

[thewhyteman]

I dont understand why people should stop nitpicking. I have nitpicked despite the fact that I am satisfied with the design. We are discussing the costume. It would be really boring if it was just pages of "Awesome!!" posts.

Its pretty much the same thing that happens for just about every movie, every forum, year after year. Im sure the mods see the patterns and laugh about it often.

Hypsters just don't know how to agree to disagree.

I have a feeling that many opinions will change when we see the suit in its full animation. And hopefully it is most glorious.

[Sawyer]

I can't wait to see the constructs. I can pretty much picture what they'll look like already.

On one hand, I'm very much looking forward to it. On the other hand, I'm dreading being on the hype at that time. You just know someones going to "Oh well, it's not green enough. The whole movies a failure and I wont be seeing it."

[Doc Samson]

On one hand, I'm very much looking forward to it. On the other hand, I'm dreading being on the hype at that time. You just know someones going to "Oh well, it's not green enough. The whole movies a failure and I wont be seeing it."

But of course, but I do know one thing, GL is the last superhero with a "cool" factor to attract general audiences unfamiliar with him. I knew Ironman would be big, at least in the opening week, because the armor just looked really cool, and those type of things are what fill the seats. Venom wasn't utilized properly, and the Hulk got some things right, but GL has that potential to be eye catching just from a visual aspect. That "wow" factor should be in full effect

[Boom]

I'm really hoping the mask in that picture is just a rushed, shotty photoshop job. It looks really weird, and the more I look at it, the worse it gets.

[nogap87]

It's not quite Iron Man levels of awesome but it's still a pretty cool design IMO.

Need to see a full body pic to fully make up my mind. I was excited about Thor's first pic but the full body concept art brought my excitement down a couple of notches. Either way I hope these movies are good.

[Octoberist]

so far, Thor's upper body look good but his 'slacks' are off putting.

[DARKxGOTHAMITE]

I'm really hoping the mask in that picture is just a rushed, shotty photoshop job. It looks really weird, and the more I look at it, the worse it gets.

Indeed, looks like the crap Toad spit on Jeans.face in X1

[Boom]

It just lacks depth around the nose. It looks like someone took the mask, pasted it onto Reynolds' face, and then blended the edges into his skin.

[JP]

After digesting it for a while longer, I like it even less. Not only do I not like whatever the material is it's supposed to look like.. I just think it looks hideous. It's just not a pretty suit. It's UGLY. I don't think I've ever seen an ugly costume in a superhero movie before. Even the crappy ones are usually still visually appealing. This is not.

[M.O.Steel]

it's certain better than the first pic of superman from SR. wow the memories.

[Showtime]

I have to say the reveals of both Thor and Green Lantern are a bit disappointing. I have a feeling that the Captain America suit is going to be the best looking, but the movie will suck.

[JP]

I even liked that more than this.

[Doc Ock]

I love the new costume! I was excepting something else though, but it still looks great!

[M.O.Steel]

does anyone have one of the original concept art? i've been looking for it. didn't it have teh "muscle lines" on it as well?

[lixdexia]

which concept art? the ones that were kinda based on borenaz, the ones of abin tomar and kilowog, or the ones of hal flying around?

[superkong 500]

I like the suit but where's the black that some are seeing? cause all I see is that the suit is all green I hope that the legs and the arms are black at least. Didn't someone posted an interview with an insider saying that the suit would be green black and even white?

[M.O.Steel]

which concept art? the ones that were kinda based on borenaz, the ones of abin tomar and kilowog, or the ones of hal flying around?

oh man...hmm...i think so

would you mind pointing me to the thread? i looked through many but couldn't find it. it's a pencil sketch of hal hovering i think, not technically flying.

[lixdexia]

oh man...hmm...i think so

would you mind pointing me to the thread? i looked through many but couldn't find it. it's a pencil sketch of hal hovering i think, not technically flying....you kinda skipped the question there...

anyway, since i'm not sure which you're looking for here's some links

http://www.**************.com/images/users/uploads/8194/green-lantern-concept-legion.jpg
http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/27/green-lantern-concept-art/
http://www.**************.com/fansites/Poniverse/news/?a=17732

[M.O.Steel]

...you kinda skipped the question there...

anyway, since i'm not sure which you're looking for here's some links

http://www.**************.com/images/users/uploads/8194/green-lantern-concept-legion.jpg
http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/27/green-lantern-concept-art/
http://www.**************.com/fansites/Poniverse/news/?a=17732

:funny:

you know the staple joke in sitcoms, when one person asks, "who did you go out with? stacey, lisa, stephanie?" and the other guy says "yes"

didn't have the one i was looking for, but first time seeing them; those are awesome. thanks for sharing.

[Darkness Falls]

looks awesome :)
can't wait to see it in motion

[Doc Ock]

looks awesome :)
can't wait to see it in motion

Agreed!

[Scooter]

Eh, looks kind of stupid. Especially the mask. He's a pilot, right? They should have just given him some green-tinted aviators.

[guitarsingerguy]

It reminds me of those red suits they wore in The Cell. I can't say I'm overly crazy about the suit. In fact, I'm kinda disappointed. I think I was expecting something else.

[nogap87]

so far, Thor's upper body look good but his 'slacks' are off putting.

Yea. Thor's costume is literally half-assed. Cap and GL look pretty good but neither one has blown me away like Spider-Man and Iron Man. Hopefully that will change when I actually see those costumes in action.

[dnno1]

does anyone have one of the original concept art? i've been looking for it. didn't it have teh "muscle lines" on it as well?

It's somewhere in one of these threads, but you can look here (http://www.movie-moron.com/?p=11164) to see the a few of the pictures.

[Lone]

I hope they fix the domino mask...other than that, the costume looks awesome. For the people who think it's gonna be an all green suit, look at the super high res photo. You can definitely see that the suit will have GL classic colour scheme/pattern.

[Hush]

:lmao:

Glad you were able to add all your insightful input. What was so funny about my post again?

[DorkyFresh]

my first impression was that it looks okay, but upon further inspection i think it looks pretty cool.

when they talked about the suit for some reason i was hoping for a more techy look, ala Tron. not EXACTLY like it, but something similar (more intricate circuitry, random flashes of patterns that maybe go up and down his arms). this suit looks very organic and magical...which i suppose is more accurate to the GL mythos (not a huge GL fan). of course, we haven't seen it in action so we don't know what it will look like in motion but i can see it looking pretty damn cool. i kinda like how the ends of the suit sorta blend in with his skin. also, this is speculation, but looks like they finally found a way to let the actor emote with his eyebrows while wearing a mask. i gotta admit...that image isn't exactly stellar, but i see a lot of potential in this suit.

[Saint]

when they talked about the suit for some reason i was hoping for a more techy look, ala Tron. not EXACTLY like it, but something similar (more intricate circuitry, random flashes of patterns that maybe go up and down his arms).
This would be more my speed.

[Savage]

Hey, that's right. Thanks to the nature of his powers creating an excuse for a CG suit and mask. Ryan Reynolds can freely emote. Even raising his eyebrows would be noticeable. He's not stuck with the same expression. That's pretty cool.

I think what I like about this suit is that I could easily see it belonging to an alien police/military organization and how out of place Hal Jordan looks as the first human being to join the corps. It's gonna be pretty cool seeing all these strange aliens and then here's our boy, the one human there. Looking like he's in way over his head but destined to be the greatest of them all. That's pretty cool stuff to me.

Until the rings start being handed out to other earthlings too. In which case the EW cover with all four would look awesome anyway.

[Ipodman]

THE COSTUME LOOKS AMAZING. Whoever is complaining is out of their minds. The mask and the uniform are made of light and that's why they melt to his face and body. It is going to look amazing in live-action because we're going to be able to see the changing patterns of light and color making it look alive.

Best Superhero costume ever, imo.

Now that you said it... this does seem like one of the better ones... I would say top 5

Thor better give us the helmet quick!!

[Steyin]

I like what I see so far, but I do hope that the black and white gloves are there in some capacity. I played around with the image a bit to see what it might be like (I left the black on the upper body to just the armpit area rather than part of the ribs):

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Steyin/Misc/glsmall2.jpg


I could do better but don't have the time. Anyone can feel free to mess with it.

[dark_b]

it's certain better than the first pic of superman from SR. wow the memories.it was the worst angle that they could choose.
and whole image was desaturated. the skin was without any color.

[JP]

Yea. Thor's costume is literally half-assed. Cap and GL look pretty good but neither one has blown me away like Spider-Man and Iron Man. Hopefully that will change when I actually see those costumes in action.

Nah, Thor and Caps costumes wipe the floor with this. Because someone actually made those costumes in reality, and not in photoshop. They actually exist.

[dark_b]

with suits its about the designe and not how someone made them.

p.s. i dont like that they created thsi with CGI.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

the suit is alright, now that I actually see a larger version of it, not LOVING IT like I previously stated, and the black arms and white gloves need to be there to make it the best damn live action superhero costume ever, but it's still good, and as long as the acting/story is all there, this should be a damn good one

[jmc]

I think I've just noticed something with the costume, after looking at the hi-res image in Photoshop it looks as if the green in the costume is blending with the black in a gradation, it's especially noticeable in the forearm part of the 'gauntlet'. So I think those worried about there not being any black need not worry at this point, I think it's there, it's just blended with the green.

EDIT: In fact I'm almost certain. 2ND: I'll retract that last edit just in case I'm off the mark. :woot:

[Ipodman]

My theory is the suit is able to change colour according to power level. The more power Hal Jordon summons, the greener is gets.

[JP]

with suits its about the designe and not how someone made them.


Yes, and the design of Cap and Thor is better than GL. But, I honestly believe that if this suit existed in reality it would look a lot better then it does.


p.s. i dont like that they created thsi with CGI.

No, they didn't. The suit will be CGI in the film. BUT this is just a photo, so it's basically just a photoshopped rendering made by someone who works at the graphics department meant to 'represent' what the cgi suit will look like.

The actual photo is probably Ryan Reynolds in a green screen suit.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

I think I've just noticed something with the costume, after looking at the hi-res image in Photoshop it looks as if the green in the costume is blending with the black in a gradation, it's especially noticeable in the forearm part of the 'gauntlet'. So I think those worried about there not being any black need not worry at this point, I think it's there, it's just blended with the green. EDIT: In fact I'm almost certain.

what about the gloves? :word:

[jmc]

My theory is the suit is able to change colour according to power level. The more power Hal Jordon summons, the greener is gets.

I've had a similar theory since word came that it was gonna be a CGI suit.

[dark_b]

No, they didn't. The suit will be CGI in the film. BUT this is just a photo, so it's basically just a photoshopped rendering made by someone who works at the graphics department meant to 'represent' what the cgi suit will look like.

The actual photo is probably Ryan Reynolds in a green screen suit.i meant i dont like that they will do the suit with CGI for the movie.


about the cover. it doesnt matter how it was done. this is the first promo pic from the suit. this is how it will look.

[Ipodman]

I've had a similar theory since word came that it was gonna be a CGI suit.

Great minds think alike :woot: :o

[jmc]

what about the gloves? :word:

If you noticed on his left hand you'll see that the hand and lower forearm are predominately greener than the upper part of the forearm which is darker in tone. It's not just cast shadow, there a gradual increase in black in the upper forearm, about a 10% jump according to Photoshop. I'm not saying I'm 100% correct but I've got a funny feeling the green and black are blending together. (Or I could be freakin wrong! :woot:)

[JP]

i meant i dont like that they will do the suit with CGI for the movie.

Yes, that has been confirmed, I believe.


about the cover. it doesnt matter how it was done. this is the first promo pic from the suit. this is how it will look.

I wasn't implying that the suit wont look like this, though I'm certain it will have a different feel when in motion.

[Octoberist]

Jp, you're talking about the execution of the same design. I understand that, you know, it may be case. we'll see. but like what you said, in motion the suit might be a different beast all together.

[Ipodman]

I can already imagine what the transformation scene will look like...

He puts on the ring, and black symbiote looking stuff flows out of the ring onto his fingers, his arm, [the camera circles around him] the stuff flows around his back, his legs, [camera pans to his face], the mask comes on

Hammond laughs *hahaha!*

Ok, I'm going into fan fiction mode now, ignore me

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

I just hope they have an excellent score for this

anyone else fall in love with the score used in (Green Lantern: First Flight)

especially that intro, makes me drool everytime

[Wesley Dodds]

LOVE FF's score!

Anyone know who'll be doing the music?

[Crook]

I like what I see so far, but I do hope that the black and white gloves are there in some capacity. I played around with the image a bit to see what it might be like (I left the black on the upper body to just the armpit area rather than part of the ribs):

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Steyin/Misc/glsmall2.jpg


I could do better but don't have the time. Anyone can feel free to mess with it.
Asides from the right glove looking way too bright, I prefer this a bit better than the official pic. it's taking me a little getting used to how the domino mask is being represented. I get the concept behind it, but it definitely does look like a badly photoshopped amateur work.

I can understand the omission of textured separation, but at least deepen the intensity of the green light. Flows more naturally with the rest of the costume, instead of looking like someone is shining some stencilled flashlight on his face.

[hatebox]

Ryan Reynolds has a weird mouth.

That is all.

[Wesley Dodds]

"In Brightest Day, In Blackest Night, No evil shall escape my overbite!"

[Chris Wallace]

My theory is the suit is able to change colour according to power level. The more power Hal Jordon summons, the greener is gets.

You might be right about that.

[AnorexicBatman]

I can already imagine what the transformation scene will look like...

He puts on the ring, and black symbiote looking stuff flows out of the ring onto his fingers, his arm, [the camera circles around him] the stuff flows around his back, his legs, [camera pans to his face], the mask comes on

Hammond laughs *hahaha!*

Ok, I'm going into fan fiction mode now, ignore me

I DARE them to do a live action magical girl anime style transformation.
Ryan puts on the ring and suddenly is enveloped in a green aura turning him into a silhouette, he spins around as his clothes fly off, close up on manly features, he poses and then the uniform appears :awesome:

The women in the audience will surely enjoy it... and some of the men

[Antrax255]

Mask looks stupid it definitely looks like the smybiote got a hold of him.

[nightwing06]

Looks very futuristic,but almost to much like the Lawnmower Man design ah well it could have been worse

[M.O.Steel]

it was the worst angle that they could choose.
and whole image was desaturated. the skin was without any color.

i hope they fired whoever thought it was a good idea.

it's a shame because it never really looked like that, but i guess first impressions are everything.

how much would it have been for the movie if this was the first pic
http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2006/04/brandon-routh-entertainment-weekly.jpg

instead of this
http://flickflackmovietalk.com/wp-content/uploads//2010/02/superman_returns_e.jpg

[Doctor Jones]

I still don't like that photoshopped design. I don't like how the colors separate with a line. And the white gloves still don't work. I think JMC may be right. They could very well blend with eachother. If so, then that's really cool.

[M.O.Steel]

i definitely think it's the blending of colors too. the collar looks like it fades out.

i think it is a creative play on the idea behind the suit

[Doctor Jones]

Yeah. The just lines are just boring to me. I don't want to see the same exact thing. Movies have the chance to do things differently. If I want something from the comic, I'll read that. But I'm glad they didn't feel the need to use every single detail, namely the lines and pattern of the suit, which I never really cared for.

Those lines separating the colors disturb the flow of the organic design they're going for. It doesn't fit.

[ModestMr.Green]

I'm no Green Lantern fan, but this is the coolest looking suit I've seen in a long time. Can't remember having this kind of ignorant, childish, unreasonable excitement for a movie based on just the appearance since Spider-Man.

[Mrpaul]

Im digging it

[Savage]

I just hope they have an excellent score for this

anyone else fall in love with the score used in (Green Lantern: First Flight)

especially that intro, makes me drool everytime


Hell yes!

EbAnH0g0sXg

[drax]

I find this costume horrible, I really hope it will be better in the movie, I'm tired to see horrible costumes for DC movies adaptation.:csad:

[thegameq]

Ok,.....Bio Booster Green Lantern....

Leave it to Hollywood to take a single theme and run with it.

"the ring is alien, the suit is alien, it should look alien, it should look out of this world, organic and creepy or something...like it's alive, yeah that's it"

[cyclone]

Love it!

Quick request....people have done numerous touch ups and manips to it..... Can someone please take the high res image below;

http://www.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/Green-Lantern-costume-Ryan-Reynolds.jpg

And jus remove all the text so it's just the image?

Would massively appreciate it!

Thanks! :)

[Nitrobot]

I like what I see so far, but I do hope that the black and white gloves are there in some capacity. I played around with the image a bit to see what it might be like (I left the black on the upper body to just the armpit area rather than part of the ribs):

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Steyin/Misc/glsmall2.jpg


I could do better but don't have the time. Anyone can feel free to mess with it.

I think just put this mask model and left the "gloves" darker:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/thewhyteman/Untitled-1-1.jpg

[camp Blood]

I hate the movie costume, not going to see this

[Doctor Jones]

Of course you're going to see it. Why wouldn't you see it over a damn movie costume? I suppose this movie will suck now that you don't like the costume. You're really not doing us nerds any favors when you do this. This is the kind of stuff that puts us into the stereotype of stubborn angry nerd.

What's gonna happen if the trailer is kick ass? I guess you're not going to see it because the costume sucks?

[Mace Dolex]

You can never please the comic purists, they want a realistic costume but not if it comes to wearing spandex and they ***** about it when it comes to a rubber suit.

[Doctor Jones]

Then they should stop watching the films and keep to reading the comics then. Because in their fantasy land where things that they want to happen happens. And they still don't get it. What they want won't ever be on film. At least alot of things anyway. Not everything. Which is why you shouldn't listen to them. They would **** up the movies worse. Get skilled filmmakers in storytelling and make sure they respect the material and stay true to the spirit of it. Haven't we all noticed by now that every single filmmaker doesn't stick to the comic? Especially in looks? People still think it's gonna happen. They act like they're surprised.

[camp Blood]

Sorry but I just complimented you on what you said in the otter thread. You proved your point already. And I am not saying make it look like something from earth i dont want it to look like a Halloween costume

I think I was spoiled by the ironman movie costume

[Antrax255]

Looking at the Hi- res photo if you notice the neckline and face mask is almost painted on to his skin. It looks like a body system rather then a costume.

[Doctor Jones]

Sorry but I just complimented you on what you said in the otter thread. You proved your point already. And I am not saying make it look like something from earth i dont want it to look like a Halloween costume

I think I was spoiled by the ironman movie costume

I typed that post before I saw your compliment. I apologize. But that post was just a statement in general.

[camp Blood]

I would take out the glowing lines and add more black then i would be ok with it

Maybe he just has those glowing lines when he powers up?

All I am aksing is for the costume to remind me of the comic version I kind of like how it looks in those manips

[LostSon88]

I hate the movie costume, not going to see this

...yes you are. :o

[Octoberist]

I've your advanced tickets already Camp Blood.

[camp Blood]

I don't know about the casting Reynolds sort of lost me with "waiting" and "origins"
If he looses the shtick ( the same snarky charter in every movie of his I've seen a'la van wilder ) and gets a little more serious I might check it out when it's on hbo or online but not in theaters

[Octoberist]

AND I'm GONNA design a nice Ryan Reynolds tattoo..just for YOUUUUU!

[camp Blood]

You have to get a few beers in me first!

[DarkSuperman]

The more I look at it... the more it grows on me. :hehe:

Only complaint is the mask. Mainly because as many have said, it looks photoshopped, (and it bugs me you can see his nose.) But everything else=perfect IMO. Even Reynolds as just Hal looks great. Can't wait to see a trailer for this! :woot:

Ditto. Kinda reminds me of this costume a little bit.

http://www.hyperborea.org/flash/bigimages/gl-kyle2.jpg

[Maximillian]

http://flickflackmovietalk.com/wp-content/uploads//2010/02/superman_returns_e.jpg
I don't remember how many times I've laughed at this suit. Let's just say it's a lot.

[Doc Ock]

Although I was hoping for the original costume, I like the sci-fi look of the new costume, I think it fits. Green Lantern is probably one of DC's most "sci-fi" universes besides Superman.

[Chris B]

Personally, I think it looks pretty cool. I'm really liking the organic, alien look.

[Octoberist]

I don't remember how many times I've laughed at this suit. Let's just say it's a lot.

To me, it was down to the colors. The red was too dark. the blue too bright. it should be the other already. Dark blue, bright red. and the collar was weird too.

[B]

I really like the costume alot, upon thinking about it, it would actually make more sense for the outfit to look as 'organic' as it does as opposed to looking like some fancied up sort of spandex with white gloves etc.. it actually makes sense to look like this in my opinion.

After seeing how cool the suit looks I'm definatly even more interested in the film.

[Figs]

Sorry but I just complimented you on what you said in the otter thread. You proved your point already. And I am not saying make it look like something from earth i dont want it to look like a Halloween costume

I think I was spoiled by the ironman movie costume

Which is hilarious considering the costumes in comic books already tend to look like Halloween costumes.

[Saint]

I like what I see so far, but I do hope that the black and white gloves are there in some capacity. I played around with the image a bit to see what it might be like (I left the black on the upper body to just the armpit area rather than part of the ribs):

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Steyin/Misc/glsmall2.jpg


I could do better but don't have the time. Anyone can feel free to mess with it.
This is pretty sweet.

[Doc Ock]

Which is hilarious considering the costumes in comic books already tend to look like Halloween costumes.

Indeed! Especially with the likes of the X-Men and alot of DC's Superheroes!

[batsfan81]

I really like how they were able to keep his eyes but also have the whiteout look of the comics.

[Maximillian]

To me, it was down to the colors. The red was too dark. the blue too bright. it should be the other already. Dark blue, bright red. and the collar was weird too.
Yeah, but there were no textures or effort put into it. It didn't look convincing on any level. Like a really tight Halloween costume from Toys R Us.

[Bathead]

I'm gonna reserve judgement until I see a better pic.

[Mac_Hine]

I'm loving the GL costume except for the mask. With a little tweak, this could look totally amazing. But if this is the final version, then I would be alright with this. I'm just still stoked that there is going to be a GL film in the first place!

[agent911]

I dig the mask... I can deal with the lines in the suit. But if his uniform is all green, what do the rest of the corps look like? I like little changes Steyin did with the costume. It can still have the look of the comicbook & not be cheesy.

[camp Blood]

Just keep to the original color scheme and I would have been cool

[Doctor Jones]

Ugh I still can't stand that manip. Those lines completely distrupt the flow of the organic design. It looks so forced. And the white gloves don't work. If this is an organic design, then why are there lines suddenly separating the colors?

[Karelia]

I'm loving the GL costume except for the mask. With a little tweak, this could look totally amazing. But if this is the final version, then I would be alright with this. I'm just still stoked that there is going to be a GL film in the first place!
Yeah, that's the only thing I'm not crazy about, is the mask.

Soooo can't wait until Comic-Con, hope the GL trailer gets leaked. :woot:

[lixdexia]

i don't care for the gloves on that manip, but the torso is a huge improvement

[Steyin]

Ugh I still can't stand that manip. Those lines completely distrupt the flow of the organic design. It looks so forced. And the white gloves don't work. If this is an organic design, then why are there lines suddenly separating the colors?


I agree. I tried separating the colors based on the line grooves in the suit, but for the upper body it didn't work out so well. I do actually think that there is black and white in the costume, its just that the green glow is too strong to see it clearly. I would think that the colors are bleeding into one another, like an organic gradation, and that the green-white glow from the lines isn't static; which visually in motion would be pretty cool. I might revisit the maip later tonight and try out the color bleeding look according to the suit's lines.

I will however disagree with the utiliziation of white "gloves", but that's for other aesthetic and militaristic reasons.

[Octoberist]

I think The Guard is on to something when he said that the suit might be a darker color (dark green or even black) and the lights in the 'veins' creates hues in certain parts of the suit, creating the GL suit pattern that we know from the comics. Or at least, that's a thought.

[camp Blood]

I will wait maybe the trailer will show the black

[Saint]

Ugh I still can't stand that manip. Those lines completely distrupt the flow of the organic design. It looks so forced. And the white gloves don't work. If this is an organic design, then why are there lines suddenly separating the colors?
Why wouldn't there be? Plenty of distinctly separated colours occur organically (that is to say, in nature). Furthermore, the costume already features such distinct separations on the logo, so it's hard to see why it would be a problem.

It's true that it clashes somewhat in this case, but this is largely because the design has not been adjusted to accommodate it. This could easily be done, as we can see with the symbol, without sacrificing the organic design.

[camp Blood]

A coil snake has bright contrasting red yellow and black lines

[DCnightwing23]

The suit is fine without all these amateur manips adding pointless things. The white gloves look tacky on the big screen, dont get me wrong i love green lantern with the comic book suit in movies like gl first flight with white gloves, tights, the usual. But i think for a big screen interpretation of this character you have to try something new and imo the suit looks amazing, you can clearly see where there is place on the suit from the legs to the forearm on the right and then leading up to the shoulder on the left side of the pic. I do believe the gloves are green and hopefully so because i believe it looks better that way. I mean this was what people were talking about when Nolan brought the Batman franchise back on its feet, he kept it traditional batman in many ways with story and everything but i think the character itself needed to be reinvented for the big screen (for realism i might add was one reason) and it looked amazing. I imagine Green Lantern will be finally be a trilogy DC fans will love to go watch on the big screen!

[camp Blood]

Maybe he will have black on his legs

[M.O.Steel]

i'm almost sure of it...even if its a fade/blend instead of distinct separate pieces.

the black is just as important as the green. white gloves i could live without because the first flight suit looked amazing.

[Motown Marvel]

i need to wait and see more of this. right now im not stunned by it, but im also not totally disappointed. i dont like that there seem to be no hard hedges on the mask and neckline....they just kinda fade out like a bad photoshop manip. and i hope there is color to the suit to break up the design some.

[xwolverine2]

i for one never cared for green lantern...imo he's a lame unoriginal superhero.
so with that said, im glad they did something completely out there and original. otherwise it'd be just another guy in a leather suit.

Martin Campbell is an amazing director, im sure he'll turn the character and story into something that will get people to actually like green lantern. Im fine with any radical changes he makes... because green lantern needs it lol

[Octoberist]

i don't know how he's unoriginal he is but okay.

[Marx]

He shouldn't look like a human muscle diagram brought to life and spray-painted green though...

[DACMAN]

It made the news. The real news I mean.

http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-green-lantern-costume.html

[Webhead38]

If the outfit is distracting, then it is not convincing. At this stage it LOOKS painted on. Hopefully they will have something to better show... SOON!

[DACMAN]

I think it looks pretty bad. But it could have been worse.

[sha1243]

I was at cmb reading what they thought of the GL costume and somebody mentioned something I thought was interesting. He said that in comic books they have different artists and writers for there books and sometimes things change and most fans are ok with it. Now these are doing the same thing they have different artist and writers to these movies and different look to it so just like they have different origins storylines and always changing they point of views for the comics and movies are kinda doing the same thing its telling the comic book story in a different way and drawing the characters or having them look different in a different way but somewhat the same. Now just like the comics not every fan is going to like the changes that they make but so far costumes that I've seen for Thor, Cap, and GL I like them but that is just my opinion. What im trying to say is try keep and open mind for these costumes and story's like you do with the comics. These are just new artists point of view on how the costumes should like.

[Alchemyst]

It's basically the filmakers take on the GL costume, he wanted it to look more organic and alien like, which IMO makes sense. The suit is being produced from a ring that supports some sort of alien technology. Stuff like this, you have to go with what looks better on film as opposed to the comics, if he were to have a ring that produced a suit that looked like it could have been hand made himself, it defeats the purpose.

[camp Blood]

Go ahead and make it alien I just want the suit to be green and black

[Doctor Jones]

Why wouldn't there be? Plenty of distinctly separated colours occur organically (that is to say, in nature). Furthermore, the costume already features such distinct separations on the logo, so it's hard to see why it would be a problem.

It's true that it clashes somewhat in this case, but this is largely because the design has not been adjusted to accommodate it. This could easily be done, as we can see with the symbol, without sacrificing the organic design.

But the colors suddenly switch. The whole design pattern is organic. That means in an organic design the colors should be the same way. Not be straight lines that go down it suddenly. It should all transition smoothy with the design, but that manip doesn't, it just looks forced. Now like you said, something like that manip could be improved upon, but it still wouldn't take away from the sudden color change and the design with those lines. It would look inconsistant either way.

[lixdexia]

But the colors suddenly switch. The whole design pattern is organic. That means in an organic design the colors should be the same way. Not be straight lines that go down it suddenly. It should all transition smoothy with the design, but that manip doesn't, it just looks forced. Now like you said, something like that manip could be improved upon, but it still wouldn't take away from the sudden color change and the design with those lines. It would look inconsistant either way.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/themancalledbat/greenfrog.jpg that seems like a pretty ORGANIC shift from green to black to me

[Mace Dolex]

After digging up some news I'm hearing that the costume designers didn't even make a GL suit but that Ryan Reynolds is simply wearing a motion capture spandex that will get CGI'd up for the actual film with emanating lights and whatnot which is why that Entertainment Weekly cover looks so doctored.

I would've preferred an actual suit but I suppose it makes sense since the costume is of alien origin with that ethereal look and not something Hal Jordan could've sewn at home.

[Saint]

But the colors suddenly switch. The whole design pattern is organic. That means in an organic design the colors should be the same way. Not be straight lines that go down it suddenly.It should all transition smoothy with the design, but that manip doesn't, it just looks forced. Now like you said, something like that manip could be improved upon, but it still wouldn't take away from the sudden color change and the design with those lines. It would look inconsistant either way.

Did you not read what I wrote? I just explained to you that colour patterns that occur organically (that is, in nature) do not necessarily "Transition smoothly." They can "Suddenly switch." Take a look at some plant and animal life some time. What I'm trying to tell you is that saying "It's supposed to be organic, it's supposed to be organic" is irrelevant, because it looking organic does not prevent it from having sharply defined colour separations, as you can see in organic life all over the planet.

[Avengers-Report]

Costume looks too sci-fi for me. Where is the black and white? And of course, the green hair is just great...NOT!

[Sawyer]

Yeah because the green hair isn't because of the light or anything. :whatever:

[JerseyJoker]

Probably has been said to death, but just looks like the symbiot costume, that is "living" on him with a GL logo on the center.

God i hope his green frosted hair is just an effect and not actually happening either.

[Micah12345]

Why do so many people think his hair is dyed green? rofl

[dnno1]

They were paid to come here and make those comments. Where were they before then?

[Darkness Falls]

agreed, its a bit stupid to think his hair is green lol

[Doctor Who]

Not too bad; I'll need to see more to get a full and more fair opinion. Suit's okay, but his mask looks like s***.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

yea, not sure how people are actually under the impression he has green hair, when it's clear it's just lighting

[Dead Ken]

SWEET!
I love the organic feel to it, I've always tried to draw superhero costumes with a design as close to the human anatomy as possible because I can't think of any other design that looks as streamlined on the human body. Can't wait to see a full body pic! :D

[TheLongestDay]

Its definitely a grower - at first I wasnt sure atall now Im loving it - cant wait to see it in motion as Im hoping it constantly SURGES with energy.

As for those saying it shouldnt look like HUMAN musculature...remember we are seeing the GL suit ON A HUMAN...who knows what it will look like on the alien GLs????

[super85]

Its amazing how people keep saying that GL/Hal has green hair. There should be a sticky saying "It's the light from the ring in his hair".

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

I think some people that post here might literally be mentally challanged

not that I'm making fun of the handicapped, because I'm not

just saying, they might be

[Brian Braddock]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/themancalledbat/greenfrog.jpg that seems like a pretty ORGANIC shift from green to black to me

Yeah but I dont see any straight lines though, which is the point Doctor Jones is making. Maybe I'm missing something. :huh:

I tell you what though - I can practically guarantee that if the designers had taken the approach above, i.e. utilsed some sort of 'blotting' effect to differenciate between colours (the 'organic shift from green to black' as you call it), any criticism of the costume that we've seen thus far would have paled by comparison to the ****storm that would have followed.

[Brian Braddock]

I'm actually thinking of opening a thread entitled 'I CANT BELEIVE THEY'VE DYED HIS HAIR GREEN!!!!!!' just to see some of the posts from people who actually beleive this to be the case. :D

It would make for some damn entertaining [if a little sad] reading.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

you should

it would entertain a few of us at least

[Brian Braddock]

I'm seriously considering it, but I'm mindful that it could also be seen as 'baiting' by the mods. Obviously, I dont want to get banned.

[youkaisama]

At first I just thought, "okaaaayyy... this is weird", and not perfectly sold on it.
But after a few days not looking at it, and taking a few glance at it today, it's starting to grow on me.
All it need is some black and white so it wouldn't be that monotonous, if u know what I mean.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

^exactly, it's too "one color"

all it needs is a little variation and we're straighter than a ruler

[GreenLantern1]

How the hell can people not figure out that his hair looks green because of the light coming from the ring? Morons...

[camp Blood]

I agree on the too much green even though he is the green lantern it's does need some variation but like I said maybe the black is on his legs

[Brian Braddock]

I can't beleive that Reynolds wears a green wig in the movie. Wtf?!

[youkaisama]

His hair ain't green. It's illuminated by the green light.
If you see on the right side, it's brown.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

I can't beleive that Reynolds wears a green wig in the movie. Wtf?!

I know right, like what were they thinking?

Hal with green hair......pppfffftttttt

[dnno1]

His hair is not green. That's just the light shining off it.

[Brian Braddock]

I have it on good authority that it's a green wig.

A buddy of mine works on the set and got this pic of Reynolds just before they were about to shoot a scene:-


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/zxzxzxzxzxz.jpg

[youkaisama]

No ****.
We're screwed.

[lixdexia]

His hair is not green. That's just the light shining off it.
i dunno, i think it is. they changed it to make it more alien and organic looking

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

i dunno, i think it is. they changed it to make it more alien and organic looking

makes sense

[Green Ghost]

i dunno, i think it is. they changed it to make it more alien and organic looking

don't think so, that wouldn't make any sense and would be just stupid...like other already said, I am also 100% sure that it is just light!

[Brian Braddock]

whooosh!!!!

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

don't think so, that wouldn't make any sense and would be just stupid...like other already said, I am also 100% sure that it is just light!

how can you not see his hair is green

I mean, it's right there

and it makes perfect sense, green ring = green suit = green hair

it's flawless

[dnno1]

how can you not see his hair is green

I mean, it's right there

and it makes perfect sense, green ring = green suit = green hair

it's flawless

It's only on one side (the side that his ring is on). That's just the light radiating off his ring. Can't you see that?

[Green Ghost]

how can you not see his hair is green

I mean, it's right there

and it makes perfect sense, green ring = green suit = green hair

it's flawless

yeah, it is green, but only on the site where the ring is...so only the lighting makes it LOOK green, but that doesn't make his hair green. if he puts the ring away from his face it will be brown again...it is just lighting...

[Green Ghost]

it's only on one side (the side that his ring is on). That's just the light radiating off his ring. Can't you see that?

exactly!

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

It's only on one side (the side that his ring is on). That's just the light radiating off his ring. Can't you see that?

:hehe:

wait ...I don't get it

[Green Ghost]

:hehe:

wait ...I don't get it

:oldrazz:

now you're joking...or at least I hope so :cwink:

[Brian Braddock]

Clearly, we need a sarcasm detector on here. Guys, scan the last 2 pages or so - we know that it's just lighting.

We're actually taking a pop at those who think that the hair is green.

[Doctor Jones]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/themancalledbat/greenfrog.jpg that seems like a pretty ORGANIC shift from green to black to me

That design works for that because that is completely different. :huh: Yes, it's a frog, but those are spotted. His costume doesn't have any spots. They're lines that flow of direction.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

Sarcasm people

making fun of the "retards" (though I actually think that is the case) who actually think his hair is green

[Brian Braddock]

That design works for that because that is completely different. :huh: Yes, it's a frog, but those are spotted. His costume doesn't have any spots. They're lines that flow of direction.

Exactly.

[youkaisama]

Clearly, we need a sarcasm detector on here. Guys, scan the last 2 pages or so - we know that it's just lighting.

We're actually taking a pop at those who think that the hair is green.

Haha. I thought you were serious the first time. Then I got it. Slow.

Is that the only shot of the costume in the whole EW magazine?

[Doctor Jones]

Did you not read what I wrote? I just explained to you that colour patterns that occur organically (that is, in nature) do not necessarily "Transition smoothly." They can "Suddenly switch." Take a look at some plant and animal life some time. What I'm trying to tell you is that saying "It's supposed to be organic, it's supposed to be organic" is irrelevant, because it looking organic does not prevent it from having sharply defined colour separations, as you can see in organic life all over the planet.

Yeah, because it works for the look of that plant or animal. This is a completely different design. Yes, both are organic, but it doesn't mean sudden lines in colors works just as well. It doesn't fit with the design. It just looks like someone took it and forced them on. It completely detracts from the look they're going for.

[lixdexia]

That design works for that because that is completely different. :huh: Yes, it's a frog, but those are spotted. His costume doesn't have any spots. They're lines that flow of direction.
i don't think the suit should be spotted. that example was just there to show that stark contrasts in color are every bit as "organic", "realistic", and plausible as a gradient, gradual change.

and yes, that's a frog, but THAT is SUPPOSED TO BE a green lantern, which have had a distinct coloring for the better part of their history.

[ChickenScratch]

Yeah, but this distinct coloring thing is not a hard and fast rule. Hal, Kyle, Guy and John have all had various different costumes, hell even in the same issue sometimes. Who's to say that this is not the first version of Hal's suit based upon Abin's suit? They hit all the necessary bases, logo, domino mask, green, black, we have yet to see the whole thing and I have a sneaking feeling that the extremities (especially the arms) might turn white when the powers are flowing through the veins towards the arms.

How many different suits is Kyle up to now? Hell, in his first issue his suit was pretty much the same thing as Hal's then he changed it (to what I think is the coolest GL suit ever).

Btw, here's a picture from Kyle's Hero Quest. I love this issue. Batman, Robin, Sentinel (Alan Scott) - http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/batman-did-not-appreciated-kyle-rayners-impertinence.jpg

[Bathead]

You people are making a lot of finalistic judgements on the suit with what is a rather vague and unclear photo. How about you wait until they release some clearer pictures?

[Dark Knight]

On one hand, I'm very much looking forward to it. On the other hand, I'm dreading being on the hype at that time. You just know someones going to "Oh well, it's not green enough. The whole movies a failure and I wont be seeing it."





Yep....thats why I say what I feel, and then get out before things get way silly and out of hand in here and in the costume thread.

[dnno1]

Yeah, because it works for the look of that plant or animal. This is a completely different design. Yes, both are organic, but it doesn't mean sudden lines in colors works just as well. It doesn't fit with the design. It just looks like someone took it and forced them on. It completely detracts from the look they're going for.

What does this guy know? This is supposed to be alien technolgy, which means that it doesn't have to follow the rules of nature as we know it.

[Hush]

Alien technology or not the uniform is made from the ring bearers mind/will and you think that a test pilot like Hal is going to just think "OOOOHHHH it will have all sorts of lines and stuff on it and its going to look alien and stuff." does your average human think like that? Honestly the suit doesnt make sense in that right.

[Da-Scribe]

Alien technology or not the uniform is made from the ring bearers mind/will and you think that a test pilot like Hal is going to just think "OOOOHHHH it will have all sorts of lines and stuff on it and its going to look alien and stuff." does your average human think like that? Honestly the suit doesnt make sense in that right.

Your average human doesn't get a super-powered ring from a crash-landed alien.

[Saint]

Yeah, because it works for the look of that plant or animal.
See, now you're changing your argument. yesterday it wouldn't have worked because it's supposed to be organic.
This is a completely different design. Yes, both are organic, but it doesn't mean sudden lines in colors works just as well. It doesn't fit with the design. It just looks like someone took it and forced them on. It completely detracts from the look they're going for.

We already discussed this; it would be perfectly workable with some adjustment to the design, without sacrificing the general feel of the costume. If you're unable to imagine that solution, well, that I can't help you with.

[Saint]

i don't think the suit should be spotted. that example was just there to show that stark contrasts in color are every bit as "organic", "realistic", and plausible as a gradient, gradual change.

and yes, that's a frog, but THAT is SUPPOSED TO BE a green lantern, which have had a distinct coloring for the better part of their history.

Goddammit, I hate agreeing with you.

[camp Blood]

Maybe that pic is the suit in mid materialization

[dnno1]

Alien technology or not the uniform is made from the ring bearers mind/will and you think that a test pilot like Hal is going to just think "OOOOHHHH it will have all sorts of lines and stuff on it and its going to look alien and stuff." does your average human think like that? Honestly the suit doesnt make sense in that right.

Actually the uniform is the standard default configuration that is programed in the ring (just like the factory setting on most out of the box computers). Although he could alter the uniform at will, my bet is that this is the default uniform, which would have an alien flare to it.

[dark_b]

Maybe that pic is the suit in mid materializationthis was the EV cover. this was the first officail image of the GL suit.

this is promotion. they are not paying money to f... with our minds.


this is the full suit.

[Juggernaut33]

Maybe we should just wait to see some actual footage before making our minds on the suit. Because you know it does seem to be photoshoped like crazy plus I think the whole CGI thing will pay off when we see the suit in action, I bet there's some sort of Dr. Manhattan effect going on, with different shades of light and colors shifting.

[dnno1]

this was the EV cover. this was the first officail image of the GL suit.

this is promotion. they are not paying money to f... with our minds.


this is the full suit.

You mean EW as in Entertainment Weekly.

Maybe we should just wait to see some actual footage before making our minds on the suit. Because you know it does seem to be photoshoped like crazy plus I think the whole CGI thing will pay off when we see the suit in action, I bet there's some sort of Dr. Manhattan effect going on, with different shades of light and colors shifting.

Hopefully that ill be in another week. There is supposed to be a teaser at the San Diego ComicCon according to EW.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Is that the only shot of the costume in the whole EW magazine?

No, there's a textless shot of the picture at the end of the article.

[GoldGoblin]

Those lines on the suit suck.

[Doctor Jones]

See, now you're changing your argument. yesterday it wouldn't have worked because it's supposed to be organic.


We already discussed this; it would be perfectly workable with some adjustment to the design, without sacrificing the general feel of the costume. If you're unable to imagine that solution, well, that I can't help you with.

What I meant was that I'm talking about the colors of the design of the Green Lantern suit itself.

Taking this design we already see on the costume, and applying it the same way with the frog doesn't mean it will work just as well. Yes, they're both organic, but the design is completely different for it to work.

Well what design adjustements could be made then to accomodate the lines?

[The Guard]

I can't tell how much of this is serious. Frogs? Green hair?

I seriously think that some of you need to look at this on a better monitor.

The color schemes are fairly distinct.

He clearly has brown hair. The mask...I'm learning to live with. It has enough depth to it that I don't hate it, and I love the fact that they've incorporated both the white eyes and the green iris look he sometimes has.

This is not a green base suit, or even a dark green suit. It is a black suit. It looks grayish black even, a la rubber armor. The lines/veins running through it are green, and are meant to be a nod to his comic book shoulders and chest look. My guess is they will glow brighter as he gains confidence, and make him look more like the Green Lantern we all know. I'm betting the light from the suit may even even "flow" over it, making it look more solid.

The suit doesn't even have gloves as far as I can tell. It's more like a full body suit. It's just the light from the ring that makes his forearms and hands look lighter, almost white, like his traditional gloves.

Look at this as a thumbnail, you'll see what I'm talking about in terms of its overall relation to the comic book design.

[Saint]

He clearly has brown hair. The mask...I'm learning to live with. It has enough depth to it that I don't hate it, and I love the fact that they've incorporated both the white eyes and the green iris look he sometimes has.

Yeah, I'm warming up to the mask. It's shape is hardly ideal, but it has it's own charm I suppose, and it certainly could have been worse. The eyes are a big plus. The painted-on look of the edges, though, is still a downside.

The costume will do. There are several important things I wish they had done different, but it'll do.

[Saint]

What I meant was that I'm talking about the colors of the design of the Green Lantern suit itself.

Taking this design we already see on the costume, and applying it the same way with the frog doesn't mean it will work just as well. Yes, they're both organic, but the design is completely different for it to work.
It's clear your not following my reasoning here. I don't know if I've been unclear or if there's been some other communication error, so I don't know what else I can say to clarify.

Well what design adjustements could be made then to accomodate the lines?
As I said before, use your imagination. If you're not a visual thinker and that's difficult for you, well, I can't really help you with that. Suffice to say that there's a lot of line work on this costume that could be used to facilitate more sharply defined colour zones that, incorporating the existing glowing highlights and textures, could work nicely with the bodysuit design.

[jmc]

What the hell has happened to this thread? How the hell did frogs come into the conversation. Talking about frogs in relation to a superhero costume - only on a superhero film forum would that topic ever come up. :rolleyes:

[maenalus]

The costume will do. There are several important things I wish they had done different, but it'll do.


This

[jmc]

Most important aspect here for the people complaining is that we don't know how well it will look on film and in motion. This kinda reminds me of the new TDK suit debate in 07.

[Doctor Jones]

It's clear your not following my reasoning here. I don't know if I've been unclear or if there's been some other communication error, so I don't know what else I can say to clarify.


As I said before, use your imagination. If you're not a visual thinker and that's difficult for you, well, I can't really help you with that. Suffice to say that there's a lot of line work on this costume that could be used to facilitate more sharply defined colour zones that, incorporating the existing glowing highlights and textures, could work nicely with the bodysuit design.

Dude, I'm an artist. :oldrazz: I can think of other designs as I drew one myself, but I'm fine with this design. I was asking for your views on how it could be different though. I asked so I could understand your point of view more.

[TheLongestDay]

Most important aspect here for the people complaining is that we don't know how well it will look on film and in motion. This kinda reminds me of the new TDK suit debate in 07.

lol too true:woot:

[Doctor Jones]

I'm really surprised how small or thin the domino mask fits around his face. I thought it would be larger and try to conceal his face more. I guess they could be using Johnns idea from Secret Origins that his glowing eyes and glow distract the people from his facial features.

[jmc]

The mask is the main sticking point with me too. Looking at the Hi-res it actually looks a little botched. I can't tell if the image is done in Photoshop, 3D software, or a combination of both. I'm tending to think the latter except for the mask which looks like it's been painted on.

[Doctor Jones]

I still think that's part of the effect itself. It kind of makes sense considering the whole second skin thing. It wouldn't be some material, it would be something more different. If you look closely at the costume, you can see his pores through the costume. So in order to make it look like his second skin, it looks more fused into him creating that dissolved look and not just a line.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

Most important aspect here for the people complaining is that we don't know how well it will look on film and in motion. This kinda reminds me of the new TDK suit debate in 07.

so pretty much, the fans complaining about the look of the suit (if we're using TDK as a reference) are right, correct, spot on

because I hated the suit when the pictures were first released, and still hate it with a passion today, as do most

[jmc]

That's opinion not fact.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

That's opinion not fact.

well what I took from your previous post was that the people that complained about TDK's suit before the movie was released, were proven wrong after the movie's release

which is just not true

Batman's suit looked like crap when the pictures were first released, and it looked like crap in the film

so what does that tell us? Well it tells us that you can easily depict whether or not a suit meets your liking based on a few photos.

[Karelia]

I thought Batman's suit looked fine in TDK... :huh:

I'm sure we will be seeing more in a week or two, hopefully. I mean something should leak from Comic-Con I'd imagine. :woot:

[dnno1]

well what I took from your previous post was that the people that complained about TDK's suit before the movie was released, were proven wrong after the movie's release

which is just not true

Batman's suit looked like crap when the pictures were first released, and it looked like crap in the film

so what does that tell us? Well it tells us that you can easily depict whether or not a suit meets your liking based on a few photos.

Batman's suit had little or no effect on the outcome of the film. Just as that was the case the same thing should apply to Green Lantern.

[sdc10]

The only thing I am not a fan of is the Rayner-esque ring style, i prefer the regular ring personally

[mcallima]

The only thing I am not a fan of is the Rayner-esque ring style, i prefer the regular ring personally

As was pointed out to me, this is actually the original ring style used in the 70's.

[\S/uperman]

:doh:I wish they kept the textures more like the DC vs MK look.

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p404/Mehde_2008/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-200-1.jpg

Oh well. It is at least slightly better than when I first saw the SR costume. THAT was a crappy experience. I saw Routh as Clark Kent a few days earlier and said "OMG this film might actually be good. He looks amazing as Clark!" then they showed the Superman costume and I literally thought it was a trick. It was no fault of Routh, but they messed with the design TOO much.

[Caveboy0]

when i first saw it a few things caught my eye.

1. the mask looked sort of sinister
2. it looks all green

but not long after i began to admire the look. it was far from what i expected. it was immediately obvious it was very alien.

in all honesty i was expecting the comic costume. and the it really would work in the movie, but when you think about the comic suit doesn't wow you or surprise you. its nothing of wonder. its just standard super hero spandex.

thats why i applaud the designer of the suit truly something amazing.

now its only amazing with the assumption that the suit has black on it. i honestly don't think its clear i'm beginning to believe the green blends into the black with no clear lines.

or like someone else said. that the green ness of the suit depends on his power levels.

also looking at some of these manips the black on it looks sort of awkward. with all those lines on the suit making it more then one color may make it too busy.

its really up in the air right now. its early picture. we need to see a green lantern in proper lighting (day time on earth) and full body to get a proper impression.

or you can believe the magazine cover is one big joke and that the real cover looks like this:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/Caveboy0/greenlanternfirstlook625.jpg

[bubbadoom]

of course the mask looks like it was photoshoped on him - it was ALL done on a computer...another case of lets change something just for the sake of changing it. If Spider-Man had looked this different - what would you guys have thought?

[Caveboy0]

of course the mask looks like it was photoshoped on him - it was ALL done on a computer...another case of lets change something just for the sake of changing it. If Spider-Man had looked this different - what would you guys have thought?

why contain a person's creativity? whats wrong with re imagining something? he has a mask, he has a ring, he has his symbol, he's green. whats there to complain about.

[blksuperman2]

At first I was like wtf is that? When I first saw the suit. After reading some of the complaints and compliments and various opinions I've been swayed. I think this might look pretty good on-screen. Hope DC can produce some actual non-Batman theatrical hits.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

Batman's suit had little or no effect on the outcome of the film. Just as that was the case the same thing should apply to Green Lantern.

oh I agree

if I let "not liking the suit" keep me from watching and enjoying a movie, well, I wouldn't have Batman, Returns, Forever, Begins, TDK, X1 or X2 in my DVD collection

and I LOVE the G.L. suit from the pics I've seen, no gripes from me :woot:

[youkaisama]

Something just hit me.
While the suit is growing on me, and I'm liking it more and more, I wonder how the hell are they gonna portray Guy's suit. With Kyle and John you could have the same approach as they're basically wearing skin tight stuff in the comics.
But how is an alien looking jacket is going to work if Guy's gonna be in the future franchise.
Hmmmmm.

[Isildur´s Heir]

The first thing i though when i looked at it was....look, is Crysis nanosuit, but in green, and with a weird looking mask.
It doesn´t look alien at all, but rather that someone skinned him alive, and his muscles are green.
It looks bad, it looks like someone thought, let´s make a diferent kind of suit for the hell of it.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

I was wondering that too, going to be a difficult task making a "jacket" look organic

and Guy's suit just screams PIMP, I f'ng LOVE that suit

[jmc]

of course the mask looks like it was photoshoped on him - it was ALL done on a computer...another case of lets change something just for the sake of changing it. If Spider-Man had looked this different - what would you guys have thought?

No, it's change to suit the medium it's being portrayed in. No cause for complaint here, it looks like Green Lantern, simple as that.

[sdc10]

People also have to keep in mind that since the suit is completely cgi there is probably going to be a lot more going on with it in the movie. Odds are the energy will be flowing through those "veins" on the suit and more often than not the suit is probably gonna be glowing. Visually I think its gonna turn out to be pretty cool.

[Nightwing]

I like it. It's the closest thing we're going to get when it comes to being faithful to the comic and film-wise. A mix of both, if you will. It's an interesting concept. But this is only one image. I'll wait until we get a trailer/more pics of it in full view before I really start geeking out over it.

[Brian Braddock]

The first thing i though when i looked at it was....look, is Crysis nanosuit, but in green, and with a weird looking mask.
It doesn´t look alien at all, but rather that someone skinned him alive, and his muscles are green.
It looks bad, it looks like someone thought, let´s make a diferent kind of suit for the hell of it.

I was wondering that too, going to be a difficult task making a "jacket" look organic

and Guy's suit just screams PIMP, I f'ng LOVE that suit

Guy's 1st costume was just the same as Hal's so there's no problem there.

And if it still rings true that the costume can be influenced by the wearer's personality through the ring, theres no reason why Guy can tailor his uniform to something more resembling what we are used to seeing Guy wearing.

[The Guard]

I would imagine Gardner would just ring up a Power Ring jacket and toss it on over the black outfit with the lantern emblem.

I wish people weren't getting hung on the whole "alien look" thing.

Hal Jordan's costume has never really looked truly alien before, for the most part. It's looked like superhero tights. This doesn't really and truly look alien either, it looks like a humanoid suit that an alien power ring might put onto a human. And the mask isn't really supposed to look alien. Because to the rest of the Corps in this movie, masks seem to be an alien concept, and it's something Hal comes up with.

I think this suit isn't just going to glow, I think it's literally going to "grow". Look at the previous Sinestro concept art closely. The green glow extends from the ring, down his arm. Why? I think because it's adapting the suit. Notice the green on Sinestro's suit is covering more of the suit than Hal's is. It's almost like armor, whereas Hal looks more "naked".

I'm betting (and hoping) that in the movieverse, as Green Lanterns grow in power, the suit is actually going to grow out over the black, and change, and form a kind of "light armor". Which would be why Sinestro has more "green areas", and less black. Which I find a fantastic concept, albeit a weird one, because it really makes the rings almost sentient, living things. Otherwise, why have the green bits look like "vines" reaching down into the black parts of the suit?

[JAK®]

I like it. It's the closest thing we're going to get when it comes to being faithful to the comic and film-wise. A mix of both, if you will. It's an interesting concept. But this is only one image. I'll wait until we get a trailer/more pics of it in full view before I really start geeking out over it.
I don't agree. A more typical costume with the classic design was possible, Green Lantern's costume isn't that outlandish. It would've been similar to the Fantastic Four costumes. Would that have been better? That's up to you.

They tried to go for a different, more unusual aesthetic, which was in fact a riskier, more experimental move.

My opinion on this costume is still being developed; regardless, this isn't the closest we could have gotten.

[Project862006]

comics change GL costume and many Costumes numerous time but movies do it and it is bad now lol

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Changing the costume of a character is only bad if you don't like the costume. I wish to see more of the costume before I fully judge.

RR sure looks sexy in those other pics though.

[jmc]

I don't agree. A more typical costume with the classic design was possible, Green Lantern's costume isn't that outlandish. It would've been similar to the Fantastic Four costumes. Would that have been better? That's up to you.

They tried to go for a different, more unusual aesthetic, which was in fact a riskier, more experimental move.

My opinion on this costume is still being developed; regardless, this isn't the closest we could have gotten.

What's risky about it?

[JAK®]

What's risky about it?Simply because it is fully CGI. People will complain about that.

[Doctor Jones]

Not if they pull it off. Which I think they will.

[DarkSuperman]

http://video.aol.com/aolvideo/Moviefone/moviefone-minute-071610/129023468001

This was pretty funny, The Moviefone minute discusses Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern costume. Skip ahead 50 seconds to the GL bit. I have to say I agree with her statement about him looking like a "Naked Lizard Man" :lmao:

She also says "No one is going to complain about a naked-ish ryan reynolds, but seriously...whats with the sunken in eye sockets and the my mommy bought me this 99 cent box of Halloween make up mask. not sure i buy him painting his face to fight crime anymore than I do Bruce Wayne taking the time to use lots an lots of eyeliner before taking on the joker" :hehe:

I would've preferred a mask more like these:
http://www.emeralddawn.com/store/images/domino2.jpg http://www.thinkhero.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Green-Lantern-Alex-Ross.jpg

[Doctor Jones]

No, just no. Not unless you want to make a convincing bird.

[M.O.Steel]

i think that looks pretty cool, darksuperman.

but i don't mind the actual mask used either. really doesn't make a difference to me.

[jmc]

Simply because it is fully CGI. People will complain about that.

It's only risky is it ends up looks crap. I'm certain extensive tests were done prior to them approving of the idea. In fact if anything, a CGI suit makes sense for the character, you've got no limits as to what you can do.

[JAK®]

It's only risky is it ends up looks crap. I'm certain extensive tests were done prior to them approving of the idea. In fact if anything, a CGI suit makes sense for the character, you've got no limits as to what you can do.I agree it makes sense. As to if it looks crap? Some people here think so. That may have been inevitable. But we're moving away from my original point here. That I disagree that this is the closest we could've gotten to a traditional Green Lantern costume.

[maenalus]

I agree they could of gotten away with a more traditional Hal outfit...if ya just gave him the costume on that Kilwog design for instance, you'd have no more scoffing than you have with this one.

[terry78]

They could be more cynical about it and have him decide to create his own costume, then it turns out looking like a piece of ****, then he promptly goes back to the ring constructed one.

[Man of Tomorrow]

They should have gone with a semi-armor suit similar to the DC VS MK game.

And the mask does look like facepaint :/

[M.O.Steel]

first flight is my favorite choice, although i have a feeling if they get the black right, this might take over

[DACMAN]

I like the sci-fi look of the body, but the mask sucks.

[Bren]

If that suit was a car, it would be a previous generation BMW 7 series. I just don't like it.
Not because it's cgi, or because the colour balance (green/black) isn't exact. Or for no white gloves etc.
Just because imo it looks ugly, for absolutely no reason.

[dnno1]

According to the poll, over 77% give it more than a 5. I guess the mask is ok inspite what some recent opinions might be.

[M.O.Steel]

According to the poll, over 77% give it more than a 5. I guess the mask is ok inspite what some recent opinions might be.

and approx 60% give it 8 or above. so it seems like even a group of comic book board posters still like it.

i'm sure if it is a good movie, people will forget, just like the x-men series, transformers (still hate the flames tho), batman original and reboot.

and even with a costume accurate hero like ghost rider wont save the film.

[The Guard]

This is not a domino mask.

THIS is a domino mask.

http://www.nolaimports.com/store/images/pggdominomask.jpg

I too miss the "beak" mask a bit, but it does call to mind Batman, and this one definitely has elements of it. The sunken eyes are to make his white/green eyes pop, and to make him look just a bit more eerie.

They could have done a lot of things. I think the look easily could have been closer to the comic book look...but I don't know that it could have been much further out or cooler and still worked without going too far off track. I think this look was probably less risky than the classic look overall. The general public seems to have an aversion to anything resembling tights.

I do think that they can get closer to the comic look. And I think they will.

[terry78]

In all honesty, you have to ask yourself if something as powerful as the ring could create a uniform, why would it look like something you could stitch together yourself? The only logical reason is that Hal willed it to look like something Earthly.

[dnno1]

This is not a domino mask.

THIS is a domino mask.

http://www.nolaimports.com/store/images/pggdominomask.jpg

I too miss the "beak" mask a bit, but it does call to mind Batman, and this one definitely has elements of it. The sunken eyes are to make his white/green eyes pop, and to make him look just a bit more eerie.

They could have done a lot of things. I think the look easily could have been closer to the comic book look...but I don't know that it could have been much further out or cooler and still worked without going too far off track. I think this look was probably less risky than the classic look overall. The general public seems to have an aversion to anything resembling tights.

I do think that they can get closer to the comic look. And I think they will.

Actually a domino mask is any one that covers the eyes and/or nose. I could be as simple as a burgelar's mask to as intricate as a some masquerade masks that cover the forehead and nose.

[The Guard]

I actually meant to write 99 cent domino mask, responding to the point made earlier.

Bah.

Although...

"A domino mask is a small, rounded mask covering only the eyes and the space between them."

Which means that what I posed isn't technically a domino mask either. Unless the nose counts as the space between them.

Which it almost certainly does.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Too much Green based on the full EW scan in the actual mag:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JamalIgle/glscan.jpg

There's no black.

Looks like a biology class muscle diagram.

[Mogwai]

the mask is kind of weird, but i like the costume overall. they made it look more 'alien.'

[JamalYIgle]

Too much Green based on the full EW scan in the actual mag:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JamalIgle/glscan.jpg

There's no black.

Looks like a biology class muscle diagram.

The black is there. it's clearly indicated in the photo. I should know since I scanned it.