Should Superman Fight Costumeless?

Aesop Rocks · 10-31-2010, 04:12 PM

This is me being a Superman newb, but I've always wondered why he's always had to fight in his costume? I mean, I understand the whole secret identity of Clark Kent and everything, but the way they're making this movie seem, the villain is going to seemingly attack out of nowhere.

I mean, since Superman is supposed to be an older Superman and "already around the block" a few times, does his secret identity really even matter anymore? I mean, if he's not close to Lois in this movie, or anyone for that matter, it really shouldn't.

I'm not saying that he should pull a Tony Stark and say "I am Superman and I fly high in the sky" or anything - but I just don't think he should keep his identity on the downlow anymore.

Motown Marvel · 10-31-2010, 04:17 PM

wow. okay.

Project862006 · 10-31-2010, 05:15 PM

naked supes fighting!!!

braniac attacks him while in the shower

Blitzkrieg Bop · 10-31-2010, 07:30 PM

If his secret identity were to be revealed, every villain would attack the Daily Planet, his home, and maybe his parents. You can't say someone like Lex Luthor or Brainiac wouldn't search every database in the world to learn everything about Clark Kent.

Karelia · 10-31-2010, 08:08 PM

Sure, why not?

This movie isn't going to have any tie-downs to previous films, and it's a more modern take on him. Who knows what Nolan & Goyer have planned?

**C. Lee** · 10-31-2010, 08:11 PM

Don't really see a reason for him to. People are paying to see the guy in the suit kick butt.

<(o_o)> · 10-31-2010, 08:29 PM

If he is jumped on the street by some thugs & doesn't have time to change into his suit then yes that would be the only exception.

SuperMike335!! · 11-30-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by <(o_o)>

If he is jumped on the street by some thugs & doesn't have time to change into his suit then yes that would be the only exception.

In certain situations I think its fine for him to use his powers as Clark.

The one you describe is easy enough to get away with.

After all, how many people even know what Clark looks like? Likely they see the name in the news paper, IF they even bother to read the "by" line.

Clark lives a mostly Anonymous life, like many people.

He's just a random big corn-fed oaf in a cheap business suit. People see him all the time and don't notice him, nor remember him any more than any other stranger they passed by yesterday.

Obviously he should keep power use out of the \S/ suit to a minimum.

Keyser Soze · 10-31-2010, 08:45 PM

I think he should just fight naked. That's what I do.

LibidoLoca · 11-29-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Keyser Soze

I think he should just fight naked.

And this WB is how you sell Superman.

BH/HHH · 12-12-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LibidoLoca

And this WB is how you sell Superman.

hahaha I'm sure if he did the box office would increase with the number of female viewers

NewYorkSpider · 12-19-2011, 01:39 PM

I wouldn't mind seeing one scene with him fighting costumeless. Just as long as it isn't very long.

GreenKToo · 10-31-2010, 08:51 PM

sure, just call him superclark.

Asgard · 10-31-2010, 09:52 PM

Is the info about Superman being established new or something you read awhile ago?

Sure why not show him fight in regular clothes. But it has to be something like a robot he can destroy and away from any onlookers.

Im not too knowledgeable about the comics but Clark being Superman should only be known to his parents, Lois, and JL members. No way should the general public know.

Franklin Richards · 10-31-2010, 09:59 PM

Superman is a hero we look up to. He's THE hero. When you see his iconic image you imagine the world is a better place. That emblem is a symbol and symbols are inspiration come to life. Made real. Superman is the image of making the world a better place. A three dimensional essence of hope.

He's not some naked guy on youtube.

Anubis · 10-31-2010, 10:03 PM

Quite frankly, I'm sick of seeing Supes fight super people without the costume from 10 years of f**king Smallville. If he's gonna start off established, then he better have the suit. IF this is an origin, then his first big feat could be in plain clothes. Like, I don't know, saving a bus going off a bridge or monorail crash or something, but he should be wearing it by the end.

El Payaso · 11-01-2010, 11:48 AM

Well, the costumeless Spiderman (Peter Parker that is) vs Surfer Goblin fight didn't hurt Spiderman 3. I mean, that was one of the few things that didn't.

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Originally Posted by Anubis

Quite frankly, I'm sick of seeing Supes fight super people without the costume from 10 years of f**king Smallville. If he's gonna start off established, then he better have the suit. IF this is an origin, then his first big feat could be in plain clothes. Like, I don't know, saving a bus going off a bridge or monorail crash or something, but he should be wearing it by the end.

Lol. I understand that, even when I have to admit I couldn't watch more than one episode and a half of that series.

Asgard · 10-31-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklin Richards

Superman is a hero we look up to. He's THE hero. When you see his iconic image you imagine the world is a better place. That emblem is a symbol and symbols are inspiration come to life. Made real. Superman is the image of making the world a better place. A three dimensional essence of hope.

He's not some naked guy on youtube.

I get what youre saying, but uh Im not sure it needed to be said in this thread. Lol.

Seriously though, if Superman were to engage someone like Darkseid completely nude and screaming incoherently, hed probably have like 5 seconds of Darkseid screaming WTF IS GOING ON?!?! so there'd be an advantage to doing things in the buff.

Eze · 11-01-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Asgard

I get what youre saying, but uh Im not sure it needed to be said in this thread. Lol.

Seriously though, if Superman were to engage someone like Darkseid completely nude and screaming incoherently, hed probably have like 5 seconds of Darkseid screaming WTF IS GOING ON?!?! so there'd be an advantage to doing things in the buff.

"Franks n beans, franks and beans, FRANKS AND BEANS!!!"

RachelDawes · 11-01-2010, 09:45 PM

If Superman fights without his costume, it should only be before he's made the decision to become Superman, probably when he's still traveling around the world as a journalist.

Anubis · 10-31-2010, 10:09 PM

Bah, I'm sure over the millenia that Darksied has been fighting those douche bags from New Genesis, at some point Orion pulled that trick outta his ass. He is the Dog of War after all....so no, I'm sure a naked Supes wouldn't throw him off in the slightest.

I Am The Knight · 10-31-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Aesop Rocks

This is me being a Superman newb, but I've always wondered why he's always had to fight in his costume? I mean, I understand the whole secret identity of Clark Kent and everything, but the way they're making this movie seem, the villain is going to seemingly attack out of nowhere.

Really?

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I mean, since Superman is supposed to be an older Superman and "already around the block" a few times, does his secret identity really even matter anymore? I mean, if he's not close to Lois in this movie, or anyone for that matter, it really shouldn't.

Really?

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I'm not saying that he should pull a Tony Stark and say "I am Superman and I fly high in the sky" or anything - but I just don't think he should keep his identity on the downlow anymore.

Zack Snyder · 10-31-2010, 10:42 PM

You are being too influenced from Ironman, who then influenced SV to have the GA announce his indentity in the same way... Followed by hints of Clark being more open.

Just ignore other heroes and their interpretations and let Superman be Superman.

8wid · 11-01-2010, 12:04 AM

I think Superman should finally lose his blue and red suit and just fight in civilian close.

echostation · 11-01-2010, 12:25 AM

He should fight in a hot dog uniform... a true symbol of American obesity...

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10-31-2010, 04:12 PM	#1
Aesop Rocks Assembled Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30,408	Should Superman Fight Costumeless? This is me being a Superman newb, but I've always wondered why he's always had to fight in his costume? I mean, I understand the whole secret identity of Clark Kent and everything, but the way they're making this movie seem, the villain is going to seemingly attack out of nowhere. I mean, since Superman is supposed to be an older Superman and "already around the block" a few times, does his secret identity really even matter anymore? I mean, if he's not close to Lois in this movie, or anyone for that matter, it really shouldn't. I'm not saying that he should pull a Tony Stark and say "I am Superman and I fly high in the sky" or anything - but I just don't think he should keep his identity on the downlow anymore. __________________ “It feels good to be sent some good stuff — I love to act and I love to challenge myself and all these scripts are very different. I’m getting offered a lot of porn these days which is fantastic.” -- Idris Elba

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Karelia #NEXT Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,633	Re: Should Superman Fight Costumeless? Sure, why not? This movie isn't going to have any tie-downs to previous films, and it's a more modern take on him. Who knows what Nolan & Goyer have planned? __________________ "I'm not a space-man, but on the other hand... I never really did fit in this world."

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10-31-2010, 09:52 PM	#14
Asgard **** YOU! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,757	Re: Should Superman Fight Costumeless? Is the info about Superman being established new or something you read awhile ago? Sure why not show him fight in regular clothes. But it has to be something like a robot he can destroy and away from any onlookers. Im not too knowledgeable about the comics but Clark being Superman should only be known to his parents, Lois, and JL members. No way should the general public know. __________________ "I get turned on by drinking my wife's breast milk and getting her pregnant. She doesn't mind it, either."

10-31-2010, 09:59 PM	#15
Franklin Richards Banned User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Baxter Building Posts: 23,030	Re: Should Superman Fight Costumeless? Superman is a hero we look up to. He's THE hero. When you see his iconic image you imagine the world is a better place. That emblem is a symbol and symbols are inspiration come to life. Made real. Superman is the image of making the world a better place. A three dimensional essence of hope. He's not some naked guy on youtube.

10-31-2010, 10:42 PM	#23
Zack Snyder Banned User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,184	Re: Should Superman Fight Costumeless? You are being too influenced from Ironman, who then influenced SV to have the GA announce his indentity in the same way... Followed by hints of Clark being more open. Just ignore other heroes and their interpretations and let Superman be Superman.

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8wid Banned User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,166	Re: Should Superman Fight Costumeless? I think Superman should finally lose his blue and red suit and just fight in civilian close.

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